The Federal Government has announced a major change to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), confirming that the scheme’s traditional khaki uniform will be replaced with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms.
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made this known on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief.
According to the minister, the decision is part of broader efforts by the government to strengthen local production and ensure public spending directly supports Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking on the development, Olawande stressed that the new uniform would be produced locally, noting that Adire is already widely manufactured in different parts of the country.
“It’s Adire. So, Adire is being produced in Nigeria. We have them in Ogun, we have them in Kwara, we have textile industry. Let’s put our money back into the country.”
He said the move is designed to boost indigenous industries, especially Nigeria’s textile sector, while promoting local craftsmanship
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