The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has called for impactful reforms to boost the relevance of Corps Members in today’s workforce.
Speaking at the 2025 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Abuja, he emphasized the need for initiatives that would make Corps Members more valuable to society through avenues like agriculture, rural healthcare, and skill-based empowerment.
Mr. Olawande also proposed a dedicated National Internship Scheme focused on youth empowerment and affirmed his ministry’s continued support for the NYSC.
In his address, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, described the Annual Conference as a critical platform to assess the previous year’s operations and plan strategically for the future. He explained that the theme“Transforming the NYSC Scheme to Meet the Yearnings of Contemporary Nigerian Graduates and Society” was inspired by growing calls for a more dynamic and responsive NYSC.
General Nafiu praised President Bola Tinubu for approving an increase in Corps Members’ allowances and commended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her consistent support of Nigerian youth.
He pledged that NYSC management would continue to implement forward-thinking initiatives to equip Nigerian youths for future opportunities.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike—represented by the Mandate Secretary for Youth and Sports, Hon. Ango A. Suleiman—reaffirmed the FCT administration’s strong support for the NYSC scheme.
