The Federal Government has approved a major overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six weeks as part of reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme.
Under the new changes, military drills and parade activities during the orientation camp have been scrapped. The traditional Passing Out Parade at the end of the one-year national service will also be replaced with a graduation ceremony.
According to the Federal Government, the reforms are intended to make the NYSC more skills-driven, with greater emphasis on equipping corps members with practical knowledge for employment, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
As part of the overhaul, the government also approved the introduction of a redesigned NYSC uniform, which it said is intended to reflect professionalism and give the scheme a renewed identity.
The reforms form part of the Federal Government’s broader plan to modernise the NYSC and align the programme with Nigeria’s economic priorities and youth development objectives.
Further details on the implementation timeline and operational guidelines are expected to be communicated by the relevant authorities.
