NYSC Remains Apolitical, DG Warns Corps Members

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reminded Corps Members across the country that the scheme remains an apolitical organisation and warned them against participating in partisan political activities.

General Nafiu gave the warning while addressing the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.

He urged the Corps Members to avoid political campaigns, rallies and activities that could identify them with any political party.

"Do not get involved in the campaign of any political party. Don't mix NYSC with politics. You should stay clear of politics," he cautioned.

The Director-General also advised the Corps Members to exercise caution in their use of social media, warning against offences such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and cyber fraud.

"If you are found guilty, you will face the consequences. Be careful about the way you use social media," he said.

General Nafiu noted that Corps Members have promising futures ahead of them and urged them not to allow negative influences to derail their ambitions. He encouraged them to remain disciplined, manage their finances wisely and cultivate a savings culture.

The NYSC boss further charged the Corps Members to use their service year as an opportunity to foster national unity and integration by building meaningful relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.

He also encouraged them to participate actively in the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and explore opportunities within the capital market to strengthen their financial future.

According to him, the launch of the NYSC/Kudimata Capital Market Awareness Sensitisation Programme in Lagos was designed to equip Corps Members with the knowledge and skills required to make informed investment decisions.

"It is a programme designed to empower you with financial knowledge and investment capacity. It will also enable Corps Members to make informed financial decisions," he stated.

Earlier, the NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs. Christianah Salmwang, informed the Director-General that a total of 9,955 Corps Members had been registered in the state, including those currently undergoing orientation courses in other states.

She commended the Corps Members for their enthusiasm, discipline and readiness to serve the nation, noting that they had demonstrated a strong commitment to the objectives of the scheme.

The NYSC continues to emphasise discipline, national unity, entrepreneurship and responsible citizenship as key pillars of the service year experience for Nigerian youths.