Those behind the struggle for scrapping of the NYSC scheme do not mean well for this country – Sultan of Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’advert Abubakar has stated that these behind requires scrapping of the Nationwide Youth Service (NYSC) scheme don’t imply nicely for the nation.

The Monarch made the declare whereas internet hosting some chosen members of NYSC Batch A stream 2 Corps members posted to Sokoto state in his palace on Monday Might 31.

Abubakar who disclosed that the NYSC scheme was established to foster the nation’s unity and strengthen ties amongst Nigerians, added that the scheme is probably the most wanted programme in view of the current state of affairs when Nigeria is sort of divided alongside ethnic and spiritual traces.

He stated;

“I heard there are efforts for the scrapping of the NYSC scheme, I guarantee you that these behind that battle don’t imply nicely for this nation.”

The Sultan famous that the 2 main religions in Nigeria, Christianity and Islam are in opposition to the killing of harmless folks and in addition urged youth corps members to contemplate the state as their second residence and discover the alternatives therein.

He stated;

“I urge you to be safety acutely aware whereas staying in Sokoto, there are safety challenges now everywhere in the world, we now have our personal share additionally.

”You shouldn’t hold late nights and if in case you have any challenges contact your district head as a result of they’re like your father and guardian.”

Abubakar additional acknowledged that there wouldn’t be any reprisal “as a result of a northerner had been killed in Owerri, Enugu or Aba”, as one other particular person couldn’t be punished due to what somebody did elsewhere.