Ayodele Olawande, minister of Youth Development, has clarified that the Federal Government has not taken a final decision to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric, following widespread media reports that suggested the change had already been approved.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, the minister said his earlier remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief were misconstrued, stressing that Adire was mentioned only as one of several proposals being considered under the ongoing reform of the NYSC.
“My attention has been drawn to some media reports following my brief appearance earlier this morning on Channels TV regarding the ongoing reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), particularly on the issue of the proposed uniform.
“For the avoidance of doubt, yes, I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was
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