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NYSC Mobilisation: Only full-time HND graduates are eligible, says Minister

By Clifford Ejenavi The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has said that only full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates are eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and can now proceed with their mobilization. According to a release on Thursday March 20, 2025 by the Director, Press & Public Relations, Federal…

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By Clifford Ejenavi

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has said that only full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates are eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and can now proceed with their mobilization.

According to a release on Thursday March 20, 2025 by the Director, Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister stated that this was the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps. This was following a dialogue with the Director-General of the NYSC.

This development according to the release 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 Minister said.

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.

Dr. Alausa 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 Honourable Minister therefore 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.

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