The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that the Federal Government has approved the replacement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms of the scheme.
Olawande said the initiative is aimed at promoting local manufacturing, supporting indigenous textile producers, and ensuring that government expenditure stimulates the Nigerian economy.
Responding to a question on whether the new uniforms would be produced locally, the minister said:
“It’s Adire. Adire is produced in Nigeria. We have producers in Ogun and Kwara states, and we have a thriving textile industry. Let’s put our money back into the country.”
The minister also disclosed that, under the proposed restructuring of the NYSC, corps members would increasingly be deployed according to their fields of study and professional qualifications.
He explained that graduates with education-related qualifications would be posted to schools, replacing the current practice of deploying corps members without due consideration for their areas of specialization.
According to him:
“After leaving the orientation camp, corps members will no longer be posted to schools simply because NYSC wants them there. Their deployment will be based on the process and assessments carried out during the orientation programme. That will provide a proper framework for determining where they are posted.”
Addressing concerns over insecurity in some parts of the country, Olawande said the government is considering posting prospective corps members to regions where they studied or are already familiar with the environment, particularly in areas facing security challenges.
He noted that the proposed arrangement would ease the concerns of parents and prospective corps members while making the deployment process more efficient and practical.
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