FG Clears Full-Time HND Graduates For NYSC Mobilisation

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has resolved the long-standing issue regarding the mobilisation of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

A statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, stated that the resolution came after a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC and the minister.

The statement confirmed that only full-time HND graduates are now eligible to proceed with their mobilisation while part-time HND graduates remain ineligible.

“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,” the statement said.

The statement added that 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,” the statement said.

The minister in the statement emphasised 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 urged 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.

FG Clears Full-Time HND Graduates For NYSC Mobilisation is first published on The Whistler Newspaper