FG Lifts Posting Restrictions for NYSC Corps Members Amid Rising Youth Unemployment.

Written on 20/11/2024
The Independent NG

To address the alarming youth unemployment rate in Nigeria, the Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.

Effective from the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, the decision was communicated through a memo dated November 18, 2024, by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, to the NYSC Director General.

This policy aims to expand deployment opportunities and enhance the employability of young Nigerians through broader exposure during their service year.



Olawande stated that the Ministerial directive aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate to ensure all government ministries, agencies, and parastatals operate in harmony with the administration’s overall vision.

According to the Minister, President Tinubu is highly concerned about the rising rate of youth unemployment. As a result, he expects the Ministry of Youth Development and its affiliated agencies to take a leading role in addressing the issue.

He highlighted that the current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posting policy, established during the tenure of former Minister Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, limits postings to four sectors: Education, Agriculture, Health, and Infrastructure.

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