The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the iconic khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with locally produced Adire fabric as part of a broader reform agenda aimed at modernising the scheme and boosting Nigeria’s textile industry.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. He explained that the proposal is designed to encourage the use of Nigerian-made products while supporting local manufacturers and creating employment opportunities.
According to the minister, Adire is produced in several parts of Nigeria, including Ogun and Kwara states, making it a practical choice that would keep government spending within the country’s economy rather than relying on imported materials.
Beyond the planned uniform change, the government also intends to overhaul the NYSC posting process. Under the proposed reforms, corps members would be deployed based on their academic qualifications, professional skills, and areas of study to improve productivity and national development.
The proposal follows the Federal Government’s recent approval of comprehensive reforms for the NYSC, which include plans for the scheme to be headed by a civilian Director-General instead of the traditional military leadership FG Plans to Replace NYSC Khaki Uniform with Adire Fabric The Federal Government has unveiled plans to replace the traditional NYSC khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of reforms aimed at supporting Nigeria’s textile industry and improving the scheme.
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The Tori (Pidgin)
Title: FG Wan Change NYSC Khaki Give Corps Members Adire Cloth
Federal Government don talk say dem wan stop the normal khaki uniform wey NYSC corps members dey wear and replace am with Nigerian-made Adire cloth.
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, say the idea na to support local textile makers, create more jobs, and make government spend money for Nigerian businesses instead of foreign products.
E still talk say government dey plan make corps members begin dey receive postings based on wetin dem study for school and the skills wey dem get, so that dem fit contribute better for national development.
This new plan na part of the wider NYSC reforms wey Federal Government recently approve.
