HURIWA opposes calls for suspension of NYSC, proposes improved security, funding

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has opposed recent suggestions to suspend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

Instead, it proposed bolstering security measures and increasing funding.

Speaking to reporters, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, underscored the NYSC’s crucial role in shaping national identity and fostering unity over its five-decade history.

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Onwubiko commended the NYSC’s achievements, pointing out numerous successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who emerged from its ranks.

The group firmly rejected the idea of suspending the NYSC, stressing the scheme’s mission to bridge ethnic and cultural divides among Nigerian youths.

Expressing concern about the security challenges facing the country, HURIWA acknowledged the NYSC as a victim, not a cause, and urged the government to implement comprehensive security measures.

It specifically called on President Bola Tinubu to expedite the passage of the NYSC Youth Trust Fund, derived from one percent of companies’ profits, aimed at enhancing the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department (SAED) of NYSC.

Highlighting the critical shortage of teachers in Nigeria, HURIWA argued against scrapping the NYSC, asserting its importance for education and emphasizing the invaluable contributions of NYSC teachers.

Onwubiko reiterated HURIWA’s unwavering support for the NYSC, urging the government to address insecurity and create a conducive environment for the program to flourish while preserving its legacy.