Is NYSC Necessary ?
By Oluwasemilore Page (Formely known as Khaleefah The Blogger)

The National Youth Service Corps is a mandatory exercise for every fresh university graduate, but the system has lately been running on different government promises.

Lately issues like health hazards, terrorism, favoritism has trailed the system and has made it a failed project unlike the one established by the Late Yakubu Gowon.

Nowadays, fresh graduates like me don’t want to be sent far from home, we all want places like home and there is no other place better than home. Ask 90% out of the 100% qualified for the scheme, their number one choice of state is either their State of Residence, Lagos or Abuja (FCT). Why ??

Right from time, the system has been driven by failed promises, Even during this recession period, The FG still cant put word out on the promised increase of the Corpers Monthly Allowance.

Negotiations were in place during the last administration but the recent administration have no concern for the wellbeing of the corpers being sent far north/east from their homes all in the name of embracing a new culture and promoting unity among Nigerians.

The answer to the question ‘Is NYSC Necessary’ depends on your own point of view. But majority would agree with me that the answer is ‘NO’. Out of the qualified 100%, 25% see NYSC as a ‘Oju Aye’ thing, they just want to wear the uniform and feel among, upload on various social media networks and the alias ‘Corper’ alone bring them joy but this 25% are unmindful of the disadvantages or advantages of being a corper. All they want is the opportunity to wear the legendary uniform.

Next is another 25% that truly want to serve our father’s land, they are not bothered about the state they were posted, they don’t care about the tin-tin-ly allowee that they government throws at them at the end of the month. All they want is to get with NYSC , collect the certificates and be done.

Coming through is another 25%, mostly the sons and daughters of the Upper Class, the once that calls themselves ‘The Fortunates’. They don’t have to register or apply for the scheme, of course their various names have been sent to NYSC by their school’s senates and co. This 25% are the first to be sorted and verified, they are posted to their state of choice, some don’t even serve, all they do is stay at home, then show up on the sign-out day to collect the prestigious certificate.

Now is NYSC worth it ? is it worth that precious 1 year of yours ? That 1 year you could have utilized in any entrepreneurial skill you had. Not even this period, with rumours everywhere that the corpers wont be given their monthly allowee anymore but their total allowees at the end of the service year…Scam! Scam Alert! Another way for those in charge to put the corper’s allowees into a jubilant corruption mood, or invest their money in another ponzi scheme.

Think deeply, you should know whether NYSC is meant for you, them or us ??

This is where I have to stop today….shoutout to those serving or about to serve our father’s land. May the good Lord guide you all.

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Is NYSC Necessary ?
By Oluwasemilore Page (Formely known as Khaleefah The Blogger)

The National Youth Service Corps is a mandatory exercise for every fresh university graduate, but the system has lately been running on different government promises.

Lately issues like health hazards, terrorism, favoritism has trailed the system and has made it a failed project unlike the one established by the Late Yakubu Gowon.

Nowadays, fresh graduates like me don’t want to be sent far from home, we all want places like home and there is no other place better than home. Ask 90% out of the 100% qualified for the scheme, their number one choice of state is either their State of Residence, Lagos or Abuja (FCT). Why ??

Right from time, the system has been driven by failed promises, Even during this recession period, The FG still cant put word out on the promised increase of the Corpers Monthly Allowance.

Negotiations were in place during the last administration but the recent administration have no concern for the wellbeing of the corpers being sent far north/east from their homes all in the name of embracing a new culture and promoting unity among Nigerians.

The answer to the question ‘Is NYSC Necessary’ depends on your own point of view. But majority would agree with me that the answer is ‘NO’. Out of the qualified 100%, 25% see NYSC as a ‘Oju Aye’ thing, they just want to wear the uniform and feel among, upload on various social media networks and the alias ‘Corper’ alone bring them joy but this 25% are unmindful of the disadvantages or advantages of being a corper. All they want is the opportunity to wear the legendary uniform.

Next is another 25% that truly want to serve our father’s land, they are not bothered about the state they were posted, they don’t care about the tin-tin-ly allowee that they government throws at them at the end of the month. All they want is to get with NYSC , collect the certificates and be done.

Coming through is another 25%, mostly the sons and daughters of the Upper Class, the once that calls themselves ‘The Fortunates’. They don’t have to register or apply for the scheme, of course their various names have been sent to NYSC by their school’s senates and co. This 25% are the first to be sorted and verified, they are posted to their state of choice, some don’t even serve, all they do is stay at home, then show up on the sign-out day to collect the prestigious certificate.

Now is NYSC worth it ? is it worth that precious 1 year of yours ? That 1 year you could have utilized in any entrepreneurial skill you had. Not even this period, with rumours everywhere that the corpers wont be given their monthly allowee anymore but their total allowees at the end of the service year…Scam! Scam Alert! Another way for those in charge to put the corper’s allowees into a jubilant corruption mood, or invest their money in another ponzi scheme.

Think deeply, you should know whether NYSC is meant for you, them or us ??

This is where I have to stop today….shoutout to those serving or about to serve our father’s land. May the good Lord guide you all.

Thanks for taking your time to read this article from your favourite blogger.

Follow on Instagram: @Oluwasemilore_Page