By Abdullateef Salau, Itodo Daniel Sule & Balarabe Alkassim Unlike 2020, 2021 has been a tumultuous year for the National Assembly, with both chambers witnessing rowdy sessions. The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) was passed amid rancour and divisions among the federal lawmakers, while the Electoral Bill pitched them against governors, with both sides flexing muscles…
NYSC: To Be Or Not, Whose Decision, Dare Or N’Assembly? By Olabisi Deji-Folutile
In a situation like this, asking innocent youth to travel to totally unfamiliar terrains all in the name of NYSC scheme is like sending them to a slaughter house. Many parents would rather the scheme be scrapped to free them of the apprehension they have to contend with anytime their children have to go for the service year.
by Olabisi Deji-Folutile
May 28, 2021
The National Youth Service Corps Scheme has been in the news following reports that the House of Representatives is considering a bill to repeal the NYSC Act. The scheme, established by decree 24, was introduced on May 22, 1973 by Nigeria’s military leader, Yakubu Gowon, to foster reconciliation, reconstruction, and rebuilding of Nigeria after the civil war.
I think it is out of place for a Youth Minister to make a categorical statement on what is still being debated by representatives of Nigerian at the National Assembly. He could have advanced reasons why the scheme should be allowed to continue, like the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Shuaibu Ibrahim, did.
The National Youth Service Corps scheme has been in the news following reports that the House of Representatives is considering a bill to repeal the NYSC Act. The scheme, established by decree 24, was introduced on May 22, 1973 by Nigeria’s military leader, Yakubu Gowon, to foster reconciliation, reconstruction, and the rebuilding of Nigeria after the civil war.
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