Kaduna Polytechnic graduates lament years of NYSC mobilisation delay
By Uzair Adam
Graduates of Kaduna Polytechnic have raised concerns over what they described as prolonged delays in their mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the situation has left many of them stranded for years after graduation.
One of the affected graduates, Adamu Inuwa, disclosed the grievances in a Facebook post made on behalf of other aggrieved graduates, drawing public attention to what he described as years of silent suffering among Kaduna Polytechnic alumni awaiting mobilisation.
Inuwa said many graduates have waited for more than three years without being mobilised for the mandatory national service, a development he noted has gone beyond administrative delay and negatively affected lives and livelihoods.
According to him, several qualified graduates have lost employment opportunities because they could not present NYSC discharge or exemption certificates, which are often required by employers.
“Many graduates of Kaduna Polytechnic have waited over three years without NYSC mobilisation. This is not just a delay on paper; it has destroyed real lives,” he wrote.
He added that, despite successfully completing their studies, affected graduates have been left without explanations as they watch their peers from other institutions move forward.
The post further highlighted the emotional and financial toll the situation has taken on graduates and their families, noting that prolonged uncertainty has led to frustration, psychological distress and hardship.
Inuwa stressed that the delay has continued to worsen, with no clear communication to students on the cause or timeline for resolution.
Appealing to authorities, he urged the Federal Government and relevant agencies to intervene and investigate the recurring delay in mobilising Kaduna Polytechnic graduates.
He said students deserve transparency, fairness, and the opportunity to serve the country and to progress in their lives.
“Students deserve answers. Students deserve fairness. Students deserve the chance to serve their country and move on with their lives,” he stated.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by the management of Kaduna Polytechnic regarding the alleged complaints.
