FUHASE Graduates Protest Years of Delay in NYSC Mobilisation in Enugu

FUHASE Graduates Protest After 5–7 Years Without NYSC Mobilisation 

Tension and frustration have reached a boiling point in Enugu as graduates of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu staged a protest over what many have described as a “lost future”. For years, these young Nigerians have waited, not for jobs, not for opportunities, but simply for the chance to be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps, a mandatory requirement for most graduates in the country. But that chance has not come.

The affected graduates, some of whom completed their studies as far back as 2019 and 2020, say they have been left stranded for between five to seven years without NYSC mobilisation. Many of them are from health-related programmes, particularly Dental Nursing, where students reportedly, completed their academic coursework, undertook required clinical training, and finished housemanship programmes.  Yet, despite fulfilling all academic and professional requirements, they remain ineligible for NYSC.

At the heart of the issue is a deeply troubling allegation; the programme they studied was not properly accredited at the time of their admission. This means, their certificates are in question, their eligibility for NYSC is blocked, and their years of study are now hanging in uncertainty. For many of them, this discovery came after graduation, leaving them shocked and devastated.

Beyond the emotional pain, the financial burden has been enormous. These graduates reportedly spent, millions of naira on tuition, additional funds on accommodation, feeding, and materials, and years of their lives studying and training.  Today, many say they are, unemployed, unable to apply for most jobs, stuck at home and dependent on family. Some have described themselves as feeling like a “burden”, watching their peers move on with careers and life while they remain stuck.

Frustration eventually spilled onto the streets as the graduates, organized a protest within the school premises, demanded immediate intervention from authorities, and called for solutions to enable their NYSC mobilisation.  Chants, placards, and emotional appeals filled the air as they voiced their anger and disappointment.

However, the protest reportedly escalated, and security personnel were deployed to the scene, while some protesters claimed they were blocked, dispersed, and even assaulted. Resulting to tension rose between the graduates and authorities.

The protesters made strong accusations, including claims that, the institution admitted students into programmes without proper approval, authorities continued admitting new students despite existing issues, and graduates were at some point asked to pay for “regularisation” processes that yielded no results. 

These claims, if proven, raise serious questions about accountability and transparency within the system. 

Protest by graduates of Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu (FUHASE) who have waited for 5-7 years to be mobilized for NYSC.💔💔 pic.twitter.com/sHJpvoRmcH

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This situation is bigger than one school, it exposes cracks in Nigeria’s education and regulatory system: (a) System Failure: students trusted the system, only to be left stranded after graduation. (b) Career Destruction: without NYSC, many cannot secure formal employment, opportunities for further education are limited, and years of effort risk becoming meaningless. (c) Accountability Questions: who approved the programme? why were students admitted? why has the issue remained unresolved for years? 

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As it stands, the issue remains unresolved, graduates are still not mobilised for NYSC, and authorities have yet to provide a clear and lasting solution. The affected individuals continue to demand answers, and more importantly, action.

However, this is not just a protest. It is a story of, dreams delayed, years wasted, and young lives placed on hold.  For these graduates, the fight is no longer just about NYSC, it is about reclaiming their future.

                 Everydaystorynetwork perspective 

If these allegations are accurate, then this situation demands urgent intervention: Immediate action from education regulators, a clear pathway for affected graduates to be mobilised, and accountability for those responsible. Because no student should spend 7 years chasing a future that never arrives.