Youth Minister Ayodele Olawande Launches NYSC E-Training Portal

On September 16, 2026, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister for Youth Development, inaugurated the NYSC staff E-Training Portal at the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Orientation Workshop in Abuja. He assured ongoing support for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and praised its leadership for implementing innovations to enhance work efficiency.

Olawande highlighted the necessity for corps members to acquire practical skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and problem-solving, stating that academic qualifications alone are insufficient to address unemployment. He reiterated that the service year should be a platform for graduates to contribute to national development.

Olawande also stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders for the security and welfare of corps members. Nura Umar, the director of Planning, Research and Statistics, commended Olawande for his dedication to youth development.