Tinubu's NYSC Reforms Mark Bold New Era for Nigeria

Hilliard Eta, the former Vice Chairman of the South-South Progress Congress, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold decision to approve comprehensive reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This approval, made during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on a Monday, is seen as a significant evolution of the 53-year-old scheme.

Eta expressed delight at the reforms, which aim to align the NYSC with contemporary national development priorities. He noted that the restructuring will equip young Nigerians with industrial, entrepreneurial, and vocational skills necessary to drive economic development.

Eta described the FEC's decision as a defining moment for the NYSC, emphasizing the need for the scheme to remain relevant in modern Nigeria. He commended President Tinubu for demonstrating courage and visionary leadership in undertaking these reforms, which he believes will transform the NYSC into a platform for skill-building, job creation, and innovation, ultimately preparing graduates for global competitiveness.