The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has announced that the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be replaced with Adire fabric as part of the Federal Government’s newly approved reforms for the scheme.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Olawande said the move is intended to boost local textile production and ensure government spending supports Nigerian businesses.
According to him, Adire is produced in states such as Ogun and Kwara, and adopting the locally made fabric will help strengthen the country’s textile industry.
The minister also revealed that the reforms will see corps members posted based on their academic qualifications and areas of specialisation rather than through the current random deployment system.
He explained that graduates of education-related courses, for instance, would be assigned to schools that match their professional training after completing orientation camp.
Addressing concerns over insecurity, Olawande said the government is considering posting corps members to states or regions where they studied or are already familiar with the environment. He noted that the proposal is aimed at reducing security concerns among parents and prospective corps members.
The minister also dismissed claims that the military would be removed from the NYSC programme, describing the reports as misleading.
He clarified that while the scheme is shifting from military-style mobilisation to a more civilian-focused approach, the military will continue to play its role in the orientation programme.
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