The Ministry of Youth Development has announced plans to introduce a training program equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
This initiative aims to provide NCE holders with the same opportunities for national service currently available to university graduates.
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Olawande Wisdom, revealed this in an event recently.
He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement training reforms that cater to a broader spectrum of Nigerian youth.
“We are working on a training program similar to NYSC for NCE graduates and others,” Wisdom said.
“This initiative will allow them to complete their service within their states, providing a valuable experience without needing to relocate.”
Wisdom noted that youth training organizations, such as the Boys’ Brigade and Girl Guides, have historically played a crucial role in preventing social vices.
He stressed the importance of reviving such citizenship training programs as part of the ministry’s broader efforts to instill discipline and responsibility among young Nigerians.
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