The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced plans to review the exclusion of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu made the announcement in response to concerns raised by NOUN Chancellor, Oba of Benin Ewuare II, who highlighted the disadvantage faced by graduates ineligible for national service. Mr Ribadu stated that the NUC will engage the NYSC leadership to reassess the mobilisation framework, noting a shift in NOUN's student demographics. He explained that while NOUN graduates were previously mostly above the NYSC age limit, many are now under 30 and qualify by age. "I want to assure you, at NUC, we will engage with NYSC to see what policy changes can be made in order for NOUN graduates to be accommodated, because the dynamics have changed," he said.
NOUN graduates under 30 could soon be eligible for NYSC if the proposed policy review leads to inclusion. Students who meet the age requirement should monitor official NUC and NYSC channels for updates on potential mobilisation changes.
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