President Bola Tinubu has ordered the ministry of education to include graduates of the National Open University (NOUN) in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
The president gave the directive during his presentation at
the varsity’s 13th convocation ceremony on April 13 at the university’s
convocation arena in Jabi, Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of Tinubu, Biodun Saliu, the deputy
executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), also said
the president resolved the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to
participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities.
“With the changing demographics of our great nation, the
government has recognised the importance of allowing NOUN graduates to
participate in the NYSC scheme,” he said.
“The doors of the Law
School are now open to the graduates, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Any
remaining concerns or uncertainties should be promptly addressed by the Federal
Ministry of Education.
“We will continue to do this in order to improve quality,
access, and affordability.
“Government is, therefore, committed through the Federal
Ministry of Education and the NUC to provide the enabling environment to ensure
a good delivery of this mode of education in Nigeria.”
Before the directive, Abdallah Adamu, the former
vice-chancellor of NOUN, had assured graduates in 2017 that they would soon be
able to participate in NYSC and the Nigerian Law School.
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