BREAKING: Over 4.6m have participated in NYSC scheme – DG

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director -General, Brig Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim said that about 4.6 million Nigerians have so far participated in the NYSC scheme.

He made this known at an ongoing media parley with editors and reporters covering the organisation in Abuja.

The Brig. General said the scheme, since its inception, has continued to contribute to national development.

The scheme was established in May 1973 by former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (retd).