April 17, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to formulate necessary modalities for including graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The President gave the directive on Saturday, in his speech at the 13th Convocation Ceremony of the university, held at the university’s convocation arena, at its headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
Represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr Biodun Saliu, President Tinubu also disclosed that the doors of the Nigerian Law School are now open to NOUN graduates.
“His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has disclosed that he has directed the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), to formulate the necessary modalities for the inclusion of NOUN graduates within the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), framework, particularly those within the service age bracket as allowed by the law.
“With the changing demographics of our great nation, the government has recognised the importance of allowing NOUN graduates to participate in the NYSC scheme.
“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”, he said.
The President said the gathering signified not only the academic achievement of the graduates but also marked the pivotal role Open and Distance Education (ODL) plays in the nation’s educational landscape.
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