The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC Nigeria) was set up to inculcate in Nigerian youths a spirit of selfless service to the community and to promote a spirit of oneness and unity in a nation of diverse cultures, economic and social backgrounds. It was one of the tools by which Nigeria hoped to achieve some of her post civil war objectives of a united, strong and self-reliant nation, a dynamic economy, a land full of opportunities for all citizens and a free and democratic economy. The NYSC Nigeria scheme has only a few of the features common to successful programs and in more than one instance clearly runs counter to them. For example it is not easily apparent that the NYSC Nigeria scheme meets the needs of the Nigerian society. Read more:[url] http://blog.zeesaa.com/nysc-nigeria-benefits-nation/#.V_1ajugrK00[/url]