Minister of Education Proposes Extension of NYSC Program

Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program from one year to two years.

This move aims to better equip Nigerian youths with skills and contribute significantly to national development.

The proposed extension would allow for a more comprehensive implementation of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program, enabling corps members to become self-reliant and job creators. The minister also commended NYSC for adopting a digitalized mobilization process, which has helped curb certificate racketeering among foreign-trained graduates.

Additionally, the minister addressed the issue of OND part-time graduates who obtain full-time HND certificates but are excluded from national service, describing it as a lingering concern that requires attention. The NYSC Director-General called for the creation of a national database to track Nigerian youths studying abroad, to help address challenges related to foreign education credentials.