NYSC scheme will remain - Minister of Youth and Sport dismisses report

• NYSC scheme reaches its second reading on Monday

• Minister of Youth & Sport, Sunday Dare dismissed the report

• He said government will continue to stand with its youth

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has stated that the National Youth Service Corps scheme (NYSC) will remain.

The minister who dismissed claims that the NYSC scheme will be scrapped noted that the government will continue to stand by its youth.

According to him, the NYSC is a major tool used for the national development of our youth.

Recall, two days ago, it was reported that the NYSC scheme will be scrapped as it reaches its second reading in the House of Representatives.

The minister in a tweet said "the NYSC scheme remains one of the greatest tools for National development for our youth. The commitment of the government to sustaining the NYSC scheme remains. Dynamic Reforms and Initiatives towards current realities are ongoing. Nigeria will stand with her youth".