Part-time HND graduates not eligible for NYSC – Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced that only full-time Higher National Diploma, HND, graduates are eligible for mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

The Minister said the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of HND graduates for the NYSC followed a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC.

This was made known in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.

Folasade said the development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program.

According to the statement, those who did HND part-time were not eligible for mobilization for the NYSC.

“It underscores the Federal Ministry of Education's commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation's education system.

“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,” Folasade said.

“The Minister 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.

“The Honourable 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,” the statement added.