MUSLIM CORPERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

MCAN is an acronym of the Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria has over three (3) decades achieved a very close relationship with Muslim graduates that have successfully qualified for a year National Youth Service in the various state of the federation. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme brought to limelight by the decree No 24 of 1973, made possible in Nigeria the deployment of eligible graduates from universities and institutions of higher learning within the country and abroad to undertake a national service in states/areas other than their state of origin. The movement of fresh Muslim graduates from a platform under which the Muslim Corps Members could organize and coordinate themselves for the purposes of collectively carrying out Islamic responsibilities. Hence the formation of Muslim Corpers Association was inaugurated during 1978/1979 service year. MCAN has its National Headquarters in mabushi district of Abuja and branches all over the association was registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 1994. The membership of the Association is open to all serving Muslim corps members in the Federation and the FCT. All serving Muslim corps members constitute MCAN upon registration with MCAN at their arrival on camp.