Despite Insecurity and Abduction of Corps Members, FG Moves to Create Similar Scheme for NCE Graduates

The Federal Government is set to introduce a new training program similar to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), despite ongoing concerns over the safety and security of current NYSC members.

The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Olawande Wisdom, during the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan yesterday, NAN reported.

The new scheme is part of broader training reforms being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to address the gap for NCE graduates, who, unlike university graduates, currently do not have a dedicated program like the NYSC.

The major priority of the ministry is citizenship and training, and we are bringing them back. We have NYSC for those who finished from universities, but what of those who finished from NCE and others? Wisdom said.

The proposed program aims to offer local training opportunities for NCE graduates, eliminating the need for them to travel to other states, a key factor given the heightened insecurity in many regions.

This comes amid concerns over the safety of NYSC members, who kidnappers and violent groups across the country have increasingly targeted.

Wisdom emphasised that the new scheme would not only address social issues but also strengthen citizenship and training among Nigerian youths.

He pointed to the success of organisations like the Boys’ Brigade and Girl Guides in keeping young people away from negative influences. He stressed the importance of reinstating such values through the proposed program.

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