The long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has been resolved.
However, only full time HND graduates remain eligible and can now proceed with their mobilization.
The resolution was reached after a meeting with the Director-General of NYSC, the Minister of Education.
In a statement, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa explained that the development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program.
According to the statement, It underscores the Ministry ‘s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the education system.
It states that the National Board for Technical Education has been directed to expedite the collation of data for eligible HND graduates, to facilitate a seamless mobilization process.
According to the statement, a circular has also been sent to all Rectors of Polytechnics, instructing them to upload the necessary graduate data onto the newly created HND admission portal.
The statement further discloses 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.