Established in 1973 to promote national unity and develop common ties among Nigerian youths,the present NYSC scheme definitely has its flaws.The deployment process is far from being random,youths pay fees for registration , the camps are horrific and no where near the minimum living standards for human beings. Almost all youth corpers get posted to schools(now even professionals, I know a dentist who got posted to a school!),the monthly allowance is nowhere near being adequate for survival and most state owned establishments treat youth corpers like slaves making them work harder than permanent staff with either pittance or no additional pay at all.
Amidst these shortcomings however,I cannot help but admire how much it brings youths from different parts of the country together,how much it benefits rural communities , how it granted me the opportunity to experience first hand the hardship faced by the average Nigerian for a year despite my 'comfortable' background. I now more than ever fully understand what It means to be unable to eat whatever you feel like whenever u feel like, live without basic amenities like pipe borne water and power,also not having any spare income by the next pay-day. This experience for me is invaluable because it enlightened me about the true state of the country.
Nigeria is a huge mess right now,my NYSC experience has taught me that our country's problem stems well beyond the government. Nigerians are EVIL.(i'm sorry to have to say this but it's the bitter truth). In fact I strongly believe it's the best people that get into government seeing the level or wickedness and corruption at the grassroots. Common Nigerians might not be stealing billions as they chastise the leaders for doing but judging from unfaithfulness in 'little things' all i'll say is just give them the opportunity,almost all would do the same and even worse than our present leaders.
I found my NYSC experience very rewarding personally and I believe the scheme should continue,however a whole rejuvenation must be done.The deployment process must me made completely random and transparent . All camps must be scrapped and fully rebuilt to comfortably accommodate a fixed number of corpers,PPA allocation should be more meticulously done and diversified (in no parallel universe should a dentist get posted to a school!) I also feel the allowance should be reviewed and increased by at least 100%.
There is hope for a better Nigeria but majority of the populace have to make a stand in unison to do what is right in all situations at all costs and say 'NO!'to wickedness (which I believe is the true problem). Until this happens however I can confidently say that no government,no strucure and no amount of prayers can make Nigeria great.
The problem is us and the solution also rests with us,till we realise this the vicious cycle will continue .
The End.
Amidst these shortcomings however,I cannot help but admire how much it brings youths from different parts of the country together,how much it benefits rural communities , how it granted me the opportunity to experience first hand the hardship faced by the average Nigerian for a year despite my 'comfortable' background. I now more than ever fully understand what It means to be unable to eat whatever you feel like whenever u feel like, live without basic amenities like pipe borne water and power,also not having any spare income by the next pay-day. This experience for me is invaluable because it enlightened me about the true state of the country.
Nigeria is a huge mess right now,my NYSC experience has taught me that our country's problem stems well beyond the government. Nigerians are EVIL.(i'm sorry to have to say this but it's the bitter truth). In fact I strongly believe it's the best people that get into government seeing the level or wickedness and corruption at the grassroots. Common Nigerians might not be stealing billions as they chastise the leaders for doing but judging from unfaithfulness in 'little things' all i'll say is just give them the opportunity,almost all would do the same and even worse than our present leaders.
I found my NYSC experience very rewarding personally and I believe the scheme should continue,however a whole rejuvenation must be done.The deployment process must me made completely random and transparent . All camps must be scrapped and fully rebuilt to comfortably accommodate a fixed number of corpers,PPA allocation should be more meticulously done and diversified (in no parallel universe should a dentist get posted to a school!) I also feel the allowance should be reviewed and increased by at least 100%.
There is hope for a better Nigeria but majority of the populace have to make a stand in unison to do what is right in all situations at all costs and say 'NO!'to wickedness (which I believe is the true problem). Until this happens however I can confidently say that no government,no strucure and no amount of prayers can make Nigeria great.
The problem is us and the solution also rests with us,till we realise this the vicious cycle will continue .
The End.
Uncle Segun I enjoyed reading all the 5 parts of your Nysc experience...Nice write-up 😊
ReplyDeleteLol thanks dear.which was your favorite?
DeleteYour write-up was awesome my friend!. I think you should share more of your life experiences here. 👍😊#kudos#
ReplyDeleteOshey broda...
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