Tinubu defends NYSC reforms, says scheme must meet today’s realities

By Ayobami Okerinde
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s sweeping reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, improve employability and position them as drivers of national development.
In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu described the reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday as the most significant since the NYSC was established in 1973.
According to the president, the overhaul fulfils a promise he made at his inauguration to create meaningful opportunities for young people and ensure they play a central role in his administration.
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