NYSC Delay Crisis Rocks OSPOLY: Graduates Accuse Officials of Negligence as Futures Hang in the Balance

NYSC logo (left) and Osun State Polytechnic, Iree logo (right). Graphic collage illustrating the ongoing NYSC mobilization concerns affecting some graduates

By Victor Olubiye

For many graduates of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the joy of completing higher education has turned into months—and in some cases, nearly two years—of frustration, uncertainty, and emotional trauma over delayed mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

What should have been the next chapter in their lives has instead become a painful waiting game, as affected graduates continue to battle unresolved issues surrounding the institution’s NYSC Senate list uploads.

The controversy, which has sparked growing outrage among alumni, has raised serious questions about administrative efficiency and accountability within the institution. While some officials have reportedly shown concern, others have been accused of silence, negligence, and a lack of compassion toward struggling graduates.

One of the advocacy graphics shared by Lebi Anuoluwapo highlighting the plight of affected OSPOLY graduates over delayed NYSC mobilization

One of the affected alumni, Lebi Anuoluwapo, described the situation as a “systemic failure” that risks damaging the reputation of the institution if urgent reforms are not carried out.

According to him, several graduates have repeatedly encountered the error message, “JAMB Registration Number Does Not Exist,” during NYSC registration—a development that has left many stranded despite completing all academic requirements.

“I personally visited a JAMB office, and it was confirmed that the issue was not from JAMB’s end,” he revealed, suggesting that some of the problems may have originated from errors during students’ biodata imputation by the institution.

The graduate further alleged that his own JAMB registration number had earlier been wrongly entered in the institution’s internal graduation list, deepening suspicions that administrative mistakes may be at the root of the crisis.

Official logo of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree

Despite repeated complaints by affected students and graduates, many say there has been little or no official communication explaining the cause of the delays or the steps being taken to resolve them.

For parents and guardians who sacrificed heavily to fund their children’s education, the silence has become increasingly troubling.

Observers argue that institutions owe graduates transparency, especially on matters affecting their future careers and national service obligations.

However, amid the growing criticism, the Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr. Kehinde Alabi, has been commended for showing responsiveness and leadership after earlier concerns were publicly raised.

According to the alumnus, the Rector and members of the institution’s top management reached out personally after an earlier publication drew attention to the issue, assuring affected graduates that efforts were being made to address the problem.

“That response demonstrated compassion and professionalism,” he noted.

Still, frustration remains high over the alleged attitude of some key office holders, particularly within the Student Affairs Division, whom critics say have failed to adequately engage affected graduates.

Official logo of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Calls are now mounting for urgent intervention and administrative reforms within the institution. Some alumni insist that unless competence replaces mediocrity in critical offices, the institution’s credibility may continue to suffer.

Affected graduates are also appealing for stronger collaboration between the polytechnic, JAMB, and NYSC authorities to immediately resolve discrepancies preventing qualified students from being mobilized.

For many of them, the issue goes beyond paperwork.

It is the emotional pain of watching peers move forward in life while they remain trapped in uncertainty because of problems they believe were caused by administrative lapses beyond their control.

And as the silence continues, so does the growing fear that the dreams of many young graduates may remain indefinitely on hold.

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