Full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates are now eligible for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization, according to a statement released by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
After receiving confirmation from Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education, Boriwo Folasade, Director of News & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, revealed this in a news statement.
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Full-time HND graduates who were previously not allowed to engage in the NYSC program can now do so, according to Dr. Alausa.
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“The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is pleased to announce the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Following a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC, the Minister confirmed that only full-time HND graduates are eligible and can now proceed with their mobilization,” the statement read.
He did clarify, though, that part-time HND grads are still not eligible.
“Only full-time HND graduates will be mobilized, while those who did HND part-time remain ineligible,” Dr. Alausa stated.
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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has been instructed to gather information on eligible HND graduates as soon as possible in order to enable a smooth mobilization procedure.
“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,” he said.
Dr. Alausa mentioned that all polytechnic rectors have received a circular telling them to upload the required graduation data to the recently established HND admission site.
“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,” he explained.
Urgent mobilization call
The Minister encouraged all qualified full-time HND graduates to seize this chance and move forward with their mobilization right away.
“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 noted.
Dr. Alausa reiterated the government’s commitment to giving all eligible Nigerian graduates equal opportunity, stressing that this choice is in line with larger initiatives to increase their contributions to the country’s development through the NYSC program.
He further stressed that it reflects the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system.
Things you should be aware of
Mostly in Nigeria and a few other Commonwealth nations, polytechnics and technical institutes grant Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), which are practical and vocational credentials. Usually lasting two years, the program’s goal is to provide specific information and practical skills in a variety of sectors, including business, engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
- According to Nairametrics, because of inadequate implementation, HND graduates are at a disadvantage; hence, the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria encouraged President Tinubu to propose a law eliminating the HND-BSc contradiction.
- The 9th Senate passed a similar bill, but it was never brought into law. Its reinstatement is being pushed by the group.
The group claims that Nigeria’s industrial growth is in danger because of the policy vacuum, which is causing polytechnic enrollment to decline. They also called for more government investment in technical education.
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