The Federal Government has made compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank, NERD, a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The directive takes effect from October 6.
In a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, graduates must show proof of NERD compliance before they can participate in the NYSC scheme. The policy is backed by provisions of the NYSC Act.
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Under the new rule, students are required to deposit academic outputs such as theses and project reports in the databank, which will serve as evidence of enrollment and a quality assurance measure. The requirement applies to graduates of Nigerian and foreign institutions.
The Ministry of Education explained that the initiative is aimed at tackling certificate fraud and improving supervision in higher institutions. Serving corps members and those already mobilised before October 6 will not be affected by the directive.
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