Will NYSC still be compulsory under your plan?
No. I want to make participation in NYSC voluntary, so young Nigerians can choose pathways that align with their goals and national priorities. Alongside this, I will prioritize NYSC graduates in recruitment for critical public service roles, including the police and military, where applicable. There will also be an annual cap on participation to ensure quality, proper deployment, and effective resource management.
Where this comes from
p. 37 5.2. HEALTHCARE (UNDER HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
Details:
● Make participation in the NYSC voluntary, allowing young Nigerians to choose pathways that align with their goals and national priorities ● Prioritize NYSC graduates in recruitment for critical public service roles, including the police, military, and other government institutions, where applicable ● Introduce an annual cap on participation to ensure quality, proper deployment, and effective resource management ● Deploy corps members to communities and sectors where their skills are most needed, particularly in education, healthcare, agriculture, and public service delivery ● Integrate structured paramilitary and civic training to build discipline, leadership, and national resilience
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