NYSC Tightens Rules: IT Mandatory for Polytechnic Graduates

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a new directive requiring graduates of polytechnics and mono-technics to provide evidence of completing a mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) before participating in the national service. This announcement was made by the NYSC Coordinator in Lagos State, Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos.

Mrs. Baderinwa emphasized that the NYSC had issued a circular to this effect, highlighting that some graduates have been bypassing the mandatory IT before enrolling in Higher National Diploma (HND) programs. She stated, “The one-year IT is a prerequisite for HND. They must undergo the one-year IT with evidence of completion before going for HND, and institutions must confirm this before admitting them for HND.”

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The directive, which aims to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s education system, will take effect from the next orientation camp. Prospective corps members who are HND graduates will be required to present evidence of completing the IT before being registered at any NYSC orientation camp.

This measure is expected to ensure that all graduates meet the necessary educational requirements and maintain the standards of the NYSC program.