The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has announced a policy change regarding the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, stating that corps members will no longer be assigned to roles outside their fields of study.
Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Olawande recalled his own NYSC experience in Gombe, where, despite studying civil engineering, he was posted to a school.
He expressed dissatisfaction with such mismatches, questioning their relevance to professional development.
The minister emphasised that he had issued a ministerial directive to ensure corps members are assigned roles aligned with their areas of expertise.
He stressed that this policy would be strictly enforced, reiterating his commitment to creating a more impactful and productive service year.
