National Youth Service Corp Scheme and the Quest for National Unity and Development: A Public Relations Perspective
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2012-10
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College of Social and Management Sciences, Joseph Afe Babalola University, Osun.
Abstract
Doubts have shrouded the essence of the National Youth Service Corps scheme. While some sections question its relevance, others uphold that the scheme which has lasted for almost four decades contribute in no small measure to unity, peace and progress. Triggered by the opinion impasse, the study seeks to establish the scheme’s relevance and the possibility of improving on it using the public relations approach. Consequently, a survey was carried out in Kaiama and Baruten local government areas all in Kwara State, Nigeria. Findings from the 193 respondents reveal that the NYSC scheme is still relevant. It, therefore, concludes that the structures of the scheme be maintained. The study, therefore, recommends rigorous implementation and routine evaluation of the scheme to make it more productive.
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National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC), National Unity, Development, Public Relations
Citation
Udende, P. & Abdulrauf-Salau, A. (2012). National Youth Service Corp Scheme and the Quest for National Unity and Development: A Public Relations Perspective. JABU International Journal of Social and Management Sciences. 4 (1); 77-91, Published by College of Social and Management Sciences, Joseph Afe Babalola University, Osun