In a bold move to sanitize the education sector, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a new policy that bars polytechnic graduates without evidence of completing the mandatory 12-month industrial training from participating in the national youth service.
This decision comes as a wake-up call to students who have been bypassing this crucial aspect of their education, depriving themselves of the practical experience that is essential for their development.
The NYSC is determined to ensure that only those who have completed their industrial training are eligible to serve, as this experience is vital for their future careers.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has thrown its weight behind the NYSC’s decision, emphasizing the importance of industrial attachment in the polytechnic education system.
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According to ASUP’s National President, Mr. Shammah Kpanja, “The industrial attachment is an extension of the National Diploma program and is a critical requirement for advancing to the Higher National Diploma.”
With this new policy, polytechnic graduates will no longer be able to skip the industrial training and still be eligible for the national youth service.
The NYSC is sending a strong message that shortcuts will not be tolerated, and that practical experience is essential for success in the workforce.
This move by the NYSC is a step in the right direction, as it will ensure that polytechnic graduates are better equipped to face the challenges of the workforce.
By emphasizing the importance of industrial training, the NYSC is helping to create a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth.
