Why Names on NIN, School Result and JAMB Must Be the Same for NYSC Registration

If you are a prospective corps member (PCM) who wants to register for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, you need to have a National Identification Number (NIN) that matches your name on your school result and JAMB.

This is because the NYSC authorities have made NIN a mandatory requirement for registration. However, many PCMs have encountered difficulties in registering for the NYSC batch A stream I because of discrepancies in their names across different documents.

The importance of having consistent names on your school result, NIN and JAMB

Here are some common scenarios that can cause problems:

• You have two names on your school result and JAMB, but three or more names on your NIN. For example, your name is John Doe on your school result and JAMB, but John Doe Bloggs on your NIN.
• You have the same number of names on your school result, JAMB and NIN, but there is a spelling error or variation in one of them. For example, your name is John Doe on your school result and JAMB, but John Deo on your NIN.
• You have a shortened or abbreviated name on your NIN that is different from your full name on your school result and JAMB. For example, your name is Johnson Doe on your school result and JAMB, but John Doe on your NIN.

In any of these cases, you will not be able to register for the NYSC program because the NYSC system will not recognize you as the same person. This can cause delays and inconveniences for you.

To avoid this problem, you should apply for correction of names as soon as possible. The easiest and fastest way to do this is to modify your name on the NIMC portal, which is cheaper and faster than changing your name on your school result or JAMB.

However, if you choose to change your name on your school result or JAMB, you might need to provide supporting documents such as a court affidavit to prove that you are the same person.

By having consistent names on your school result, NIN and JAMB, you will be able to register for the NYSC program smoothly and enjoy the benefits of serving your country.