If you are a graduate of a College of Health Technology in Nigeria, you may be wondering if you are eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
The NYSC is a one-year mandatory service scheme for Nigerian graduates who are below 30 years of age. The aim of the programme is to foster national unity and development among the youths.
The answer to your question is not straightforward, as it depends on the type of programme and certificate you obtained from the College of Health Technology.
Will I Go for NYSC After College of Health Technology?
In this blog post, we will explain the different scenarios and criteria that determine your NYSC eligibility.
Scenario 1: You have a Regular National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) from a College of Health Technology
If you enrolled for a regular ND programme through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and completed a two-year course at a College of Health Technology, you are eligible to proceed to an HND programme at the same or another college.
After completing your HND programme, which usually lasts for two years, you are qualified to go for NYSC, provided you are not above 30 years old.
Alternatively, you can use your ND certificate to apply for direct entry admission into a university to study a related course. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, you can also go for NYSC.
Scenario 2: You have a Certificate (Diploma) from a College of Health Technology
If you enrolled for a certificate (diploma) programme at a College of Health Technology without going through JAMB, you are not eligible for NYSC.
This is because the certificate (diploma) programme is not equivalent to an HND or a bachelor’s degree, which are the minimum qualifications for NYSC participation.
Some of the courses offered under this programme include Health Assistant, Medical Imaging Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Food and Nutrition, etc. These courses usually last for one or two years.
Scenario 3: You have an HND from a College of Health Technology but did not go through JAMB
If you somehow obtained an HND certificate from a College of Health Technology without enrolling through JAMB, you are not automatically eligible for NYSC.
This is because JAMB is the official body that regulates admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Without JAMB registration number, you cannot be mobilized for NYSC.
However, there is a way out of this situation. You can apply for JAMB regularization, which is a process of validating your admission and obtaining a JAMB registration number. After completing this process, you can then apply for NYSC.
Conclusion
In summary, whether you can go for NYSC or not as a graduate of a College of Health Technology depends on the type of programme and certificate you have.
Only graduates with HND or bachelor’s degree certificates are eligible for NYSC, and they must have enrolled through JAMB or done JAMB regularization.
We hope this blog post has answered your question and cleared your doubts.
