2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has come out to “give credit to General Yakubu Gowon for introducing this brilliant idea”, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
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| FG celebrates NYSC at 50. Photo: @officialnyscng |
As NYSC marks 50th anniversary, Atiku said Gowon’s “brilliant idea is aimed at consolidating national unity after the bitter memories of the tragic Nigerian civil war”.
Atiku also urged “a review of the mandate of the NYSC scheme”.
The former Vice President of Nigeria said: “As we mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria, we are reminded that the scheme remains one of the most significant policies ever conceived in the country. We must also acknowledge and give credit to General Yakubu Gowon for introducing this brilliant idea aimed at consolidating national unity after the bitter memories of the tragic Nigerian civil war.
“Unity, which is also my agenda as a politician, is essential to building a strong country because a divided country is a weakened country.
“I also use this opportunity to call on politicians, religious leaders and other opinion leaders to continue to encourage unity among the people because disunity feeds hate, which in turn, feeds conflicts. We should always make utterances that promote love and unity and avoid statements that stoke bitter divisions and intolerance.
“At the same time, I urge a review of the mandate of the NYSC scheme to reflect the demands of the current reality.”
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