MPs push for NYS graduates to get priority in Govt and private security jobs

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MPs push for NYS graduates to get priority in Govt and private security jobs

Members of Parliament are calling for a policy framework to help thousands of National Youth Service (NYS) graduates secure employment in government institutions and private security firms. The proposal seeks to address youth unemployment and ensure that public investment in training translates into meaningful job opportunities.

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