The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has dismissed suggestions to extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme to two years, insisting that what Nigeria needs is a more impactful and productive one-year service.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday after the 2025 Annual Management Conference of the NYSC, Olawande emphasized the importance of equipping corps members with practical skills that would empower them to create jobs and improve their lives.
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