NYSC Program practiced abroad as University Of Arkansas students reenact experience.
Nigerian students at the University of Arkansas in the United States this month, gave their American host community a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a feel of what the NYSC program is like.
In Nigeria, It is mandatory for all graduates of universities or polytechnics to undergo one-year National Youth Service. This life changing scheme was set up by the Nigerian government in the year 1973 to involve Nigerian graduates in nation building and the development of the country.
The National Youth Service Corps program last a whole year. However, before the national assignments fully gets underway, there’s usually 3 weeks of regimented camp activities in virtually all the states of the federation.
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The National Youth Service Corps program last a whole year. However, before the national assignments fully gets underway, there’s usually 3 weeks of regimented camp activities in virtually all the states of the federation. For the three weeks, National youth Corp members engage in several activities like camp drills, military parades, and the famous mammy market paroles. For many, they are arguably the best weeks in the whole service year.
In order to give their host community the opportunity to experience the NYSC, Nnamdi Ezike, a PhD student at the University of Arkansas and his compatriots, re-enacted the NYSC experience, which includes camp drills, parades and mammy market paroles.
While some have argued that the mandatory National Service scheme is a waste of time for Nigerian graduates, others have maintained that it enables not just nation-buidling but character development as well as self-reliance for every corp member.
The activities in the 3-week orientation in designated camps in Nigeria are what Nnamdi Ezike and other students chose to re-enact. Apparently, it was enjoyable and great.
