President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). His appointment marks a significant leadership change in the NYSC, with expectations of strategic improvements in the scheme’s operations.
Brig. Gen. Nafiu takes over from Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, bringing with him extensive military experience and strong leadership skills.
Early Life and Education
Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu was born in 1974 in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun State.
He began his primary education at Ileogbo Primary School before proceeding to one of the state’s public secondary schools, where he completed his secondary education.
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For his military training, he attended:
✔ Armed Forces Command and Staff College
✔ US Army War College
As a Member of the 47 Regular Course, Nafiu was trained in military operations, national defense strategies, and artillery expertise, equipping him for top leadership positions in the Nigerian Army.
Military Career and Leadership Roles
Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu has had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army, holding several strategic positions in military operations, defense policy, and national security planning.
Key Positions Held
✔ Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede
✔ Chief of Staff to the late COAS, Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja
✔ Directing Staff at the Army War College, Nigeria
His experience as a Chief of Staff allowed him to play a critical role in policy execution, military operations coordination, and administrative leadership.
As a Directing Staff at the Army War College, he was responsible for training senior military officers in leadership, strategy, and national security.
Appointment as NYSC Director-General
On March 2, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). His appointment is effective immediately and follows his years of service in the Nigerian military.
As the new NYSC DG, Brig. Gen. Nafiu will be responsible for:
✅ Fostering national unity among Nigerian graduates
✅ Enhancing youth development and empowerment programs
✅ Ensuring the safety and welfare of corps members
✅ Strengthening partnerships with government and private sector organizations
His extensive experience in leadership, strategy, and security management is expected to bring significant reforms to the NYSC, ensuring greater efficiency, improved corps member welfare, and enhanced national integration efforts.
Personal Life and Family
Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu is happily married and a dedicated family man. He and his wife are blessed with four children.
Ethnicity and Religion
He is of Yoruba ethnicity and practices Islam, maintaining strong religious and cultural values that guide his leadership style and personal life.
Expectations as NYSC Director-General
As Brig. Gen. Kunle Nafiu assumes office as the NYSC Director-General, expectations are high for his leadership to:
✔ Improve the safety and security of corps members across Nigeria
✔ Strengthen NYSC’s skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programs
✔ Enhance collaborations with private sector organizations for better corps member placements
✔ Modernize NYSC administration for transparency and efficiency
His experience in strategic military planning, administration, and security positions him well to lead the NYSC in a direction that prioritizes youth empowerment, national unity, and effective service delivery.
Conclusion
Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu’s appointment as NYSC Director-General marks the beginning of a new phase for the National Youth Service Corps. His military discipline, leadership expertise, and commitment to national service are expected to positively impact the scheme, ensuring that corps members contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development.
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