NYSC reforms: Wrong step in the right direction

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 after the Nigerian civil war to promote national integration. The article argues that reforms are necessary, but the current proposals are misguided. The author criticizes the government for modernizing procedures without questioning the fundamental objectives of the program. He calls for a genuine overhaul that considers Nigeria's economic, technological, and security realities in 2026.