NYSC To Be Reformed For Enhanced Productivity

Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has said that he’s set to reform the scheme for more effectiveness and enhance productivity in order to boost national development.
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‎The DG said this in Jos, the Plateau State capital at its 2026 Annual Management Conference, with the theme, ‘NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development: Tackling Present Challenges and Charting Sustainable Solutions,’.
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‎He said, “With its substantial numerical strength, consistent yearly intake, and the flexibility of young Nigerians from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, the NYSC represents a unique pool of human capital within Nigeria.
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‎”The key question we face is no longer about relevance but about deliberate deployment how this collective energy, skill, and patriotism can be systematically harnessed to address current challenges and create sustainable solutions in a fast-changing socio-economic environment.
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‎”Our internal review of the past year has clearly shown that we must embrace change and continuous growth. Management is therefore dedicated to reforms that strengthen systems, enhance service delivery, and align our operations with current realities.
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‎The national youth service corp which was established in 1973 as a post-conflict tool for unity and integration, the NYSC has grown into one of Nigeria’s most enduring public institutions.
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‎Having matured, the Scheme is now positioned to move beyond symbolic nation-building toward more direct and measurable contributions to national development.
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‎In his remarks, the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by his Deputy Mrs. Josephine Pywo said it is heartwarming that the Management of the NYSC chose Plateau State as the venue for this important conference which buttresses the fact that indeed peace has since returned to Plateau State, and that the state is a safe haven for all peace-loving Nigerians and foreigners alike.
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‎The governor said as part of his administration’s commitment to youth development and in recognition of the strategic role the NYSC plays in the collective drive towards unity and socio-economic development, he personally visited the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Mangu Local Government Area Plateau State last Year and gave immediate directive for renovation work to commence at the camp and hope the next batch of corp members will use the camp.