More reactions have continued to trail the proposed reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
This time, a civil society group, the National Alliance for Democracy, has called on General Yakubu Gowon, the founder of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and all former Presidents of Nigeria to urgently intervene in the ongoing proposed reforms of the scheme.
The group expressed deep concern that some aspects of the reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council could undermine the core objectives of national unity, integration, and cohesion for which the NYSC was established in 1973.
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In a statement signed by Lucky Eremosele, the National Convener, the group praised President Bola Tinubu for his consistent support for the scheme but appealed that any changes to the NYSC be carried out in line with the founding ideals of the programme.
The group acknowledged the need for modernisation but advised against reforms that shift the NYSC too far towards a commercial or skills-only focus at the expense of its unity mandate.
The National Convener commended corps members for their resilience and service over the decades while urging the government to prioritise their safety, welfare, and the scheme’s original philosophy in any review process.
(Editor: Ada Ononye)
