Rights Group Opposes Calls to Scrap NYSC, Labels Critics' Demands as Detrimental to National Unity
Semaka emphasized the non-security nature of the NYSC, highlighting that blaming the scheme for incidents like kidnapping or the death of Corps members is unpatriotic. He urged Nigerians to support security personnel with intelligence rather than targeting a program designed to foster unity.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), a rights group, has strongly opposed renewed calls for the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. The group, during a press conference in Abuja, described the clamor as ridiculous and detrimental to national unity and integration.
Rev Solomon Semaka, the convener of SNM, expressed concerns over the calls to suspend NYSC based on security challenges, deeming such demands retrogressive. Semaka accused advocates of having selfish motives, hinting at potential political agendas behind the calls.
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During the press conference, Semaka criticized human rights groups attacking NYSC under the guise of civil society organizations without valid justification. He argued that shutting down the NYSC scheme due to insecurity would embolden criminals and undermine the efforts of security personnel dedicated to eliminating insecurity.
Semaka emphasized the non-security nature of the NYSC, highlighting that blaming the scheme for incidents like kidnapping or the death of Corps members is unpatriotic. He urged Nigerians to support security personnel with intelligence rather than targeting a program designed to foster unity.
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The SNM convener commended NYSC's efforts in ensuring the security of corps members and called for a collective focus on ending insecurity rather than blaming critical government institutions. He urged Nigerians and civil society organizations to collaborate on tangible options to address security concerns without dismantling functional institutions.
