The federal government has lifted the restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings. This means that corp members can now be placed in private organizations.
This was announced through a memo from the Minister of Youth development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande. The new directive is set to take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch C postings.
According to the Olawande, the move is to address the high rate of unemployment in the country.
The memo reads in part “There is an urgent need to review this policy to expand the opportunity and access for corps members to serve in places that are relevant to their areas of study.
“Without prejudice to the need to constantly review per prevailing realities, I now direct as follows: Lifting of all restrictions on postings.
“Posting of corps members to, as much as practicable, be in line with their course of study.
“Posting of corps members to select banks and other private sector organisations, including those operating in oil and gas, to commence with Abuja and Lagos.
“The directive contained herein will take effect from the date of commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course and applies in relation to any matter relating to the posting and distribution of corps members to Places of Primary Assignment.
“The now revoked policy has greatly hampered experience gathering that would effectively prepare them for the job market”
