BREAKING: FG rejects moves to scrap NYSC by National Assembly

The Federal Government has kicked against the move by the National Assembly to scrap the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

IDOMA VOICE had reported that the bill seeking to scrap the scheme is set for second reading at the House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing the Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante

However, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday, said the Federal Government remains committed to the scheme.

He tweeted: “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”.