Date: May 22, 1977.
NYSC was introduced by Yakubu Gowon on the 22 of May 1973 with the aim of uniting, reconciling and renewing the national consciousness, which was at an all-time low after the Civil War. It was promulgated according to decree No. 24, which explained that the scheme was set up “with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity”.
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