Tag: UNIFORM

NYSC Uniform: Minister makes u-turn, says no decision on ‘replacing khaki with adire’

Aminu Imam
Minister on NYSC uniform

The Federal Government has clarified that Adire fabric has not been officially approved as a replacement for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform, contrary to earlier reports that suggested a final decision had been made.  Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, explained that Adire was merely one of several ideas being considered as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the NYSC scheme. He stressed that no final approval has been granted on any new uniform design or fabric.  In a statement posted on his official 𝕏 account…

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NYSC boss says 3-year jail term awaits anyone unlawfully in possession of uniforms

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim says anyone caught unlawfully with NYSC uniforms will face a three-year jail term. Ibrahim said this after hoodlums invaded the NYSC orientation camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Hoodlums on Tuesday carted away mattresses, food items and other materials meant for corps members. He said that the youth claimed to be searching for palliatives. We dont have palliatives in the camps, we are preparing for our orientation. Imagine, the youth went away with our uniforms. I want to appeal to Nigerian youth…

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