The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the Federal Government has no plan to introduce mandatory military service for Nigerian youths. According to him, the government’s commitment remains a professional volunteer armed forces model, supported by civic national service programmes. Nigeria has continued to face persistent security challenges across several regions, prompting debates on reforms within the defence sector, including proposals to expand youth participation in national security efforts. Speaking during the presentation of a publication titled “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths” in Abuja on Friday, Musa, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Col. George Usibe, said the book contributes t...