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 major milestone in repositioning the NYSC for the future.
According to the minister, the reforms are designed to preserve the scheme’s legacy of promoting national unity while transforming it into a platform that equips young Nigerians with the skills, experience and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
“For over five decades, the NYSC has remained a powerful symbol of national unity and service. Today, we have taken a bold step to preserve that legacy while preparing it for the future,” Olawande said.
He explained that the approved reforms would reposition the NYSC as a skills-driven, productivity-focused and youth-empowering institution aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy.
