ABU Zaria Issues NERD Compliance Notice for 2025 Batch C NYSC Mobilization

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has issued an important bulletin regarding the newly approved Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy by the Federal Executive Council. This policy directly affects all graduates seeking NYSC mobilization.

Compliance Mandate

All graduates must obtain NERD clearance before becoming eligible for NYSC mobilization. This policy applies to 2025 Batch C and all subsequent batches. Only graduates with valid NERD clearance slips will be able to proceed with national service.

Required Documents

Students preparing for NERD compliance should have:

• Functional email address
• Thesis or project soft copy
• Certificate or statement of result
• Passport photograph
• NIN number or documentation

Compliance Process

Graduates should access the NERD portal through either:

• https://ncd.gov.ng/onboarding
• https://estmat.ncd.gov.ng/ai/enrot-v2.php

During the process, graduates will upload certificate copies for attestation verification before receiving links for thesis upload.

Obtaining Clearance

NERD clearance slips can be obtained through:

• ABU's official portal at www.abu.edu.ng
• Room 122, First Floor, Senate Building at the university

Graduates are advised to begin this process early to avoid delays in NYSC mobilization.