Difference Between NYSC Revalidation and NYSC Remobilization

If you are a prospective or current corps member in Nigeria, you might have heard of the terms NYSC revalidation and NYSC remobilization. But do you know what they mean and how they differ?

In this blog post, we will explain the difference between NYSC revalidation and NYSC remobilization, who needs to do them, and how to apply for them.

What is NYSC revalidation?

NYSC revalidation is a process that allows you to renew your registration details on the NYSC portal if you did not report to the orientation camp after getting your call-up letter.

This means that you registered successfully for a previous batch of NYSC, but for some reason, you did not attend the camp or complete your service year.

Some of the reasons why you might need to do NYSC revalidation are:

• You missed the camp registration deadline
• You had health issues that prevented you from going to camp
• You had academic issues that delayed your graduation or clearance
• You had personal or family issues that made you unavailable for service
• You changed your mind about serving in a particular state or batch

Whatever the reason, if you want to join a subsequent batch of NYSC, you will need to do NYSC revalidation to update your information and get a new call-up letter.

What is NYSC remobilization?

NYSC remobilization is a process that allows you to restart or continue your NYSC service year if you absconded from the program after attending the orientation camp.

This means that you reported to the camp and got posted to a place of primary assignment (PPA), but then you abandoned the program without completing the 12 months of service.

Some of the reasons why you might need to do NYSC remobilization are:

• You left your PPA without permission or approval from your employer or NYSC officials
• You failed to report to your PPA for a long period of time without a valid reason
• You engaged in misconduct or criminal activities that led to your dismissal or arrest
• You relocated to another state or country without applying for relocation or redeployment
• You lost interest in serving or fulfilling your obligations as a corps member

Whatever the reason, if you want to resume your NYSC service year and get a new posting letter, you will need to do NYSC remobilization to register again and get reinstated into the program.

Key Differences Between Mobilization and Revalidation

The main difference between NYSC revalidation and NYSC remobilization is that revalidation is for those who did not go to camp at all, while remobilization is for those who went to camp but did not finish their service year.

Another difference is that revalidation is usually an automatic process, while remobilization requires an application and approval from NYSC officials.

How to apply for NYSC Revalidation

To apply for NYSC revalidation, you will need to follow these steps:

• Visit the NYSC portal at https://portal.nysc.org.ng/
• Click on “Revalidation” under “Login Here”
• Enter your email address and password
• Fill in your personal and biometric details
• Upload your passport photograph and other required documents
• Select four states of your choice for deployment
• Submit your application and print out your slip

How to Apply for NYSC Mobilization

To apply for NYSC remobilization, you will need to follow these steps:

• Visit the NYSC portal at https://portal.nysc.org.ng/
• Click on “Remobilization” under “Login Here”
• Enter your email address and password
• Fill in your personal and biometric detailsUpload your passport photograph and other required documents
• Select one state of your choice for deployment
• Submit your application and print out your slip

Note: Both processes are only available when the portal is open for registration for a new batch of NYSC. You will also need to pay attention to the deadlines and requirements for each process.

Conclusion

NYSC revalidation and NYSC remobilization are two processes that allow you to join or resume your NYSC service year if you missed or abandoned it. They are different in terms of who needs them and how they are done.

If you are eligible for either of them, make sure you apply as soon as possible and follow the instructions carefully.

We hope this blog post has helped you understand the difference between NYSC revalidation and NYSC remobilization. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.