Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu has officially taken charge as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His selection signals a major shift in the leadership of the institution responsible for fostering national unity through youth service.
A battle-tested military strategist, Nafiu brings a wealth of experience to the role. Before his appointment, he served as Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, and previously held the same position under the late Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. His deep-rooted expertise in military administration and command structures positions him as a transformative figure for the NYSC.
An alumnus of the renowned Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the U.S. Army War College, Nafiu is no stranger to high-level defense strategy and leadership. His tenure as a Directing Staff at the Army War College, Nigeria, cements his reputation as a tactician and mentor.
Hailing from Ileogbo in Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun State, Nafiu assumes the role immediately, replacing Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed. His appointment raises anticipation about potential reforms within the NYSC, an institution that continues to evolve in its mission to unify young Nigerians.
With millions of corps members looking to the future, expectations are high. Will Nafiu’s leadership inject new life into the NYSC? His track record suggests a strong possibility of transformation, and the nation will be watching closely.
