President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The appointment has sparked celebration in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, Osun State, where Olakunle hails from, as he becomes one of the state’s top figures in a key national role.
Olakunle previously served as Chief of Staff to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died in November 2024.
His appointment is seen as a recognition of his dedication to national service, with many hopeful that he will introduce major reforms to the NYSC scheme.
