Tinubu Approves NYSC Reforms for Youth Development

President Bola Tinubu approved significant reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during a Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. The reforms aim to equip young Nigerians with practical skills necessary for national development, aligning with Tinubu's administration's promise to create meaningful opportunities for youth.

The NYSC, established in 1973, has served to unite the nation for five decades, but changing realities necessitate a new approach. The reforms will introduce a six-week program focusing on civic responsibility, leadership values, and entrepreneurship, with corps members receiving training in various sectors, including agriculture, health, education, technology, law, public service, and security.

The deployment of corps members will prioritize indigenous graduates and will be technology-driven to better align skills with career aspirations. The reforms also include amendments to the NYSC Act to provide legal backing.

Tinubu commended the contributions of the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodel Olawand, and Hadiza Bala Usman, the Special Adviser on Policy Coordination.