Abuja | July 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service, in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2020 to 2023 service years. The president gave the directive on Tuesday while addressing attendees at the NYSC Honours
In a landmark judgment that has stirred nationwide debate, a Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned the long-standing restriction placed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against female corps members wearing skirts as part of their official uniform. The court ruled that the ban, which has faced years of criticism from religious and
JOS, July 24, 2025 – The Plateau State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Yavana Jonathan, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to intensify its support for corps members serving in the state, particularly in the areas of security and welfare. The appeal was made during her courtesy visit to the Headquarters
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a warning regarding the growing number of corps members who are being rejected by their assigned employers across Nigeria. This disturbing trend has raised alarm within the agency, as it undermines the core purpose of the NYSC program, which is designed to foster national integration and provide
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Director-General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engineer Dr. Abisoye Coker‑Odusote, welcomed Brigadier‑General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, Director‑General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Abuja on Monday for a courtesy meeting aimed at reinforcing existing collaboration and forging new partnerships between the agencies. Engr. Coker‑Odusote
Makurdi, July 1, 2025 — Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state that their safety and well-being remain top priorities, following recent violent incidents in certain communities. The governor spoke at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch A Stream II orientation program held at the
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to approach their service year with sincerity, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to the development of their host communities. Speaking at the official closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch A Stream II
Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, has called on corps members deployed across the country to accept their postings in good faith and serve with commitment and patriotism. Speaking during an address to corps members at a swearing-in ceremony held in
The Director‑General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig‑Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against abandoning their mandatory service commitments in favour of travel abroad. He emphasised that any leave for foreign travel must be officially authorised by the NYSC DG himself, and warned that unauthorised departures from camps or places of
Bonny Island, June 23, 2025 – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Bonny Unit Command (RS6.15) on Saturday participated in a joint walking and jogging exercise alongside military and paramilitary agencies, reaffirming its commitment to inter-agency collaboration and physical fitness. The exercise, held on Bonny Island, brought together personnel from key security and service outfits,
