The recent announcement by the federal government of far-reaching reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deserves a serious interrogation ... The NYSC remains one of Nigeria’s most enduring national institutions.
For the NYSC to transition into a programme of proper skills tooling and innovation, there is a need to strongly address the government's admission of its failure in education in the country ....
In a country where “national service” has too often translated into national sacrifice, the Federal Government has rolled out what it calls the most comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its 53-year history.
• Directs youth devt, justice ministries to fast-track process of amending NYSCAct ... Tinubu directed the ministry of youth development and that of justice to fast-track the process of amending the NYSC Act and subsidiary regulations.
* Directs youth development and justice ministries to fastrack process of amending the NYSC act ... “For 53 years, the NYSC has served the cause of national unity ... “The NYSC orientation programme will now become a six-week journey.
After all, who would argue against the safety of Nigerian youths? Who would oppose measures aimed at protecting NYSC members from insecurity? Yet, public discourse must rise above emotions and sentiments.
Umaru Kwairanga, welcomed the NYSC delegation and reaffirmed the importance of investor education and financial empowerment in building a stronger and more inclusive economy ... The NYSC Capital Market ...
Through its partnership with the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and a growing network of institutions, the programme has reached hundreds of thousands of corps members across the country.
Speaking at the signing, the Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu commended the initiative, describing it as a timely and innovative addition to the SAED programme.