Documents You Need – Studied in Nigeria
Everything here is tailored for graduates from Nigerian institutions.
Documents Checklist
Gather these early — some take time to obtain.
Core Documents
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Degree or HND CertificateOr a Statement of Result if your certificate isn't ready.
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O'Level CertificateWAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, etc. — 5 credits including English & Maths (max 2 sittings).
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School ID CardOriginal school-issued ID.
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JAMB Admission Letter
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Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
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Passport PhotographsAt least 10 copies, white background.
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Marriage Certificate (Optional)For married women requesting concessional posting.
Profession-Specific (If Applicable)
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Medical Doctors / OptometristsHousemanship proof + MDCN/Optometrists registration.
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PharmacistsInternship proof + Pharmacists Council registration.
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Nurses / MidwivesValid nursing licence + NMCN registration.
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Medical Laboratory ScientistsMLSCN licence + registration.
Missing Documents?
Loss of International Passport
NYSC requires:
- Police report
- Immigration report (from the country where it was lost)
- Sworn affidavit
- Evidence of stay in your country of study
- New international passport (upload the data page)
This helps NYSC confirm your travel history and identity.
Loss of Academic Credentials
If you lost your O'Level, degree, or HND certificate:
- Police report
- Sworn affidavit
- Confirmation of result:
- O'Level → from the exam body (WAEC/NECO/etc.)
- Degree/HND → from your institution
NYSC accepts these confirmations during registration.
Ready for registration?
Continue to the Nigerian registration steps to see what comes next.