The NYSC scheme has been in existence for years in Nigeria. And has really groomed quite a number the Nigerian youth making them to really discover the essence of service to humanity
Personally I think the scheme in it's goal have been able to unite people of different ethnicity and believe system and in a little way it has kept peace amongst people of different backgrounds and religions.
My concern has been drawn lately to what could b the economic importance or benefits of the NYSC sheme to the economy of our dear country Nigeria .
The federal government though have treatend several times to scrab the scheme have not been able to do so my question is if the scheme is scrabed, is there any part of the economy that will collapse or suffer, brings me to think what the reason is why the federal government have not been able to scrab the scheme .
Mind you am not of the oppinion that the scheme be scrabed but am only concerned about what benefits has it been to the country's economy
The NYSC scheme is now obsolete. We were told the scheme will Foster peace and unity in the country. The aim of the programme has been achieved, why is it still there? Even the NYSC officials have compromised the whole process. The insecurity in the country is a major thing to be concerned about. The government is only putting the live and future of Nigerian youths at risk. Especially those posted to States very far from their place of residence.
On one hand too, the scheme has helped with connections as youths get to meet people from all walks of life, but then lots of youth have lost opportunities because they have to compulsorily serve the country for a whole year. Instead of scrapping the scheme (because a lot of people will lose their job if the scheme is scrapped), NYSC should be made optional.