NYSC will not be scrapped but restructured- FG
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The Federal Government is against the bill that is seeking to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
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The Nigerian government has announced plans to reform the scheme instead
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The program has come under heavy criticism recently because of the security situation in the country
The federal government has repelled against the bill that seeks to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The bill proposed by the Rivers State lawmaker last week has gotten past the first reading in the House of Representatives.
The major criticism of the scheme is the risk to which fresh graduates are exposed, by travelling to other parts of the country.
Mr Abiante also argued that the scheme has failed to address its primary purpose since people can now apply for relocation to their geopolitical zones.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has argued against the proposed bill.
He claims that the scheme serves as a great tool for youth development in the state.
Mr Dare however revealed that the government is planning to reform the program in a bid to sustain it.
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