"NYSC Program Should be Scrapped, There is no Job after it"- Critic Says
The Critics urged that the government should calculate the allowances for the year and give the money to every graduate to start their own business.
Zita Ezechi 
The debate surrounding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria has resurfaced following renewed calls for its abolition, countered by arguments advocating its relevance in national development. Critics of the NYSC system argue that the mandatory one-year program, which involves graduates serving in various parts of the country, lacks practical benefits for employment opportunities.
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They contend that the NYSC certificate holds little weight in securing jobs, often serving as an unnecessary requirement imposed by employers rather than a meaningful qualification.
"The call for the scrapping of NYSC will never see the light of day," one critic remarked. "Every graduate wants to wear the uniform with attached suffering," highlighting the enduring appeal of the program despite its perceived shortcomings in addressing youth unemployment.
Advocates for reform suggest alternative measures, proposing that the government allocate the funds earmarked for NYSC allowances directly to graduates. This, they argue, would empower young people to embark on entrepreneurial ventures and startups, thereby fostering economic independence and reducing reliance on formal employment sectors.
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"The government should calculate the allowances for the year and give the money to every graduate to start their own business," proponents urged, emphasizing the potential for entrepreneurial endeavors to stimulate economic growth and innovation.
