Linus Aleke in Abuja A new survey has revealed that 73.1 per cent of Nigerians support the introduction of mandatory military service for youths, signalling strong public backing for measures aimed at strengthening national security and civic responsibility. The findings were disclosed at the unveiling of the book Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths, authored by Dr Mohammed Abubakar. According to the survey, 79.7 per cent of respondents believe that compulsory military service would help address Nigeria’s pressing security challenges, including insurgency, terrorism, banditry and other armed threats. Presenting his research, Abubakar explained that supporters of the proposal see it as a pathway to instilling discipline, promoting patriotism and ...