Accreditation Delays Stall Oyo College Graduates' NYSC Mobilization
Parents, frustrated over the accreditation issues, accused the college administration of neglecting to address the problem with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the education minister. They criticized the institution for prioritizing convocation and fee collection over resolving accreditation issues.
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Graduates of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology face uncertainty regarding their mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the institution struggles to secure accreditation for several academic programs.
Key departments affected include Library and Information Science, Management, and Statistics, which have yet to receive accreditation despite admitting students. This accreditation delay has persisted for over 15 months since the 2022/23 academic session concluded.
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According to an anonymous graduate from the Library and Information Science Department, assurances of timely accreditation were not met: "They told us the accreditation would be in place by the time we finished the program, but that never happened. Instead of mobilizing us for NYSC, they asked us to pay N5,000 each, yet we haven’t been mobilized after payment."
The lack of accreditation has not only hindered graduates' NYSC mobilization but has also impacted their job prospects, as many employers require NYSC certificates for employment.
Another graduate from the Management Faculty lamented, "We are the first set of HND students from the faculty, and they did not tell us from the beginning that the courses were not accredited. Now they are lying to us, and our juniors have been mobilized while we remain in limbo."
Parents, frustrated over the accreditation issues, accused the college administration of neglecting to address the problem with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the education minister. They criticized the institution for prioritizing convocation and fee collection over resolving accreditation issues.
In response to the situation, the National Association of Polytechnic Students issued a stern letter to the college's management demanding a resolution within seven days to prevent further disruption to students' academic progress.
Alhaji Onike Ramon, the Director of Student Affairs, clarified that the current management has obtained accreditation for the affected courses. He attributed the delay to students admitted before accreditation was finalized under the previous administration.
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Rector Prof. Akinola Akinlabi emphasized the institution's efforts to resolve the issue with relevant bodies like JAMB, NBTE, and NYSC, aiming to ensure mobilization for the approximately 200 affected graduates.
Akinlabi stated, "I want them to be mobilized. That’s why I am putting all these efforts. Currently, we are working on it for those who have graduated."
Despite challenges, the college remains committed to resolving the accreditation issue and facilitating the NYSC mobilization process for affected graduates.
