PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Following the war, the need arose to foster national integration and unity. The National Youth Service Corps was one of the tools employed. It was a post-war strategy to curb threats, foster national integration and unity, reconstruction, nation-building and a defense strategy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The objectives of the National Youth Service Corps Program are clearly enumerated in Decree No. 51 of 16 June 1993 as follows: To inculcate discipline in Nigerian youths by instilling in them a tradition of industry at work, and of patriotic and loyal service to Nigeria in any situation they may find themselves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Promotion of discipline and patriotism: one of the contributions of NYSC scheme to national development is promotion of discipline and patriotism among Nigerian youth. It used to be said that the camp is a “regimented area” which you can’t fully decipher it until you get there, as adults and graduates.

Detailed explanation-4: -It focuses on issues of social justice, peace building and human development in Nigeria. Believers Without Dichotomy Foundation (BELWIDIC) works with young entertainers in Nigeria to promote peace and social cohesion among young people throughout the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 by the government of General Yakubu Gowon. The historical background of the policy is traceable to the events that took place in Nigeria towards the last half of 1960s. The years 1967-1970 were characterised by the Nigerian civil war.