NYSC Headquarters Abuja
Of course a fast-track registration will not be possible if you don't succeed in getting to the right office at the right time. This section contains relevant details such as office hours, address, security policies and other information about the NYSC headquarters in Abuja.
Please note that there are two NYSC offices in Abuja:
- NYSC Directorate Headquarters (i.e. the head office). Located in Maitama
- NYSC State Secretariat for FCT (Abuja). Located in Wuse.
For your registration, you need to go to the headquarters.
Unless otherwise stated, all subsequent information in this document pertains to the headquarters.
Address
NYSC Directorate Headquarters
NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE
Plot 416, Tigris Cresent
Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama.
PMB 138, Garki ,Abuja.
Email: info@nysc.gov.ng
Office Hours
10am - 3.30pm
This was obtained from the paper posted on the gate. I assume it's only open from Monday to Friday and I don't see any reason why they should change this anytime soon.
Heaquarters Photo
Here is a photo of the NYSC headquarters (click to enlarge). You can find some other photos here
Abuja Transportation
A cab ride from the headquarters to the local terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe airport cost me N3,000 and it took about 30 minutes without traffic. If you'll be arriving Abuja by flight, various transportation options from the local terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe airport to the NYSC headquarters have been documented in a guide produced by a previous corper in 2010. You can find it here. I don't hope to repeat that. However, I hope to write an extra section on domestic air travel.
Security Policies
- You will have to leave your bag at the gate so ensure all your documents are packaged in a file or appropriate envelope.
- No cameras are allowed in the building. However, other electronics and mobile phones (yes including smart phones with cameras) are allowed. Don't ask me. I didn't make the rules lol.
One-Person Office Policy
If you're lucky enough to have been accompanied by a friend, sibling, parent, or your dog, they can follow you into the main building. However, you could save yourself unnecessary embarrassment by asking them to wait outside before entering any of the offices. In case you missed it, the dog bit was a joke. After all, this is Nigeria we're talking about :) Leave your dog at home!Queues
Inside the building, there'll be lots and lots of different queues for different purposes. If you're not careful, you could end up wasting a lot of time joining the wrong queues. I could go about explaining which queues to join and what room number to visit for specific purposes. But let's face it, you're not going to remember all that info. Here're some things to bear in mind:
- At the end of every stage, always ask where you're meant to go next i.e. floor and room number. Don't just follow the applicant in front of you. By extension, when you just enter the building, ask around to find out the first room you should visit. It seems like applicants were sent to different rooms based on the country they studied.
- For every queue you join, always ensure you read the sign on the door (or chat with whoever's at the front) before wasting time on the queue e.g. after filling your application forms and your documents have been checked the first time, applicants may be sent to different rooms for the second check. During my registration, for the second check, it was "Europe and America" in one room and "Africa, Asia and Australia" in another room. Do not assume you'll eventually end up queuing in front of every room. And do not join the crowd without asking questions.
Staff Canteen
There is a staff canteen where you can buy food if you don't fancy going out of the premises in search of other options. Once you step into the compound, it is located right in front of you on the left hand side (while the building where you'll sort out your registration is on the right hand side). The staff canteen is a small separate building, hence it's not visible in the photo above.
In the canteen, it cost me N500 to get a bottle of water and plate of food.
Conclusion
That's all for this section. Now it's time to get down to details about the required documents and the application forms.
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