The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, has reiterated the Scheme’s resolve to enhance the inclusion, dignity and well-being of corps members with disabilities, noting that this commitment is essential to building a modern, inclusive and responsive national institution.
Nafiu made this known while speaking to stakeholders at the NYSC 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop held in Jos, Plateau State, with participants drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The workshop, themed “Revamping the NYSC Orientation Course Experience as a Foundation for Impactful Service by Corps Members,” convened directors and senior management staff, state coordinators, camp directors and other key officials responsible for planning and implementing orientation programmes across the country.
He described the pre-orientation workshop as more than a routine administrative exercise, explaining that it provides a strategic forum for leadership interaction, exchange of experiences and collective preparation ahead of one of the most important stages of the NYSC programme.
While commending officials for the smooth execution of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course, the Director-General said the exercise progressed seamlessly, attributing its success to discipline, teamwork, shared responsibility and dedication—qualities he said have continued to uphold the Scheme’s credibility.
Nafiu stressed that the orientation course must be continuously reviewed to reflect prevailing national realities, global best practices and evolving youth trends. He noted that training content, structures and delivery approaches should be redesigned to ensure relevance, quality and measurable outcomes that support effective community integration and productive post-service transitions for corps members.
Against this backdrop, he disclosed that NYSC management is ready to introduce and enforce standardised procedures to ensure the full participation of corps members with disabilities during orientation and throughout their service year.
He explained that the initiative is not merely about regulatory compliance but is rooted in respect for dignity, equal opportunities and the commitment to leaving no one behind.
The Director-General added that discussions at the workshop would focus on innovation, operational efficiency, institutional integrity and improved collaboration among stakeholders, while reinforcing the Scheme’s core values of discipline, patriotism, selfless service and national unity.
He also highlighted the need for discipline and emotional intelligence among camp officials, warning that any form of misconduct, abuse or assault involving officials or corps members would be unacceptable.
Nafiu urged state coordinators and camp officials to strictly comply with established policies and operational guidelines, emphasising that their actions directly influence the overall success of orientation camps.
He further noted that the workshop would include interactive sessions, such as open discussions on responsible technology use, enhanced training frameworks and practical skills development for corps members.
Encouraging active participation, the Director-General called on attendees to contribute constructively and develop practical, actionable strategies that would strengthen the relevance of the NYSC and deepen its role in fostering national unity and development.