NDU Graduates Appeal for Help as Unpaid Fees Block NYSC and Job Opportunities
By Passman Akpos
A growing number of graduates from the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, have cried out over their inability to complete their academic clearance years after graduation due to unpaid school and clearance fees — a situation that has left many stranded, unable to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or secure meaningful employment.
According to a recent online appeal, several affected graduates have remained within Bayelsa State, “roaming around” as they cannot obtain their final clearance certificates, which are required for NYSC mobilization and job applications.
The post, which has sparked public sympathy, reads in part:
> “Do you know that some students who graduated from Niger Delta University many years ago have not gotten their clearance because they have not finished paying their school fees and/or clearance fees? Many of them are just roaming round the State as they cannot go for NYSC or get any good job.
Concerned individuals, including Ere Efeke, Sunny Pere, Ebipade Destiny Collins, and Emomotimi Collins, have volunteered to assist some of the affected graduates financially, calling for others to join in offering support.
Among those seeking assistance is Peremobowei Igali, who reportedly needs ₦80,000 to complete his clearance. Another affected student, Ayibateke Alex, is said to owe school fees from his 200-level to final year.
One of the coordinators of the initiative, who preferred anonymity, said the effort aims to identify all affected persons and mobilize well-meaning individuals and alumni to help settle their outstanding balances.
> “Some of these graduates left school five to eight years ago but are still waiting for clearance because of financial hardship. We want to rally support so that they can finally move forward with their lives,” the coordinator explained.
The group is also calling for a central contact number to facilitate communication between donors and beneficiaries for verification and support arrangements.
This development has once again highlighted the challenges of financial hardship faced by students in public institutions and the urgent need for interventions to ensure that deserving graduates are not denied opportunities due to unpaid fees.
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