53 years After, NYSC Continues to Bridge Economic and Socio-Cultural Gaps in Nigeria

Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), will be 53 years on 22 May 2026, having been established by Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) on May 22 1972.

The national youth service scheme was at that time solely established to promote unity amongst the people after the Nigerian civil war that ended in 1970.

Fifty-three years down the line the scheme has not only promoted unity, it has also promoted inter marriages and currently contributes to Nigeria’s economy in diverse areas.

The NYSC through corps members have contributed immensely to the educational section in the country. Most schools rely on serving corps members to run their schools.