{"id":155949,"date":"2025-03-21T09:47:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T08:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/part-time-hnd-graduates-not-eligible-for-nysc-minister"},"modified":"2025-04-03T18:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:31:25","slug":"part-time-hnd-graduates-not-eligible-for-nysc-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/part-time-hnd-graduates-not-eligible-for-nysc-minister","title":{"rendered":"Part-time HND graduates not eligible for NYSC \u2013 Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This was made known in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press &amp; Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n<p>Folasade said the development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, those who did HND part-time were not eligible for mobilization for the NYSC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt underscores the Federal Ministry of Education\u2019s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation\u2019s education system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 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,\u201d Folasade said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Honourable Minister urges all eligible full-time HND graduates to take full advantage of this opportunity and proceed with their mobilization without delay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to fostering equal opportunities for all qualified Nigerian graduates and ensuring their contributions to national development through the NYSC scheme,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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. 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