The recent proposal by the Federal Government to extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years has caused conversations among educators, youth advocates and policymakers.
According to Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, this extension aims to deepen skills acquisition and tackle youth unemployment, which remain two of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. While the proposal appears visionary, it also raises important questions regarding feasibility, purpose and long-term impact.
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