- Hannatu Musawa, the minister of art, culture, and creative economy, does not need an NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate for appointment into political offices, according to Barrister Festus Ogun
- The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) had raised concerns about her serving as a minister while being a corps member
- However, Barr. Ogun said according to the Supreme Court, political appointment is not the same as employment
FCT, Abuja – A constitutional lawyer, Festus Ogun, has said people do not need a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge/Exemption certificate for appointment into political offices.
Ogun was apparently reacting to the controversial NYSC status of the minister of art, culture and creative economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa.
