North East Area Office Taraba

The NEAO 2, Jalingo, Taraba State was established in June, 2024 covering the States of Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba as a strategic management policy to discentralised the operations of the Scheme and enhance close monitoring and supervision of corps members in the States of coverage. It is headed by a Director and has Six (6) functional Divisions manned by Deputy Directors. There are also Five (5) Units directly under the Office of the Director. It commenced operations in August, 2024.

  1. Human Resource and Training
  2. Finance and Accounts
  3. Operations
  4. Community Engagement & Entreprenuership Development
  5. Certification & Mobilisation
  6. Service Innovation

Vision Statement

To develope young Leaders, support community development, promote national integration, empower corps members and drive sustainable development across the States of Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba and Nigeria at large.

Mission Statement

To inspire and support Corps members in becoming active citizens, driving community development, fostering a culture of Service, Leadership, Patriotism and self reliance.

Functions Of The Director Area Office

  1. The area office is headed by a Director on SGL 17.
  2. The Director oversees and supervises the activities of State Coordinators and the respective State Secretariats of NYSC in the North East.
  3. The NYSC Secretariats under the direct oversight and supervision of the Director North East Area office are in the three (3) States of Taraba, Adamawa and Gombe.

The following are units in the office of the Director:

  1. ICT
  2. IPRU
  3. Corps Security
  4. Legal
  5. Audit

Divisions and Branches:

There are Six Divisions, each of which is headed by a Deputy Director (on salary grade level 16). Also, there are fourteen branches which are also headed by an Assistant Director (on Salary Grade 15). The funtions of the Divisions and in accordance with their nomenclatures.

Below, is a cursory look at the Divisions with the Branches

  1. Human Resource and Training Division
    • General Administration Branch
    • Staff Welfare and Development Branches
    • Store Management
  2. Operations Division
    • Inspections Branch
    • Corps Development Branch
    • Guidance & Counseling Branch
  3. Finace and Account Division
    • Finance & Account
  4. Community Engagement & Entrepreneurship Development
    • Community Development Services (CDS)
    • Ventures Management
    • Skill Acquisition & Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)
  5. Certification & Mobilization
    • Certification
    • Mobilization
  6. Service Innovation
    • SERVICOM
    • Service Innovation

Possible Products And Services

  1. Registration, documentation, accommodation, welfare support, counselling and mentorship
  2. SAED Programs
  3. Community Development Services (health outreach, environmental cleanup, extramural lessons, charity services, campaigns/rallies, adults education and debates)
  4. Monitoring and evaluation
  5. Corps members safety and security
  6. Promoting national integration and unity
  7. Facilitating job placement and employment opportunities for Corps members
  8. Partnership and collaborations
  9. Conflict resolutions and mediations
  10. Identifying best practices and innovative solutions for NYSC Programs

Partners And Collaborations

  1. State and Local Governments
  2. Non-Governmental Organizations
  3. Community Gate Keepers
  4. Professional Associations within the States of coverage

Departmental Telephone Hotlines

In case of any complaint or enquiry, you can contact the Department via the hotlines below:

  • 08062488051
  • 09067606361
  • 09045173882

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: neareaofficetaraba@nysc.gov.ng