Graduates of the Osun State Polytechnic have raised serious concerns over prolonged delays in their mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), attributing the challenge to persistent issues with Senate list uploads and administrative bottlenecks within the institution.
Some affected graduates, who have been unable to proceed with mobilisation since 2024, say the delays have created frustration and uncertainty, especially as they watch their peers from other institutions move ahead with service. The situation, they argue, has continued without clear public explanation or formal communication from the institution’s management.
One alumnus, identified as Lebi Anuoluwapo, expressed concern over what he described as repeated errors in student data processing, including cases where graduates encountered the message “JAMB Registration Number Does Not Exist” during NYSC registration. He noted that verification attempts at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board office indicated that the problem did not originate from JAMB’s records.
According to him, the issue may be linked to inaccuracies in the institution’s internal data entry processes, including the improper capture of students’ JAMB registration details. He, however, lamented the absence of official clarification from the institution regarding the root cause of the problem.
The graduate also criticised what he described as poor communication from the Student Affairs Division, stating that affected students have struggled to receive responses to repeated enquiries. He added that the lack of engagement has worsened the anxiety among graduates awaiting mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps scheme.
Despite the concerns, he acknowledged the intervention of the Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Mr. Kehinde Alabi, describing his response as responsible and reassuring. According to him, the Rector and members of the institution’s top management reportedly engaged stakeholders after earlier complaints were raised and assured that efforts were ongoing to resolve the matter.
However, he alleged that some other administrative units within the institution had not demonstrated the same level of responsiveness, calling for urgent reforms to improve efficiency and accountability in student records management and mobilisation processes.
He further appealed for stronger collaboration between the institution, JAMB, and NYSC to ensure that affected graduates are promptly cleared and allowed to proceed with national service without further delays.
The situation, he said, has left many graduates emotionally and financially distressed, as they continue to face uncertainty despite completing their academic programmes.
As of the time of filing this report, the management of Osun State Polytechnic had yet to issue an official public statement addressing the specific allegations raised by the affected graduates.
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