The Federal Government has approved the mobilisation of full time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates, to undergo the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa announced resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of HND graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday in Abuja.
According to a statement signed by Director, Press & Public Relations of the ministry, Boriowo Folasade, the resolution followed a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC, where it was agree that only full-time HND graduates were eligible and could proceed with their mobilization.
The statement partly reads: “This development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program. It underscores the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system. However, those who did HND part-time are not eligible for mobilization at all.
“To facilitate a seamless mobilization process, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has been directed to expedite the collation of data for eligible HND graduates. In line with this, a circular has been sent to all Rectors of Polytechnics, instructing them to upload the necessary graduate data onto the newly created HND admission portal.
“Dr. Alausa emphasized that NYSC mobilization is strictly for those who completed a full-time HND program, stressing that only full-time HND graduates will be mobilized, while those who did HND part-time remain ineligible.
“He further disclosed that the newly created portal will ensure proper documentation of full-time HND graduates and serve as the official database for NYSC mobilization, addressing past challenges related to admission records.
“The Honourable Minister urges all eligible full-time HND graduates to take full advantage of this opportunity and proceed with their mobilization without delay.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering equal opportunities for all qualified Nigerian graduates and ensuring their contributions to national development through the NYSC scheme.”
