Tinubu Appoints Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as NYSC Director-General

By Emmanuel Kwada

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), effective immediately. This decision underscores the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the NYSC and enhancing its role in national development.

Nafiu, a seasoned administrator with a track record of excellence in public service, is expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to the NYSC. His appointment comes at a critical time when the scheme is being repositioned to address contemporary challenges and better serve Nigerian youths.

As a member of the 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer with extensive military training, having graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. He has also served as a Directing Staff at the Nigerian Army War College.

Nafiu takes over from Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed as the new head of the NYSC

The Presidency has expressed confidence in Nafiu’s ability to lead the NYSC with integrity and vision, ensuring that the program continues to foster unity, skill development, and national cohesion among young Nigerians.

Nafiu takes over from Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed as the new head of the NYSC, and his appointment has been widely welcomed by stakeholders, who see it as a step toward strengthening the NYSC’s impact on the nation’s socio-economic landscape.