YLDP-NYSC - LEAP Africa

NYSC-Policy Advocacy Lab

NYSC-Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) 2026

A youth development programme to equip and empower National Youth Service Corps Members (NYSC Corpers) with the leadership, advocacy, policy research and campaign skills to build and lead contextually relevant, innovative and technologically driven solutions in their host communities. NYSC Corpers will become policy ready leaders and solution providers.

The NYSC - Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) will combine scale (Digital Policy Advocacy Academy) with depth (Innovation Lab) in a single, integrated pipeline to reach NYSC corps members.

NB: This opportunity is for Serving NYSC Corps Members from Batch A Stream 1 & 2, 2026 only.

Are you a currently serving NYSC corps member?

Yes

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Male

Female

Age Range

Do you identify as a Person with Disability?

Yes

If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, kindly specify the type of disbaility

What is your NYSC call-up number

State Your NYSC Stream

What is your NYSC State of Deployment?

Local Government of Primary Assignment

Place of Primary Assignment (Name and Address of Institution/Organization)

How would you describe your geographical location?

Upload your NYSC ID card (Ensure the front and back is well captured)

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Have you previously participated in any leadership, advocacy, or community development program?

Yes

If yes, briefly describe your involvement (Minimum 300 words)

What is your motivation for applying for the NYSC - Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) 2026 programme? (Minimum 200 words)

What skills do you hope to gain from this programme? (Minimum 100 Words)

Do you have access to an internet-enabled device (smartphone/laptop/tablet) to participate in online learning modules?

Yes

How reliable is your internet connectivity? (5 is the highest)

Are you willing to commit to completing all the modules on the Learning Management System (LMS) before the Innovation Lab?

Yes

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