Minister of Youths and Sports dismisses reports that NYSC scheme will be scrapped

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that the NYSC scheme is set to be scrapped.

This follows reports that the one-year mandatory scheme for all graduates will be scrapped as the bill has passed through it’s second reading at the House of Representatives.

Addressing the speculations on his Twitter handle this morning, the Minister said the government is committed to sustaining the scheme.”The NYSC scheme remains one of the greatest tools for National development for our youth. The commitment of the government to sustaining the NYSC scheme remains. Dynamic Reforms and Initiatives towards current realities are ongoing. Nigeria will stand with her youth.”his tweet reads