The last may not have been heard about President Muhammadu Buhari ministers caught in the web of ‘dishonesty’ by not observing the mandatory National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC).
Minister Adebayo Shittu, whom the President put in charge of the Communications portfolio in his cabinet, is also embroiled in the shameful act of not honouring his fatherland.
In a recent investigation by Premium Times, it was gathered that Mr. Shittu did skipped NYSC scheme despite graduating from the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) at age 25.
In response to the allegation, Mr. Shittu said he thought his first political post after graduation could suffice as national service, a claim lawyers and NYSC insiders consider as ludicrous and untenable.
He said he believed that having been elected lawmaker, he needed not participate in the national service.
The Minister said he deliberatively skipped the NYSC scheme because he was convinced that his membership of the state assembly was itself a “service”.
“The constitution provides for the qualification needed for state assembly members, NYSC is not there,” Mr. Shittu said. “I didn’t need it to become a member of the state assembly, and that is already a service,” he said.
Avoiding the compulsory national service is an offence under the NYSC law, punishable with up to 12 months imprisonment.
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More
$45.00 (as of October 1, 2023 21:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Trust (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
$11.83 (as of October 1, 2023 21:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Aurosports 10x25 Binoculars for Adults and Kids, Large View Compact Binoculars with Low Light Vision, Easy Focus Small Binoculars for Bird Watching Outdoor Travel Sightseeing Concerts Hunting Hiking
$20.77 (as of October 1, 2023 21:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Thompson Emporium Pin Up Poster Bikini Babe Heads & Tails Good Luck Challenge Coin
(as of October 1, 2023 21:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
