NYSC ‘ll be led by civilian DG, not military — Tinubu

…. Orientation programme extended to six weeks
…. Deployment to security-challenged states to be guided by risk assessment
.. ..Corps members to receive specialised training aligned with academic background, career paths
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced that, as part of the newly approved reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the scheme will henceforth be headed by a civilian Director-General instead of a military officer.
The President also disclosed that the NYSC orientation programme will be extended to six weeks, with every corps member expected to complete the scheme better equipped for employment, entrepreneurship and nationa...