Senate rejects bill to modify NYSC uniform to suit religious belief

The Senate has struck out a bill seeking to amend the National Youth Service Corps Act to allow the uniform worn by corps members to accommodate their religious belief.

If it had been passed, participants would have been allowed to wear skirt or hijab, among others.

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