Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, has commended the federal government’s comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the reform as a bold step towards repositioning the scheme as a skills-driven platform for youth empowerment and national development.

He said the reform aligns with the federal government’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy by strengthening the capacity of young Nigerian graduates and equipping them with skills relevant to the modern labour market.

He said the newly introduced service streams are designed to provide graduates with practical skills tailored to their academic backgrounds, career interests and the evolving needs of Nigeria’s workforce.

According to him, the reform will strengthen human capital development by equipping graduates with marketable skills that will boost productivity, create employment opportunities and support economic growth.

Oyintiloye said the policy represents a strategic shift from the traditional service model to one that prioritises skills acquisition, innovation and sector-specific development.

“Under the reforms, corps members will be required to select a specialised service stream after registration,” he said.

“The streams include agriculture corps, medical corps, education corps, tech and digital corps, legal corps, public service corps, infrastructure corps, green Corps, enterprise corps, creative economy corps, and paramilitary and security Corps.”

He said participants would receive specialised training during the orientation programme, equipping them with practical knowledge and competencies relevant to their careers and national service.

Oyintiloye said the reform would reduce youth unemployment by prioritising skills acquisition and preparing graduates for productive engagement in key sectors of the economy.

He noted that the restructuring is the first major reform of the NYSC since its establishment 53 years ago and reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to youth development, job creation and sustainable economic growth.

He added that the new framework would enhance the scheme’s relevance to Nigeria’s current developmental needs while preserving its core objective of fostering national unity.

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