The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released a crucial update for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates who are mobilizing for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II service year. This announcement centers on the physical verification exercise, which is a compulsory requirement before deployment into the one-year mandatory service, or before the issuance of exemption/exclusion letters.
This update is especially important because every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates who studied abroad face challenges during the mobilisation process, often due to incomplete documentation, missed deadlines, or lack of clear information. This post breaks everything down in simple, clear, and well-structured details so that no prospective corps member (PCM) is left behind.
📌 What is the Physical Verification Exercise?
The physical verification exercise is a screening process where foreign-trained graduates are required to appear in person at designated NYSC centres with their original academic and travel documents.
This step is designed to:
- Authenticate the credentials submitted during online registration.
- Verify that the graduate truly studied abroad and meets the requirements for NYSC.
- Prevent fraud, impersonation, and the use of forged documents in the mobilisation process.
Without completing this verification, foreign-trained graduates will not be deployed, and they cannot receive either their call-up letters, exemption letters, or exclusion letters.
📅 Verification Dates and Centres
According to NYSC, the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II verification exercise will take place from:
Monday, 15th September to Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
Foreign-trained graduates are to attend the exercise strictly on the date, time, and centre indicated on their verification slips.
✅ Approved Verification Centres
The NYSC has spread centres across Nigeria to make the process more convenient. Below is the full list:
- Enugu – NYSC Secretariat, 2 Abakaliki Road, G.R.A., Enugu State
- Bauchi – Shadawanka Military Barracks, Bauchi State
- FCT (Abuja) – NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa
- Kano – Bukavu Military Barracks, Fagge, Airport Road, Kano
- Lagos – NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos
- Osun – NYSC Secretariat, New Ikirun Road, Osogbo, Osun State
- Rivers – NYSC Secretariat, 40 Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Sokoto – Eagle Officers Mess, Gingiya Military Barracks, Gusau Road, Sokoto
- Adamawa – NYSC Secretariat, Federal Secretariat Complex, Yola, Adamawa State
📝 Documents Required for Verification
Foreign-trained graduates must present all original versions of the documents they uploaded during the NYSC online registration. These usually include:
- Degree/HND Certificate or official statement of result.
- Transcript of academic records.
- O’Level Result(s) (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB or equivalent).
- International Passport showing:
- Bio-data page
- Visa to country of study
- Entry and exit stamps during the study period
- Evaluation letter from the Federal Ministry of Education (if applicable).
- Medical graduates must present additional professional certifications like licence and oath-taking certificates.
💡 Tip: Arrange these documents neatly in a clear file to avoid last-minute confusion.
⚠️ Key Instructions from NYSC
- Attend the exercise only on the date, time, and venue printed on your verification slip.
- Failure to show up will delay or cancel your mobilisation for this batch.
- Ensure all documents are genuine – NYSC conducts thorough checks, and forgery attracts serious penalties.
- Be punctual: verification exercises usually involve long queues, so arriving early helps.
🗓️ The 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Timeline at a Glance
To help prospective corps members stay organised, here is the timeline of mobilisation activities:
| Stage | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (Foreign & Local Graduates) | 8 – 13 September 2025 |
| Physical Verification (Foreign Graduates) | 15 – 17 September 2025 |
| ICT Actions & Processing | Mid to Late September |
| Printing of Call-Up/Deployment Letters | 21 – 23 September 2025 |
🎯 Why This Exercise Matters
For Nigerian graduates who studied abroad, this verification is more than just a formality – it is the gateway to serving the nation through NYSC.
- Those found eligible will move forward to the Orientation Camp.
- Those ineligible will be processed for exemption or exclusion letters, depending on their age and circumstances.
By verifying documents, NYSC maintains the credibility of the scheme, ensuring that only genuine graduates take part.
💡 Practical Tips for Foreign-Trained Graduates
- Check your Verification Slip early – log into the NYSC portal to confirm your assigned centre and date.
- Travel ahead of time if your centre is in another state to avoid missing your schedule.
- Bring photocopies of your documents alongside the originals for record purposes.
- Stay updated by checking the official NYSC website and trusted educational news platforms.
- Avoid agents or middlemen – the NYSC process is strictly official and does not require bribes or shortcuts.
