The Nigerian Government has restructured the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp into three distinct phases as part of a comprehensive reform of the scheme.
The overhaul, which marks the first holistic review of the program since its establishment 53 years ago, was approved by the Federal Executive Council chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
According to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, the changes are designed to align the 1973 national service scheme with Nigeria’s current economic realities and development priorities.
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, revealed that the revamped six-week orientation framework will replace the traditional format with targeted developmental training.
Under the new structure, the first two weeks in camp will focus on civic responsibility, national values, and leadership development. The second phase will cover career mapping, financial literacy, business planning, and access to finance, while the final two weeks will
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