The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced Thursday, May 21, 2026, as the official passing-out date for corps members of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II.
The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the scheme’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
According to the statement, activities preceding the passing-out parade will commence on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with programmes designed to prepare corps members for life after national service.
These include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions organised by the NYSC in collaboration with relevant agencies, as well as the signing of final clearance by Zonal Inspectors.
The scheme noted that this year’s passing-out ceremony would be conducted on a low-key basis nationwide, with certificates to be distributed at the local government level.
“The event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving corps members in all the Local Government Areas of the country,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Director-General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated the outgoing corps members and urged them to remain committed to the ideals of the scheme.
He encouraged them to uphold the values of discipline, patriotism and service as they transition into the next phase of their lives, stressing the importance of being worthy ambassadors of the NYSC.
