Intervene in NYSC registration crisis for SLT graduates, NAUS urges NUC

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to intervene in the ongoing crisis surrounding the registration of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

According to reports, the NYSC has begun enforcing a new policy requiring SLT graduates to obtain a license from the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) before registering for the programme.

The sudden change has left many graduates stranded at NYSC orientation camps, and unable to proceed with registration.

Against this background, the students’ association urged the NUC to suspend the enforcement of this policy, citing the lack of clear communication and the unnecessary hardship it has caused for graduates.

Oluwatosin Oladipupo, Chairman of the National Association of University Students, Campus Monitoring Committee, Oyo State Chapter, made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Oladipupo said: “We request that the NUC engage with the NYSC and NISLT to suspend the enforcement of this policy.

“We also ask that the NUC ensure that all stakeholders are properly informed of any future requirements that may impact graduates, providing sufficient notice to prevent similar disruptions.”

The association also called on the NUC to facilitate an immediate arrangement allowing stranded SLT university graduates to register and begin their service while they work on obtaining the certification later.