NANS needs verification of Nigerien universities earlier than NYSC mobilisation

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed assist for the federal authorities’s resolution to confirm the authenticity of educational {qualifications} obtained from sure universities within the Republic of Niger earlier than figuring out graduates’ eligibility for mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

National President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who acknowledged this throughout a press convention held on the weekend, mentioned justice, equity, high quality assurance and accountability should stay the guiding rules in resolving the controversy surrounding the non-mobilisation of some graduates from universities within the Republic of Niger for the NYSC scheme.

The NANS president emphasised that the Nigerian authorities should adhere to established verification procedures and depend on the record of establishments formally recognised by the related high quality assurance authorities within the Republic of Niger.

The affiliation additionally suggested college students and proprietors of establishments whose names are lacking from the authorized record to hunt clarification from the related authorities within the Republic of Niger via established authorized and diplomatic channels.

Furthermore, NANS cautioned in opposition to dragging the identify of Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founding father of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, into the controversy with out credible proof linking him to the precise regulatory choices taken by the related training authorities.

NANS additionally acknowledged the significance of the Nigeria–Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation as a longtime platform for dialogue and resolving points affecting each nations.

In addition, the affiliation suggested Nigerians intending to check within the Republic of Niger to seek the advice of the Federal Ministry of Education earlier than accepting admission provides or paying tuition charges, to be able to confirm the popularity standing of their most popular establishments and perceive the necessities for qualification recognition and NYSC eligibility.

NANS then known as on the Nigerian and Nigerien authorities to supply well timed and correct info whereas guaranteeing that established procedures are adopted in addressing the considerations of affected graduates.