Education, NYSC Overhaul Will Boost Human Capital – Nwosu

Former Chief of Staff to the former Governor of Imo State, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government’s decision to replace the Junior and Senior Secondary School structure with a seamless 12-year basic education system.

In a statement signed in Abuja, Nwosu described the policy as a timely and strategic initiative aimed at reducing school dropout rates and expanding access to quality education.
He also applauded the Federal Government for approving wide-ranging reforms in the education sector and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing the initiatives as bold, timely and capable of transforming Nigeria’s human capital development.
According to him, the reforms reflect the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to strengthening the country’s education system by removing barriers that have prevented millions of Nigerian children from completing their secondary education.
The statement noted that uninterrupted access to education would significantly improve learning outcomes, create more opportunities for young Nigerians and enhance the nation’s human capital, particularly for children in rural communities and economically disadvantaged families who often face challenges transitioning from junior to senior secondary school.
Nwosu also praised the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, for what he described as visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s education sector through reforms focused on improving access, quality and continuity in learning.
He urged state governments, education stakeholders, development partners and parents to support the successful implementation of the new policy, stressing that education remains the foundation of national development, economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
The statement further welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of a comprehensive overhaul of the NYSC, saying the reforms would reposition the scheme as a skills-driven, productivity-focused and youth-empowering institution capable of equipping graduates with practical skills, promoting entrepreneurship and contributing to President Tinubu’s vision of building a one-trillion-dollar economy.
While commending the reforms, Nwosu advised the Federal Government to retain the military orientation component of the NYSC, describing it as a critical aspect of the scheme that instils discipline, patriotism, resilience and national unity among corps members.
He also cautioned against any attempt to politicise the NYSC, urging the government to protect the integrity of the scheme from political interference and preserve its founding objective of promoting national integration, character development and selfless service among Nigerian youths.
Nwosu expressed optimism that, with effective implementation, the education and NYSC reforms would significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children, equip graduates with relevant skills, strengthen national cohesion and position Nigeria to compete more effectively in the global knowledge-driven economy.