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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NYSC to get new uniform, graduation ceremony as FEC approves reforms
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first holistic review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the development on Monday in a post on his X handle, describing the approval as a […]
FEC approves reform of NYSC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting at the Presidential Villa, on Monday, the Minister said will include a full review of the Scheme. He said to facilitate the reforms, the council directed the Attorney-Ge…
FG reforms NYSC, replaces military leadership, redesigns uniform
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NYSC Members To Now Undergo Six-Week Orientation Programme In Newly Introduced Policy
Corps members participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will now undergo a redesigned six-week orientation programme under a sweeping reform approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), marking what the Federal Government described as the first comprehensive review of the scheme in its 53-year history. Currently and before this new development, the Corpers undergo three weeks orientation program.
Tinubu Approves Historic NYSC Reform After 53 Years, Introduces Six-Week Camp, Civilian Leadership
Ghazali Ibrahim The Federal government has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established 53 years ago, introducing sweeping changes aimed at transforming it into a skills-driven, productivity-focused institution. The decision was taken at Monday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, marking what government officials described as…
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