The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, said those behind the clamour for the scrapping of the National Youth Service (NYSC) scheme did not mean well for Nigeria.
The Sultan made this known in Sokoto when he received the Batch-A Stream-2 members of the Scheme who are currently undergoing orientation exercise in the state on Monday.
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar opines that NYSC scheme was established to foster unity, proper encouragement, and development of common ties among Nigeria’s nationality.
“I heard there is a bill for the scrapping of NYSC scheme is at the National Assembly. Let me tell you that those behind that bill did not mean well for this country,” Sultan said.
“National scheme is most needed now when Nigeria is dividing along with ethnicity and religious backgrounds.” He noted.
The Spiritual leader, while welcoming the new corp members, also assures them that Sokoto is one of the most peaceful states in the country.
Sultan Sa’ad further encouraged them to see Sokoto state as their second home state. He also urged them to respect the customs and traditions of their host communities.
He also urged them to be security conscious, admitting that there are security challenges in some parts of the state as part of global phenomena.
“I urged you to be security conscious while staying in Sokoto; you know there are security challenges now in all over the world which we here have our own share. Don’t keep late at night. If you have any challenges, contact your district head because they are like your father and guardian,” the Monarch advised.
Speaking earlier, the Sokoto state coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Philip Enaberue, lauded the Sultan for his unflinching support to the scheme in the state.
Mr. Enaberue stated that as a tradition, they were in the palace to pay homage to Sultan and seek his fatherly advice and blessings.
