In a country where “national service” has too often translated into national sacrifice, the Federal Government has rolled out what it calls the most comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its 53-year history. Approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the reforms promise a shift to civilian operational leadership, technology-driven call-ups, extended orientation camps, specialised career streams, and a spiffy new uniform to replace the threadbare, sweat-inducing khaki that has defined generations of reluctant graduates.

The ongoing NYSC reform aims to transform the scheme, equipping Nigerian graduates with employable skills and strengthening national unity for better job p

Ayodele Olawande's NYSC reform is a timely and relevant overhaul of the 53-year-old scheme. Discover the key changes and why they are crucial for youth dev