You have gotten a PPA and maybe you are even working already for over a month and you discover you would like to change yours.
Here are the steps to change your place of primary assignment after being accepted:
1. Polite Negotiation
This is when you have a polite negotiation with your place of primary assignment and make them see reasons you cannot work with them.
Provide reasonable excuses for them, because many PPA will not want to reject you.
It’s also easier to negotiate for rejection with public schools than with privates; because many public schools won’t provide all the required amenities needed for you, and you can use that as an advantage to be rejected.
2. Post the Complain to NYSC
Maybe the first did not work out.
Another way to make NYSC change your place of primary assignment is to complain to your LGI when your PPA has refused to reject you.
You do that by writing a complaint letter to them requesting for a change.
You can mention poor accommodation provided by your current PPA or concerns about your safety and well-being as the reason for your request.
And if your reasons are good enough, you will be re-posted.
3. Visit NYSC Secretariat
To formally request a PPA change, visit the NYSC secretariat or the state coordinator’s office where you are currently serving.
Submit a written request stating your valid reasons to be changed, along with any supporting documents.
Ensure to follow the proper format and include all information.
You may be required to fill out a specific form or provide additional documents as per NYSC requirements.
4. Get Redeployment Approval Letter
If your request is approved, receive an official letter or notification from NYSC.
This will contain the new PPA location, the date of resumption, and any other instructions you need to follow.
Collect all documents, including your clearance letter from your current PPA, before resuming at your new place of primary assignment.
5. Report to New PPA
Once you have received approval, report to your new PPA on the specified date.
Follow all the protocols, meet with the officials, and complete any required paperwork.
Be professional and committed to your new assignment, just like you were in your previous PPA.
You can change your NYSC PPA after being accepted.
Here are the requirements for changing your PPA after being accepted:
- Have a valid reason for wanting to change your place of primary assignment. This could be because of health reasons, family reasons, or other personal reasons.
- Have the approval of your current PPA.
- Have the approval of NYSC.
If you meet these requirements, submit a request to NYSC.
Your request will be reviewed and decided.
NYSC may not approve your request to be changed, even if you meet all the requirements.
They may have limited PPAs available, or they may not accommodate your specific needs.
If your request is denied, serve at your current PPA.
You may reapply after you have completed some months at your current PPA.
Also, you can only change your PPA after documentation at the state secretariat if your current place of primary assignment gives you a rejection letter addressed to NYSC.
Ensure you have another PPA on ground that is ready to accept you to work in their establishment.
Collect a rejection letter from your current PPA, then go to the new PPA you want to change to (which must be registered with the NYSC) and ask them to give you a letter of acceptance.
Now take all these to your local government inspector and convince him or her to change it.
Here are some of the reasons for PPA rejections:
- No vacancy for corps members. The organization does not need extra hands and might already have more than enough employees.
- Organizations look for specific skill sets, especially if they are specialized workplaces like hospitals, law firms, or engineering companies. If your field doesn’t match the organization’s needs or if they feel your background doesn’t align with their operations, you might get rejected.
- Some organizations believe corps members come with extra costs, especially if they are expected to pay stipends and provide accommodation. If they are not financially equipped to support a corps member, they may choose not to take one on.
- A PPA might reject a corps member if they have had poor experiences with previous corps members who were either unserious, irresponsible, or hard to manage.
- Some organizations undergo restructuring, which can lead to a temporary halt in new placements.
- If an organization feels that a corps member lives too far away and might struggle with punctuality or regular attendance, they might reject the corps member to avoid potential attendance issues.
- First impressions matter, and if a corps member is perceived as rude, disrespectful, or lacking professionalism during an introductory meeting or interaction, a PPA may decide to reject them.
Being rejected from your PPA isn’t the end of the road, though it can be frustrating.
If you’re rejected at your PPA, here are steps to take to ensure your NYSC service year continues smoothly:
- Report the rejection to your Local Government Inspector. Once reported, the NYSC can officially recognize the rejection and help facilitate a new placement.
- Directly approach companies or schools in your city and state that align with your career goals or field of study and ask if they’d be willing to accept you as a corps member. If they agree, they’ll need to notify NYSC, and your LGI can facilitate the transfer of your posting.
- If you’re consistently facing rejections or feel that there are no suitable opportunities in your current location, consider applying for redeployment.
- While dealing with rejection, try to work on your communication, resilience, and adaptability.
- Stay positive and open-minded. Many corps members who experienced rejection found better placements that offered them the chance to gain relevant experience and expand their professional networks.
