NYSC Releases Step-by-Step Guide for Date of Birth Correction on Portal

Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has outlined the procedure for prospective corps members seeking to correct their dates of birth on the NYSC portal following the release of call-up letters for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise.

The scheme said affected prospective corps members (PCMs) must obtain a 19- or 20-digit WAEC Verification Pin before initiating the correction process on the portal. According to NYSC, candidates are required to complete their registration and log in to their dashboard to access the date-of-birth correction link.

Step-by-Step Procedure for NYSC Date of Birth Correction

To correct a date of birth on the NYSC portal, prospective corps members should follow these steps in order:

1. Obtain WAEC Verification Pin – Get a 19 or 20-digit WAEC Verification Pin from WAEC or any authorized bank branch. This pin is required to sync your details with the WAEC database.

2. Log in to Your Dashboard – Submit your initial registration, then log in to your NYSC dashboard to access the correction features.

3. Locate the Correction Link – Click on the “Correction of Date of Birth” link within your dashboard options.

4. Enter Your Details – Input your WAEC Verification Pin, select your WAEC Type, choose your Year of Examination, and enter your Examination Number.

5. Verify Information – Click on the “Verify” button to allow the system to sync your data with the WAEC database.

6. Submit or Cancel – Click SUBMIT to save your changes or CANCEL if you need to review the information further.

According to an NYSC clarification issued prior to the call-up letter release, the Date of Birth correction option only becomes available on PCM dashboards after call-up numbers have been issued. The NYSC urged prospective corps members to remain calm and assured them that once their call-up numbers are available, the portal will automatically reflect the correction option.

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Beyond date of birth correction, the NYSC also allows prospective corps members to request corrections for name (must exactly match certificates), course of study, class of degree, and qualification. The scheme directed prospective corps members whose names on their certificates or statements of results do not exactly match the names uploaded on the NYSC portal to contact their institutions and ensure the records are properly aligned before proceeding to camp.

The development comes as NYSC released call-up letters for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course. The scheme also warned that PCMs whose dates of graduation on their call-up letters do not match the dates on their statements of results will not be registered at orientation camps. NYSC advised affected candidates to resolve such discrepancies through their Student Affairs Officers (SAOs) before reporting to camp. The same warning applies to corps members with inconsistencies in their date of birth records.

The scheme announced that some prospective corps members deployed to Lagos State will undertake their orientation course in camps located in Ekiti, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun and Osun states. Similarly, some corps members posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will have their orientation exercise in Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kano and Kaduna states. The NYSC urged prospective corps members to print and sign their call-up forms ahead of registration at their respective orientation camps.

The date of birth correction process on the NYSC portal is free. The NYSC strongly advises all prospective corps members to triple-check their details before submitting their registration. Your Date of Birth, Date of Graduation, and Course of Study will appear on your Certificate of National Service or Exemption Certificate. Once you register at camp, you cannot correct these details anymore. Complete all necessary corrections before your orientation camp date to avoid issues during registration and ensure a smooth NYSC experience.

NYSC Releases Step-by-Step Guide for Date of Birth Correction on Portal

NYSC Releases Call-Up Letters for 2026 Batch B Stream I – See How to Print Yours

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released the call-up letters for prospective corps members (PCMs) in the 2026 Batch B Stream I exercise. The scheme also issued a stern warning against night travel to orientation camps. The announcement was made on Monday, June 8, 2026, via the NYSC’s official channels. Prospective corps members are now able to log into the NYSC portal to check their state of deployment and print their call-up letters ahead of the orientation course.

The NYSC announced that some prospective corps members deployed to Lagos State will undertake their orientation course in camps located in Ekiti, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, and Osun states. Similarly, some corps members posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will have their orientation exercise in Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kano, and Kaduna states.

The 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and will run until Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Registration and verification of prospective corps members will begin on Wednesday, June 10, and close at midnight on Friday, June 12, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. across all orientation camps nationwide. Prospective corps members are advised to note that registration portals and physical documentation at camps will close strictly at midnight on Friday, June 12, 2026. Failure to register before this deadline may result in forfeiture of participation in this stream.

The NYSC Osun State has announced that it is set to host the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation course at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Ede. The swearing-in ceremony will be presided over by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, while the Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, will administer the National Pledge and NYSC Oath of Allegiance on the prospective corps members. The scheme also called on the people of the state, especially the NURTW, to assist prospective corps members in locating the orientation camp with ease.

The NYSC reiterated its warning against night travel for prospective corps members heading to orientation camps. The scheme advised corps members to break their journeys by 6:00 p.m. and seek accommodation at designated safe locations such as corps lodges, military formations, police stations, or traditional rulers’ palaces before continuing their trips the following morning.

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The NYSC outlined several critical guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of camp registration. The scheme warned that prospective corps members whose dates of graduation on their call-up letters differ from those on their statements of results will not be registered at the orientation camps. Affected candidates were advised to resolve such discrepancies through their Student Affairs Officers (SAOs) before reporting for camp. The NYSC also directed prospective corps members whose names on their certificates or statements of results do not exactly match the names uploaded on the NYSC portal to contact their institutions and ensure the records are properly aligned before proceeding to camp. Additionally, the scheme outlined the procedure for correcting dates of birth on its portal. Affected corps members are required to obtain a 19- or 20-digit WAEC verification pin, complete their registration, log in to their dashboard, access the date-of-birth correction link, enter the required examination details, verify the information and submit the request.

How to Print NYSC Call-Up Letter

Prospective corps members can print their call-up letters by following these steps:

1. Go to the NYSC portal at http://portal.nysc.org.ng

2. Click on the “Login here” icon

3. Login with registered email and password

4. Click on ‘Print Call Up Letter’ link to access and print the document

PCMs are advised to print and sign their call-up forms ahead of registration at their respective orientation camps.

As preparations for the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course gather momentum, the NYSC has emphasised the importance of equipping young Nigerians with the skills and values needed to drive national development. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated in his keynote address during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Course Workshop that orientation courses must serve as milestones of impact and renewed citizenship. He further noted that as the corps population continues to grow, it is imperative for state governments to appreciate and fulfill their obligations to the Scheme through the provision of befitting and functional orientation camps. Nafiu also advocated the constructive use of digital media tools and public perception platforms to train Corps Members in responsible digital conduct and effective community mobilisation. He further revealed the need to prioritise security awareness and sustain close collaboration with security agencies to ensure the safety of orientation camps.

The NYSC organizes its mobilization process into batches and streams to ensure efficient management of the large number of graduates participating in the national service program each year. Batches are groups of graduates mobilized at different times of the year, with Batch B typically beginning around June or July. Streams are subdivisions within each batch, created to avoid overcrowding at orientation camps and ensure smooth logistics. The entire service year lasts 12 months, beginning with the three-week orientation course and ending with a Passing-Out Parade (POP).

NYSC Releases Call-Up Letters for 2026 Batch B Stream I – See How to Print Yours

Former UNILORIN VC Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali Dies at 68

ILORIN, Nigeria – Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) , has passed away at the age of 68. The renowned veterinary medicine scholar and distinguished university administrator died early Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, at his home in Oloje Estate, Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. In a statement issued by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, officially announced the death of the university’s 9th Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, OON. The statement read: “Prof. Ambali, who headed the university from 2012 to 2017, died earlier this morning after a brief illness. He was 68.” According to family sources, Professor Ambali passed away around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday. The news came as a profound shock to his associates and the wider academic community, as he was not known to have been seriously ill prior to his death. In fact, he had comfortably attended the Isha’i (night) prayer at a nearby mosque just hours earlier on Friday night. While the university’s official statement noted that he died after a brief illness, family sources indicated he appeared to be in good spirits at the religious service hours before his passing.

Professor Egbewole described Ambali’s death as “a huge loss not only to the University of Ilorin and the Kwara State University, Malete, which he currently serves as Pro-Chancellor, but also to the entire nation and humanity.” The Vice-Chancellor, who has sympathized with the family of the great scholar and the people of the Ilorin Emirate, enjoined sympathizers, particularly members of the UNILORIN community, to attend the Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) for the late ex-Vice Chancellor at his Oloje Housing Estate, Ilorin, by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. At the time of his death, Ambali was actively serving as the Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete — a role he took on after completing his impactful tenure at UNILORIN. His passing represents a significant loss to KWASU, where he was described by university officials as a committed, visionary leader who brought his decades of administrative experience to bear on the institution’s development.

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The late professor was born on November 29, 1957, in Ilorin, Kwara State. He began his educational journey at Pakata Primary School, Ilorin, before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Jalingo (formerly known as McBride Secondary School) in Taraba State. His pursuit of higher education took him to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1981. He later traveled to the United Kingdom, earning both a Master’s degree and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the prestigious University of Liverpool — a testament to his intellectual rigor and commitment to academic excellence. Ambali began his academic career as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Maiduguri in 1982, where he rose through the ranks and became a Professor of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. During his time at UNIMAID, he built a solid foundation as a researcher, educator, and mentor to countless students. He later joined the University of Ilorin, where he continued to distinguish himself, eventually rising to become the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the institution — a role that underscored his leadership in establishing and developing veterinary education at UNILORIN. Throughout his career spanning more than three decades, Professor Ambali mentored numerous scholars, supervised countless postgraduate students, and published more than 80 scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in veterinary medicine and animal health.

Ambali served as the ninth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin from 2012 to 2017, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede and later handing over to Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem at the end of his five-year tenure. His tenure is widely remembered for consolidating UNILORIN’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most stable, strike-free, and highly sought-after public universities. During his leadership, the institution maintained its tradition of uninterrupted academic calendars — a feat that set UNILORIN apart from many other federal universities in Nigeria that frequently grapple with industrial actions. In a November 2025 interview on UNILORIN 89.3FM, Ambali reflected on the institution’s unique attributes, proudly noting that it is the only public university that ran its academic calendar for more than two decades without any form of disruption. He also stated that discipline among staff and students remained one of the most significant attributes that make the institution unique, explaining that parents and families often admired remarkable positive differences in their children as soon as they were matriculated. These changes, he said, ranged from dressing, manners, and general dispositions to life compared to what was visible in them before becoming “Unilorites.” In a 2017 interview with Vanguard News, Ambali reflected on his leadership philosophy, describing himself as a democrat who believes in the rule of law and the will of the majority. “My mandate is to look after the interest of everybody, academic or non-teaching staff,” he stated, explaining his approach to navigating the complex politics of university administration. Beyond Nigeria’s borders, Ambali also served as Chairman of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) , demonstrating his influence in regional higher education development and his commitment to fostering collaboration among universities across West Africa.

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In recognition of his immense contributions to education and national development, the Federal Government conferred upon him the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) — one of Nigeria’s prestigious civilian awards. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Veterinarian Award in 2013 by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), a recognition of his outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession in Nigeria. Professor Ambali was a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (FCVSN) , a distinction he earned in 2009 after becoming a Member (MCVSN) in 2004. He also held fellowships with the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) , the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria , and the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria. His professional service included roles as a member of the National Universities Commission (NUC) , the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) , and the Department of Livestock Services of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, where he participated in the accreditation of several institutions and agencies.

Tributes have begun pouring in from across the academic community and beyond, with the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) describing his demise as a painful, irreparable loss to both the Emirate and the nation. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Suleiman Shuaib Dagbo, the union expressed deep sadness, describing Professor Ambali as “a complete patriot and perfect gentleman” who served humanity with absolute humility and dedication. The IEDPU noted that beyond his academic feats, the late professor was an active community leader, having served as the chairman of the union’s Maiduguri branch and presiding over the opening ceremony of its 2018 national conference. “His death is not only a terrible blow but an incident that diminishes the people of the Ilorin Emirate,” the statement read. The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, also expressed deep sadness over the death. In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the late Professor Ambali as an erudite scholar, accomplished administrator, and pride of the Ilorin Emirate whose contributions to education and national development were immense and enduring. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari added: “Professor Ambali was a man of uncommon intellect, humility, and discipline. As Vice-Chancellor, he repositioned the University of Ilorin as a centre of academic excellence and stability. His tenure was marked by peace, growth, and global recognition for the institution. He served Ilorin, Kwara State, and Nigeria with distinction. He was a worthy ambassador of the Emirate who never detached himself from his roots, community, and people. His counsel on matters of education, religion, and community development was always thoughtful and invaluable.” The monarch extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of the deceased, the academic communities of both the University of Ilorin and Kwara State University, Malete, as well as the entire Ilorin Emirate over this painful loss.

For readers seeking a quick summary of the key details, the following information has been confirmed. Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali was born on November 29, 1957, in Ilorin, Kwara State, and died on June 6, 2026, at age 68. He earned his DVM from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1981 and his Master’s and PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Liverpool. He served as the ninth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin from 2012 to 2017, where he consolidated the institution’s reputation as a strike-free university. At the time of his death, he was Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University, Malete. He was a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (FCVSN). He was also the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UNILORIN. His Janazah is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence in Oloje Housing Estate, Ilorin.

Former UNILORIN VC Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali Dies at 68