NYSC boss, Salmwang speaks on denying graduates of SLT registration in Enugu

By, Chinelo Kodilichukwu, Enugu

The Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Enugu State, Mrs Christiana Salmwang, says no graduate of Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT) was denied registration during the 2024 Batch B Stream two orientation programme.

Salmwang made the clarification during a press conference on Tuesday at the NYSC orientation camp, Awgu in Enugu.

She said that all the 101 SLT graduates from various institutions sent to Enugu State for the 2024 Batch B Stream two NYSC orientation programme were duly documented and registered alongside their colleagues at the orientation camp.

The press conference was called following the unfounded allegation by the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS).

NANS alleged that graduates of Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT) from Polytechnics were denied registration due to absence of Professional Registration Certification with the National Institute for Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT).

Salmwang, who dismissed the allegations of non-registration of SLT graduates, explained with evidence of documentation and records, adding that no SLT graduates of any institution was denied registration.

“None of the SLT graduates was denied registration, they were fully registered without demanding any kind of professional certificate.

“All the 101 males and females, graduates of SLT from all diverse institutions were duly registered for the orientation programme,” she said.

Some of the corps members, who are graduates of SLT programmes from various institutions confirmed that they were not denied registration or asked to present any licence from any professional body as a condition for access into the camp.

Mr Ben Jiji from Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, said that he was not asked to present any professional certificate during their orientation programme registration.

Miss Margret Benjamin from Rivers State Polytechnic said that the registration was seamless as she was registered like every other graduate in the camp without any professional certificate.

Miss Blessing Ikegwuonu from Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Enugu, added that she was not aware of such a requirement during the registration as no NYSC official demanded any kind of professional certificate from her.

Mr Ayodeke Wahab from Ogun State Institute of Technology explained that his registration at Awgu orientation camp was stress free.