⚠️ Urgent NYSC Alert! New Federal Policy Makes Certificate Legalization Mandatory for All Foreign Graduates
A massive and non-negotiable reform is sweeping through Nigeria's education sector. The Federal Government has approved stringent new rules for NYSC mobilization, demanding compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD).
While this reform is a great step to fight certificate racketeering and forgery nationwide, it creates a crucial and immediate hurdle for every Nigerian graduate from the Benin Republic and Togo.
Effective October 6, 2025, your foreign certificate will be instantly flagged as invalid for NYSC and any official job application unless it carries the official proof of authentication from its country of origin.
The New NYSC Rule: NERD Compliance is Non-Negotiable
President Bola Tinubu has invoked the NYSC Act to make NERD compliance a mandatory prerequisite for mobilization into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps.
What NERD requires:
Mandatory Deposit: All prospective corps members, regardless of where they were educated, must submit their academic outputs (like thesis or project reports) into the national NERD database.
Quality Assurance Check: This directive is designed as a universal "quality assurance check" to verify your continuous academic enrolment and affiliation.
October 6 Deadline: The enforcement circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation makes it clear: No Nigerian graduate from any institution, local or overseas, will be mobilized without this proof of compliance.
This system is built to ensure only legitimate academic records enter the national pool. But for foreign certificates, NERD needs a solid, legal foundation to start its verification.
The Critical Link: Legalization is the Only Way into NERD
The Nigerian government, through the NERD policy, is essentially telling foreign graduates: "Prove the legal standing of your certificate in the country that issued it."
For your degree from the Benin Republic or Togo, the certificate only holds legal power outside its borders if it has been Authenticated and Legalized by that country's highest legal and diplomatic bodies.
Without the official stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (often referred to as Marie or Tribunal legalization) in the Benin Republic:
Your Certificate is Invalid: It lacks the sovereign legal endorsement required for use in international settings, including Nigeria.
NERD Rejection is Certain: NERD/NCVS, designed for seamless data validation, will reject any foreign certificate that does not have the necessary legalization stamps because it cannot verify the document's initial legitimacy.
NYSC Mobilization is Blocked: The new NYSC mandate means no Legalization = No NERD compliance = No NYSC mobilization or exemption.
This makes the full, multi-step legalization process in the Benin Republic the first and most critical step to securing your future and avoiding the certificate racketeering net the government is casting.
Your Trusted Pathway: Choose Rgistplusedu Consult
The process of Authentication and Legalization in the Benin Republic is complex, time-consuming, and involves multiple government agencies: from your University to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Embassy. Mistakes at any step lead to rejection and months of delay.
This is where Rgistplusedu Consult becomes your essential partner.
We specialize in securing the precise legalization that complies with the new NERD and NYSC requirements.
How Rgistplusedu Consult Guarantees Compliance:
Full Process Management: We handle the entire chain—from notarization at the local court (Tribunal) to the final legalization stamp from the Benin Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Marie).
Zero Error Guarantee: Our expertise ensures your documentation is flawless, protecting you from rejection and costly time delays.
Peace of Mind: We provide a fully legalized certificate that is ready for the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Abuja) and guaranteed to meet the NERD compliance standard for your NYSC mobilization or exemption application.
Don't let a bureaucratic hurdle sideline your career. Ensure your hard-earned degree is legally recognized and ready for the new era of Nigerian academic verification.
Secure your NYSC call-up now. Contact Rgistplusedu Consult today to begin the mandatory certificate authentication and legalization process!
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