In a bold and unapologetic statement, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has addressed the growing frustration among Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates over their ineligibility to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Taking to its official X handle, JAMB firmly declared that the responsibility for this situation does not lie with the examination body.
“BREAKING NEWS: Don’t blame us for your inability to participate in NYSC,” JAMB stated in its no-nonsense message directed at disgruntled HND graduates.
The announcement comes in response to a wave of complaints from HND holders who have been vocal about their exclusion from the NYSC program—a rite of passage that many Nigerian graduates consider essential for their careers. JAMB’s blunt statement emphasizes that the criteria for NYSC eligibility are beyond its control, pointing the finger at regulatory frameworks and institutional policies that govern the national service scheme.
JAMB’s declaration underscores the complexities surrounding the NYSC eligibility rules and serves as a wake-up call to HND graduates to direct their grievances to the appropriate authorities. The message from JAMB is clear: the board plays no role in the determination of who qualifies for the NYSC program.
As the debate over HND graduates’ eligibility for NYSC participation continues, JAMB’s forthright communication adds fuel to the conversation, sparking further discussion on the need for clarity and reform in Nigeria’s educational and service sectors.
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