The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has firmly denied recent reports claiming that it refused to register graduates with Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT) degrees at its orientation camp in Gombe State. The reports suggested that polytechnic graduates holding SLT degrees were turned away due to the lack of professional certificates from the National Institute for Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT).
These claims caused concern among recent graduates and their families, who feared that their future with the NYSC might be jeopardized. However, Mrs. Chinwe Nwachukwu, the NYSC Coordinator for Gombe State, has addressed these concerns and clarified the situation. She described the reports as “untrue and baseless,” emphasizing that the NYSC has adhered to its registration guidelines.
In her statement, Nwachukwu assured that all SLT graduates who arrived at the Gombe orientation camp were indeed registered and are actively participating in the orientation program. She stressed, “No SLT graduate was denied registration; everyone who came to the camp was registered, regardless of their professional certification status.”
Nwachukwu explained that while some SLT graduates did come to the camp without the required NISLT licenses, this did not prevent them from being registered. She noted that NYSC headquarters had issued a directive stating that all graduates should be accepted for orientation, regardless of whether they possessed the license.
This clarification is important as it addresses the confusion and anxiety among graduates who might have been misled by the inaccurate reports. Nwachuku’s comments reflect the NYSC’s commitment to ensuring that all eligible graduates can complete their compulsory national service without unnecessary barriers.
The NYSC, a key part of Nigeria’s effort to foster national unity and development, often faces scrutiny and occasional misunderstandings. In this case, the coordinator’s statement aims to reassure both the graduates and the public that the service’s registration processes are inclusive and in line with official directives.
The orientation camp, which is a crucial part of the NYSC program, provides graduates with the necessary training and prepares them for their roles in various parts of the country. The NYSC’s role in integrating graduates into the national service and ensuring they meet the program’s requirements is essential for the smooth operation of the service.
Mrs. Chinwe Nwachukwu has made it clear that there were no issues with the registration of SLT graduates at the Gombe camp. She emphasized that all graduates, regardless of their professional certification status, were registered and are now participating in their orientation courses. This statement aims to put to rest any doubts and reassure the public of the NYSC’s commitment to its mandate.
