FG Approves Mobilization For NYSC For Full Time HND Holders

For equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system, the federal government has approved the mobilization of full-time Higher National Diploma HND graduates for National Youth Service Corps.(NYSC).

The resolution of this long standing issue followed an extensive dialogue with the Minister of Education and the Director General of NYSC.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa who announced the new development noted that those who did HND part time are not eligible and cannot proceed for mobilization, adding that the National Board for Technical Education NBTE has been directed to expedite the collation of data for eligible graduates towards seamless mobilization.

“This development 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.”he added.

Dr Alausa 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.

He 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 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.

PR/Nkiruka Okeke