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FEC Approves Reform of NYSC

The overhaul will put civilians in charge of operations and add digital upgrades, new camps and a review of the NYSC Act.

  • On Monday, the Federal Executive Council approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps , marking the first major overhaul in the scheme's 53-year history.
  • Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande stated the reforms reposition the NYSC as a skills-driven institution, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's vision to build a $1 trillion economy.
  • Special Adviser to the President Hadiza Bala Usman announced the NYSC will shift to civilian operational leadership, while the military continues managing security for corps members across the country.
  • The approved changes include a technology-driven call-up process and a revamped six-week orientation programme, with the traditional Passing Out Parade replaced by a formal graduation ceremony.
  • To facilitate implementation, the council directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to amend the NYSC Act, providing the necessary legal framework.
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Punch Newspapers broke the news on Monday, June 29, 2026.
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