FG to Replace NYSC Khaki With Adire Uniform, Introduce Discipline-Based Postings
The Federal Government has approved a major overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing a new adire-inspired uniform and discipline-based postings as part of broader reforms aimed at modernising the scheme. The reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), are designed to make the NYSC more relevant to national development by aligning corps members’ skills and academic backgrounds with their places of primary assignment. One of the key changes is the replacement of the traditional khaki uniform with a redesigned adire-themed outfit that reflects Nigeria’s cultural heritage while giving the scheme a fresh identity. The government also approved discipline-based postings, a policy that will ensure corps members are deployed to organizations and institutions that match their fields of study and professional training. Officials say the move is intended to improve productivity, enhance practical experience, and increase the […]
