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Reps Move to End Rejection of NYSC Members by Government Agencies
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…say the practice undermines National Service Scheme, waste public funds
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has taken steps to address the growing rejection of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by government institutions across the country, warning that the trend is undermining the objectives of the national service scheme and depriving young graduates of valuable work experience.
The move followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by Rep. Rodney Ambaiowei, who raised concerns over what he described as the increasing refusal of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to accept corps members posted to them for their mandatory one-year national service.
Presenting the motion, Ambaiowei reminded lawmakers that the NYSC was established as a critical component of Nigeria’s post-civil war reconciliation and nation-building efforts.
He stated: “The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme was established as part of the post-civil war reconstruction of Nigeria with the specific aims of fostering national unity, reconciliation, and reconstruction by engaging young graduates in community service and promoting a sense of shared national identity and purpose. The scheme came into effect vide Decree No. 24 of 1973 (now the National Youth Service Corps Act, Cap. N84, LFN, 2004) promulgated by the General Yakubu Gowon administration.”
The lawmaker noted that for more than five decades, the scheme has played a significant role in promoting national integration by deploying graduates to states outside their regions of origin and residence.
Ambaiowei further highlighted the positive contributions of the programme over the years, including community development, business growth and social integration.
According to him, “Since its inception, the scheme has fostered national cohesion and healing, as a mandatory national scheme, graduates of universities and polytechnics from different regions of the country converge to render compulsory one-year national service in locations other than their states of origin and residence.
“The scheme has recorded positive impacts in credible service delivery, marriages contracted during service year, successful business development in places of primary assignment, and integration of corps members in their host communities, among other benefits”.
Despite these achievements, the lawmaker expressed concern that many government establishments now routinely reject corps members posted to them, leaving graduates without meaningful opportunities to contribute or gain practical experience.
Ambaiowei also cautioned that the practice amounts to a waste of public resources, as the government continues to pay allowances to corps members who are left without structured engagements.
“The scheme, which is designed to provide willing workforce to the public and private sectors, is currently facing setbacks as Government establishments are rejecting NYSC corps members, denying them service opportunities and experience. This has left many graduates vulnerable to exploitation by private firms and crime, while wasting the scheme’s intended workforce for public and private sectors.
“The rejecting corps members wastes public funds since the government still pays stipends for no economic contribution, without a clear engagement plan, the NYSC scheme loses value and discourages future graduates from participating.
“Proper deployment and utilisation of this young Corps Members’ energy in government offices during service year will enhance valuable experience, prepare them for rewarding careers in the public and private sectors, and boost national productivity and economic growth”, he added.
Following deliberations, the House resolved to urge all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, including the National Assembly, to stop rejecting corps members and instead create work structures that accommodate and effectively engage them.
Lawmakers also mandated the House Committee on Youth Development to liaise with the Director-General of the NYSC with a view to developing a comprehensive framework for deploying and harnessing the potential of corps members throughout their service year.
The resolution is expected to strengthen the implementation of the NYSC scheme and ensure that young graduates are given meaningful opportunities to contribute to national development while acquiring practical workplace experience.
By Gloria Ikibah
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament will this week begin deliberations on strategies to position Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional value chains, as part of efforts to boost economic integration and expand opportunities for businesses across West Africa.
The discussions will take place during a delocalised meeting of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector; Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research; Administration, Finance and Budget; and Public Accounts, scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, from 27 to 31 July 2026.
The meeting will focus on the theme, “Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains,” reflecting growing recognition of the critical role small businesses play in the region’s economy.
According to a media advisory issued by the Communications Directorate of the ECOWAS Parliament on 21 July 2026, “The ECOWAS Parliament is holding the delocalized Meeting of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector | Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research | Administration, Finance and Budget | Public Accounts, on the theme ‘Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains.’”
The meeting comes at a time when policymakers across West Africa are seeking practical ways to unlock the economic potential of MSMEs, which remain the backbone of the region’s private sector.
A United Nations policy brief on the subject indicates that MSMEs account for more than 90 per cent of all businesses and provide about half of total employment across ECOWAS member states. Despite their importance, many of these enterprises continue to operate outside the formal economy and face significant obstacles, including limited access to finance, weak infrastructure and barriers to cross-border trade.
Lawmakers are expected to examine these challenges and develop recommendations aimed at integrating MSMEs more effectively into regional value chains, improving their competitiveness and enabling them to contribute more meaningfully to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
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