RismadarVoice Reporters
June 29, 2026
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major restructuring of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago.
The reforms are aimed at transforming the NYSC into a skills-driven and youth development institution aligned with Nigeria’s economic growth objectives.
As part of the approved changes, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth have been directed to amend the NYSC Act and other relevant regulations to provide the necessary legal framework for the reforms.
A key highlight of the restructuring is that the NYSC will now be headed by a civilian, while the military will continue to provide security support for corps members nationwide.
The Federal Government said the overhaul is designed to reposition the scheme as a productivity-focused platform that equips young Nigerians with practical skills, entrepreneurship opportunities and competencies needed to support the administration’s vision of building a one-trillion-dollar economy.
The reform represents the most significant change to the NYSC since its creation in 1973 and is expected to strengthen its role in national development and youth empowerment.
