By DAYO ADESULU
Name Change No Longer Mandatory for Redeployment
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a significant update to its redeployment policy for married female corps members. Going forward, changing one’s maiden name to the spouse’s name will no longer be a requirement for concessional deployment or relocation.
This was disclosed in a circular signed by the NYSC Director of Corps Mobilization, Abubakar Mohammed. The document, dated November 25, 2024, was addressed to state coordinators, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) coordinators, and other relevant officials.
Details of the New Policy
The circular, titled “Review of Criteria for Concessional Deployment/Relocation for Married Female Corps Members”, outlined the approved revisions to redeployment criteria.
Key directive:
- Married female corps members seeking relocation will no longer need to adopt their spouse’s surname to qualify for redeployment.
The memo further emphasized that all other existing requirements for redeployment remain unchanged and must be adhered to.
Ensuring Compliance and Monitoring
The NYSC has mandated state and FCT coordinators to strictly comply with this updated directive. Directors in area offices have also been tasked with monitoring the policy’s implementation to ensure consistency nationwide.
