President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major overhaul of the scheme in decades.
Under the new framework, the NYSC will be led operationally by a civilian, while the military will continue to provide security support for corps members across the country.
The President also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Youth, Ayodele Olawande, to amend the NYSC Act and its regulations to reflect the approved reforms and facilitate their immediate implementation.
These are seven key changes to know about the first major reform of the scheme.
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A fully digital call-up system designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
Corps members will be deployed based on security assessments to enhance their safety during service.
The six-week orientation camp will place greater emphasis on leadership development, entrepreneurship, digital skills, and specialised career pathways.
Corps members will be posted to organisations that align more closely with their academic qualifications and career aspirations.
The NYSC’s day-to-day operations will be managed by civilians, while the military will retain responsibility for providing security support.
A national grading and certification system will be introduced to improve the quality of orientation camps nationwide.
The traditional Passing Out Parade will be replaced with a graduation ceremony, while corps members will receive a redesigned NYSC uniform intended to reflect professionalism and national pride.
The reforms are expected to modernise the NYSC scheme, improve corps members’ safety and employability, and better align the programme with Nigeria’s evolving socio-economic needs.
