The Federal Government has removed restrictions on NYSC postings, allowing corps members to serve in banks, government agencies, and private organizations.
This directive, effective from the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, was conveyed in a memo by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, to the NYSC Director-General. The move overturns a policy that limited postings to education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors, introduced during Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi’s tenure to prevent private sector exploitation.
Minister Olawande noted that the updated policy aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader developmental goals and addresses rising youth unemployment. By enabling corps members to gain specialized skills and field-relevant experience, the policy aims to better prepare them for the job market.
The initial phase of private sector placements, including roles in select banks and oil companies, will commence in Abuja and Lagos.
