JAMB HND NYSC Mobilisation Crisis: Oloyede Reveals the Truth

JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation has recently become a major topic of concern among many Nigerian graduates, especially those who completed Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes but are facing challenges with National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation.

Many affected graduates have blamed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the issue. However, the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has finally addressed the situation and clarified the Board’s position.

According to him, JAMB is not responsible for HND admissions or NYSC mobilisation issues affecting graduates.

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JAMB HND NYSC Mobilisation: What JAMB Actually Handles

To understand the JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation controversy, it is important to first know the exact responsibilities of JAMB.

Professor Oloyede explained that JAMB’s role is limited to conducting entrance examinations and facilitating admissions into certain academic programmes.

These programmes include:

• First-degree programmes in universities
• National Diploma (ND) programmes in polytechnics
• National Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes
• However, Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are not handled by JAMB.

This means that once a student finishes an ND programme and proceeds to HND, the admission process is handled entirely by the institution offering the programme.

Because of this, JAMB cannot be held responsible for problems related to HND admission records or NYSC mobilisation eligibility.

Why Many HND Graduates Face NYSC Mobilisation Problems

The growing discussion around JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation problems largely affects graduates who studied through part-time or irregular programmes.

According to NYSC regulations, only graduates who completed their programmes through full-time study are eligible for mobilisation into the national service scheme.

This means that graduates from certain programmes may face difficulties if their admission records do not meet the official requirements.

Some common issues include:

• Studying through part-time ND or HND programmes
• Admission processes that did not follow approved procedures
• Missing admission records on JAMB CAPS
• Enrolment in unrecognized or irregular academic programmes
• When these issues arise, NYSC may reject the mobilisation request because the academic record does not meet the required standard.

Oloyede Warns Institutions About Illegal Admissions

During his statement on the JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation issue, Professor Oloyede also criticized some institutions for conducting illegal or irregular admission processes.

He warned that bypassing JAMB CAPS (Central Admission Processing System) creates serious problems for students later in their academic journey.

CAPS was introduced to ensure: transparency in admissions proper documentation of student records fairness in admission processes

When institutions admit students outside this system, it creates documentation discrepancies that may later affect graduation verification and NYSC mobilisation.

The Problem With “Daily Part-Time” HND Programmes

Another issue highlighted in the JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation discussion is the emergence of certain unconventional programmes.

Professor Oloyede specifically criticized some institutions offering “Daily Part-Time” HND programmes.

According to him, these programmes are often exploitative and misleading, because many students believe they will still qualify for NYSC mobilisation after graduation.

Unfortunately, graduates from such programmes frequently face rejection when NYSC evaluates their records.

This is because the programme structure does not meet the NYSC eligibility requirement for full-time study.

What Students Should Do to Avoid NYSC Mobilisation Issues

To avoid problems related to JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation, students are advised to follow the correct academic procedures.

Here are important steps students should take:

• Always ensure your admission follows official JAMB procedures
• Confirm that your ND admission appears on JAMB CAPS
• Verify that your institution is properly accredited
• Avoid enrolling in unrecognized or irregular part-time programmes
• Confirm that your programme qualifies for NYSC mobilisation
• Taking these precautions early can prevent serious problems after graduation.

Final Thoughts on the JAMB HND NYSC Mobilisation Issue

The ongoing JAMB HND NYSC mobilisation debate has created confusion among many Nigerian graduates. However, Professor Oloyede’s clarification makes one thing clear: JAMB is not responsible for HND admissions or mobilisation issues related to those programmes.

Instead, institutions offering HND programmes must ensure that their admission processes follow the proper guidelines.

For students, the best approach is to verify programme legitimacy before enrolling, especially when considering part-time or alternative study options.

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