Hence, deploying the NERD’s computerised digital submissions and credential verification system as an academic progression watchdog is timely and commendable. The NERD programme is a special federation intervention programme that was approved by the Tinubu-led Federal Executive Council in February 2025. N84, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to henceforth include compliance with the NERD Policy by a prospective Corps member as a prerequisite to NYSC mobilisation or exemption. Similarly, the policy also mandates the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to fund or refund only students who have complied with the NERD policy. The Executive Director of Cybersecurity and Programme Communication for the NERD programme, Haula Galadima, recently confirmed that the various schemes on the NERD programme are ready and awaiting flag off.