FG approves NYSC mobilisation for full-time HND graduates

The Federal Government has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the position of the Federal Government known in a statement on the issue on Thursday.

The resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilisation of HND holders was contained in the statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Folasade Boriowo.

Boriowo quoted Alausa as saying that after discussions with the Director-General of the NYSC, only full-time HND graduates were eligible and could thereafter proceed with their mobilisation.

This development, he said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme.

According to him, it underscored the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system.

Also Read:

• WCQ: Osimhen’s brace lifts Nigeria above Rwanda in Kigali
• Kukah inaugurated as chairman Southern Kaduna varsity
• ALSCON sponsors quiz to boost academic growth of host communities
• Niger Delta ex-agitator distances self from sea pirate attacks
• NAPTIP rescues Akwa Ibom girl trafficked to Mali

Alausa said: “However, those who did HND part-time are not eligible for mobilisation at all.

“To facilitate a seamless mobilisation 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.”

Alausa further disclosed that the newly created portal would ensure proper documentation of full-time HND graduates.

He added that this would also serve as the official database for NYSC mobilisation, addressing past challenges related to admission records.

The minister urged all eligible full-time HND graduates to take full advantage of this opportunity and proceed with their mobilisation 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.