Youth Minister, Ayo Olawande Inaugurates NYSC REFORM COMMITTEE

The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande has inaugurated NYSC Reform Committee today, Friday 6th May 2025.

The NYSC Reform Committee, which was inaugurated at the office of the Honourable Minister, is meant to initiate a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps.

In a statement released this evening, Minister Ayo Olawande stated that;

"Today, I inaugurated the NYSC Reform Committee alongside the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hajiya Hadisa Bala Usman, to initiate a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 

This move marks a significant step toward strengthening the scheme's structure, relevance, and impact, geared toward aligning it more closely with national development goals and the evolving needs of Nigerian youths.

I'm confident that the Committee will undertake a comprehensive review of the NYSC Scheme, transforming it into a more innovative and impactful institution. 

At the inauguration ceremony, I charged the committee members to critically examine current operations and propose far-reaching reforms that ensure responsiveness to the evolving aspirations of Nigerian youth. I expect the review's outcome to align with broader national development objectives, positioning the NYSC as a strategic tool for youth empowerment and nation-building".

Mr. Ayo Olawande concluded by saying "I'm excited about the potential for reform and the positive impact it will have on Nigerian youth, as we are dedicated to working towards implementing reforms that will empower our youth and drive national development".



Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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