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Summary
NYSC has reportedly removed the requirement for married female corps members to submit a newspaper name-change publication for concessional relocation after public outcry. While women’s rights activists have celebrated the change, concerns persist over biased policies requiring spousal documentation.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reportedly revised its redeployment/relocation policy for married female corps members following public outcry against a discriminatory and sexist requirement. Previously, the policy, announced on November 15, mandated married female corps members seeking redeployment to provide a newspaper publication of their name change, among other documents.
In a new circular dated Nov. 25, 2024, signed by the Director of Corps Mobilization, Abubakar Mohammed, and issued to directors, Ag. State and Federal Capital Territory directors, FCT Coordinators, and NYSC declared removing the newspaper change-of-name requirement.
This circular was posted by X user @Bubee_O.
The circular, titled “Review of criteria for concessional deployment/relocation for married female corps members,” revealed that management had approved the review of criteria for the approval of concessional deployment/relocation of married female corps members, stating that changing a maiden name to that of a spouse is no longer a requirement for the approval of such a request by married female corps members.
Nigerian feminists have lauded this revision as a significant victory for gender equality, marking progress in the country’s ongoing struggle for women’s rights.
One user, @WBBRantings, expressed excitement on X, saying, “Oh wow, this is huge. +1 for feminism. Thanks to everyone that was involved in making this happen.”
Similarly, @talktograce2day shared, “This just made my day. God bless everyone who made this happen.”
However, other sexist policies, such as the letter of place of domicile from the husband and the identity of the husband, are yet to be addressed.
“Amazing, but still concerned about the permission letter. Is that eliminated as well?” questioned @simply_idera
NFM tried to contact NYSC for comments on the circular but to no avail at the time of publishing.
