FUTMINNA NERD clearance for NYSC mobilisation 2026
Summary
FUTMINNA now requires NERD clearance for NYSC mobilisation from 2026 Batch "A" onward.
- NYSC mobilisation needs a valid NERD clearance slip
- Start at the NERD onboarding portal (upload thesis/project first)
- Prepare email, NIN slip, passport photo, result/attestation docs
- Details get verified before final thesis/project upload link
- Notice signed by Abubakar Aliyu (Deputy Registrar, Students' Affairs)
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has introduced a compulsory requirement for all graduating students and prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, following a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
In an official circular, the university stated that graduates seeking mobilisation for the NYSC must obtain clearance from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD). The requirement takes effect from the 2026 NYSC Batch “A” onward; only graduates with valid NERD clearance slips will be processed for mobilisation.
What the New Requirement Means
FUT Minna says the change means a graduate must present a NERD clearance slip before the university processes NYSC mobilisation.
The university explained that the step supports a federal move to centralise academic records and improve data integrity within Nigeria’s education system (the circular links it to record handling and verification).
Who This Affects
The circular targets:
- graduating students of FUTMINNA, and
- graduates who plan to join NYSC (from 2026 Batch “A” upward).
So, if mobilisation is the target, NERD clearance becomes part of the checklist.
NERD Clearance Procedure (As Stated)
Graduating students are required to begin the process on the NERD onboarding portal using either of these links:
Applicants must complete a preliminary upload of their thesis or project work. Then, the system checks submitted details; after verification, candidates receive a link to upload the thesis or project. On completion, NERD issues the clearance slip.
Documents to Keep Ready
To complete the clearance process, students are expected to have these ready:
- a functional email address
- soft copy of thesis or project
- certificate, statement of result, or letter of attestation
- passport photograph
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip
Where an attestation letter is requested, the university stated that students should upload their certificate or statement of result (yes, that detail is in the circular).
Signatory and Student Advice
The notice was signed by Abubakar Aliyu, Deputy Registrar, Students’ Affairs, and Focal Officer for NERD at FUT Minna.
Students are advised to comply promptly to avoid delays in the NYSC mobilisation process; a slow start can become a Delay later, and nobody wants that.
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