The Federal Government announces reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that include changing the corps members’ traditional khaki uniform. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande states that Adire fabric will replace khaki, with production carried out in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” Olawande says Adire is already being produced in states such as Ogun and Kwara and that textile industries can be leveraged to boost local production and keep spending within the country’s economy. Several outlets report that the decision is part of a broader overhaul of the NYSC under the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval, aimed at aligning the scheme with current development priorities.
Reports also indicate that, alongside the uniform change, the government restructures NYSC posting. The new deployment approach is described as being linked to corps members’ professional qualifications and fields of study. While most accounts present the Adire uniform as an official change, one outlet notes that the minister clarifies that a final decision or implementation details may still be pending. Overall, the reforms are framed as supporting local industries and labour while adjusting NYSC operational arrangements.
