How to Reject Your NYSC PPA and Get a New Place of Assignment

If you are a Nigerian youth who has just completed your tertiary education, you are probably familiar with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. This is a one-year mandatory service that aims to foster national unity and development among young graduates.

As part of the NYSC program, you will be posted to a place of primary assignment (PPA) where you will work for the duration of your service year. However, not all PPAs are suitable or satisfactory for every corps member. You may find yourself in a situation where you want to reject your PPA and get a new one.

But how do you do that without jeopardizing your NYSC certificate or getting into trouble with the authorities? In this blog post, we will show you how to reject your NYSC PPA and get a new place of assignment in a legal and hassle-free way.

Why You May Want to Reject Your NYSC PPA

There are many reasons why you may want to reject your NYSC PPA. Some of them are:

• The PPA is too far from your residence or orientation camp, making it difficult or expensive to commute.
• The PPA is in an unsafe or insecure area, exposing you to risks of violence, kidnapping, or robbery.
• The PPA is in a hostile or unfriendly environment, where you are not treated well by your employer, colleagues, or community members.
• The PPA is not related to your field of study or career interest, making it irrelevant or unproductive for your personal and professional growth.
• The PPA does not pay you any allowance or stipend, or pays you very little, making it hard for you to meet your basic needs.
• The PPA does not provide you with any accommodation, health care, or other welfare benefits, leaving you to fend for yourself.
• The PPA does not give you enough time or flexibility to attend your community development service (CDS) meetings, skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development (SAED) trainings, or other NYSC activities.

If you are facing any of these challenges with your PPA, you have the right to reject it and request for a new one. However, you have to follow the proper procedure and protocol to avoid any complications or penalties.

How to Reject Your NYSC PPA and Get a New Place of Assignment

The process of rejecting your NYSC PPA and getting a new one may vary slightly depending on your state of deployment and the nature of your PPA. However, the general steps are as follows:

1. Write a formal letter of rejection to your PPA employer, stating the reasons why you want to leave and thanking them for their cooperation. Make sure you use polite and respectful language and avoid any accusations or complaints. You can also attach any supporting documents or evidence that justify your decision.
2. Submit the letter of rejection to your PPA employer and get their signature and stamp on it. This is to show that they have acknowledged and accepted your request. If they refuse to sign or stamp the letter, do not force them or argue with them. Just proceed to the next step.
3. Take the letter of rejection to your local government inspector (LGI) who is in charge of supervising and monitoring corps members in your area. Explain your situation to them and seek their approval and guidance. They will verify the authenticity of your letter and decide whether to grant you a new PPA or not.
4. If your LGI approves your request, they will issue you a letter of redeployment to another PPA within the same local government area. You will then take this letter to your new PPA employer and introduce yourself as a new corps member. You will also need to report back to your LGI with the acceptance letter from your new PPA employer.
5. If your LGI does not approve your request, they will advise you on what to do next. You may have to appeal to the state coordinator (SC) who is the head of NYSC in your state. You may also have to provide more reasons or evidence for why you want to change your PPA. Alternatively, you may have to accept your current PPA and make the best out of it.

Tips for Getting a New NYSC PPA

If you want to get a new NYSC PPA that suits your needs and preferences, here are some tips that may help you:

• Do some research on the available PPAs in your local government area before rejecting your current one. You can ask other corps members, LGI staff, or community members for recommendations or referrals.
• Be proactive and flexible in finding and securing a new PPA. Do not wait for the NYSC authorities to assign you one. You can approach potential employers yourself and pitch yourself as a valuable asset to their organization. You can also be open to different types of PPAs, such as schools, hospitals, NGOs, or private companies.
• Be respectful and courteous to your current and new PPA employers. Do not burn any bridges or create any bad impressions. You never know when you may need their help or support in the future. You also want to maintain a good reputation as a corps member and a professional.
• Be realistic and reasonable in your expectations and demands. Do not expect to get a perfect or ideal PPA that meets all your criteria. You may have to compromise or adjust to some aspects of your new PPA, such as the location, salary, or work hours. Remember that the NYSC program is not only about your personal benefit, but also about your contribution to national development.