This piece on NYSC Relocation is one of our NYSC articles. NYSC gives a wonderful chance to explore different parts of Nigeria for a year, but sometimes, it comes with a little bit of scare.
While the need to serve is still there, most youths are often looking for places with opportunities or states that pay corps members.
Still, some others don’t want to move from their region where they feel comfortable.
When they post their call-up letters, many corp members always cry over the states they were deployed to.
NYSC offers a way out for genuine cases through RELOCATION (often mistaken for NYSC remobilization; check out what it is here).
The relocation proceedings usually take up to 3 months, though now that NYSC has gone digital, corp members can apply anytime between 11 days in camp and the third month of service via their dashboard (going to camp soon, check this article on how to prepare for camp).
NYSC relocation is possible under three to four conditions, which will be discussed in this post. Those of you in camp already can read this piece on how to get the most out of your NYSC camping period.
NYSC Relocation Based on Health Condition
This is the most common way to get relocation. A medical certificate stating the corps member’s condition and a handwritten letter are usually needed.
In camps, pregnant women are given instant relocation to avoid stress on the mother, baby, and NYSC officials. Severe health attacks that happen in camps also allow for relocation when a person is ruled to be in harm’s way due to the weather conditions. These people are usually sent back to their home state (residence).
Medical conditions like asthma, epilepsy, sickle cell, and a few others are special cases that also grant instant relocation in camp if an attack occurs in camp.
Those who have symptoms but are managing them are allowed to apply for relocation and undergo a medical screening test (answering a series of questions relating to the condition) before they are ruled fit or unfit.
While this process is fair, trying to cheat your way out and getting caught may lead to queries and possible sanctions. Those who pass the test may be posted to any state of their choice or neighboring state.
Relocation Based on Security Reasons
Corp members posted to restive places like Adamawa, Yobem Borno, and other North-Eastern states can apply for state relocation due to security reasons.
For some corp members who couldn’t get their preferred states, these states are like blank checks. Although the states are restive, it is worth knowing that not all parts of them are going through security challenges, so corp members are expected to stay.
Relocation Based on Marital Grounds
This option is open to women only. Women who get married in school are expected to indicate so in their NYSC registration form and upload valid documents like Marriage certificates and change-of-name notices in Newspapers.
Those who got married in Camp or after camp are also expected to apply for relocation (if they want to). They will also submit the required documents, but there is a catch.
Applying for relocation on marital grounds means that your Husband’s family name will replace your surname on your NYSC certificate.
Special Cases
Special cases are surrounded by mysteries so I can’t explain but there are relocations based o DG’s directive. Some people get this special directive to be relocated and are instantly moved.
Some of these persons may be family members of influential kings and persons who feel their safety and well-being are not guaranteed where they are (remember this paragraph is purely speculative)
Either way, relocation on this ground has no reason whatsoever as the DG oversees the affairs of NYSC at the national level and can move personnel and corp members at his will.
How to Apply for NYSC Relocation?
To apply for relocation in camp, get the relocation form when it is announced, fill it and submit it. After the screening, the ICT office will upload it to your dashboard and apply for relocation.
To Apply for relocation after camp, log in to your NYSC dashboard, click on RELOCATION (the last option on your dashboard), select the reason for applying, and upload the required documents.
People who chose Good health conditions during registration for mobilization will not see the health option when applying.
DISCLAIMER: No place in this article mentioned that agents or persons are paid money to enable them to process relocation. While there have been allegations that such practices exist (many people advertise themselves on online platforms whenever camping is going home), I do not know, so I can’t write about it.
