NYSC Reforms to Address Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), praised the Federal Government's comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing them as a bold initiative to empower Nigerian youth and curb unemployment.

Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, Osun State, Oyintiloye stated that the reforms align with the Federal Government's vision to build a $1 trillion economy and strengthen the capacity of young Nigerian graduates. The newly introduced service streams will provide graduates with practical skills relevant to the modern labor market, marking a strategic shift from the traditional service model to one focused on skill acquisition.

The reforms will require corps members to select specialized service streams, including agriculture, medical, education, technology, legal, public service, infrastructure, and creative economy. Oyintiloye expressed confidence that the new framework would enhance the NYSC's relevance to Nigeria's current development needs while preserving its core objective of fostering national unity, as established by Decree No. 24 on May 22, 1973.