Reps Move to Support NYSC Members in Government Jobs

The House of Representatives has initiated a motion to address the rejection of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by government offices. Sponsored by Hon.

Rodnei Ebikebina Ambaiowei during a plenary session, the motion emphasizes the importance of the NYSC scheme, established under Decree No. 24 of 1973, which aims to foster national unity and development post-civil war. The scheme is designed to integrate graduates from various regions into states where they serve, promoting national cohesion and community development.

However, there are concerns regarding the rejection of NYSC members by government agencies, which denies young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and contributes to their vulnerability to exploitation. The motion urges government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including the National Assembly, to stop rejecting NYSC members and to develop work schedules that accommodate their integration.

This initiative aims to ensure that the NYSC members are effectively utilized, enhancing their contributions to economic growth and national development.