NYSC Should Be Scrapped For Its Loss Of Value And Human Lives - iamtoch1

This comment calls for NYSC to be scrapped, arguing it has “lost its value” and has caused tragic deaths. While it is true that safety concerns and program flaws deserve serious attention, dismissing the scheme entirely overlooks its continued benefits. NYSC still provides graduates with job eligibility, fosters national unity, and offers skill-building opportunities.

Rather than abolishing it outright, a balanced approach would be to reform the program—improving security, welfare, and relevance to modern job markets. Scrapping it without a viable alternative could disadvantage thousands of graduates and weaken one of Nigeria’s few nationwide youth integration initiatives.