The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has refuted recent reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu ordered the mobilization of its graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Nigerian Law School.
Contrary to circulating claims, there is no evidence to suggest that Tinubu made such directives during his address at the 13th Convocation ceremony of the university. Reports had suggested that the president's remarks were conveyed by his representative, Noel Salihu, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
In response to these allegations, NOUN issued a statement on Friday through its Director of Media and Publicity, Malam Ibrahim Sheme, denouncing the reports as false and misleading. The university clarified that the assertions did not align with the content of the Visitor's speech or the events of the Convocation Ceremony.
The statement, titled "Re: President Tinubu Directs Inclusion of National Open University Graduates in NYSC Scheme," emphasized that the news reports were based on an inaccurate version of the speech circulated on social media platforms.
NOUN emphasized its commitment to maintaining integrity and professionalism in all engagements, urging the public and stakeholders to rely on verified sources of information, particularly those directly affiliated with the university.
The full speech of the Visitor can be accessed on NOUN's official social media channels, including YouTube and Facebook.
In conclusion, NOUN reiterated its dedication to upholding the highest standards and urged vigilance against misinformation.
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