
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, was established in Nigeria on 22ND May, 1973 by then Nigeria's former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who promulgated the NYSC decree 24 in 1973 which stated that the NYSC is being established "with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity".The scheme, "which some ill motivated persons tried to write off at inception, has since grown to such a level of national importance and acceptance," to the extent that "no one can today speak of national unity, or rural development, without mentioning the NYSC. SEE MORE AFTER CUT>>>