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Campus News2 min read2026-04-24

NYSC to Reject HND Graduates Lacking Mandatory Industrial Training

NYSC Mandates Industrial Training for HND Graduates The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a new requirement for Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates: proof of a mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) is now...

Azeez

Azeez

24 Apr 2026

NYSC to Reject HND Graduates Lacking Mandatory Industrial Training
Key takeaways
  • NYSC Mandates Industrial Training for HND Graduates The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a new requirement for Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates: proof of a mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) is now essential for participation in national service.
  • This directive, confirmed by the NYSC Coordinator in Lagos State, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, aims to ensure that HND programmes are pursued with the foundational practical experience they are designed to build upon.
  • She stated that the NYSC has issued a circular to all relevant institutions detailing this change.

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