- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Olakunle’s appointment, according to report, was met with excitement at his home town, Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, and across Osun State, as he becomes one of the state’s distinguished sons to hold a key national position.
Though his appointment is yet to be an officially confirmed, the development is considered as a recognition of his dedication and service to the nation, with expectations that his leadership will bring positive reforms to the NYSC.
Olakunle will be replacing be replacing Brig. Gen. YD Ahmed who took the helm January 2023.
Prior to his appointment, Olakunle served as Chief of Staff to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 on November 5, 2024, in Lagos after a period of illness.