With the spate of violence witnessed frequently in the northern part of the country and with casualties,mostly innocent people,witnessed every moment,there is need for caution.With Boko Haram releasing bombs almost everyday in Borno state and some northern touts instigating riots,even corp members fall victims.It is clearly painful for a parent to spend hard-earned money to train his child,and when he/she goes to serve his/her country,he/she gets killed by an uncaring and clearly illiterate mob.The recent events in Bauchi are still fresh in our memories.To forestall this ugly trend,many people have called for a reformation,or even total stoppage,of NYSC.However,I view it differently.
Every northerner who goes to the East on NYSC is guaranteed optimum security and acceptance.Every Easterner who goes to the South West gets the same treatment,I believe.The ideas of fostering unity and learning the culture and traditions of other tribes are usually achieved.It seems the north is clearly the problem area here.The actions of some useless never-do-wells cannot stop a fantastic idea.If the NYSC were to be stopped,wouldn't those animals feel proud of a 'job well done'?
Rather than stopped,I would suggest the NYSC postings be done in a way people are posted where their securities are guaranteed.And,if they were not to be,security of the corp members should be looked into.They are the future of the nation.
But,stopping NYSC entirely is clearly not the best of ideas,in my opinion.