President Bola Tinubu has appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The announcement has sparked excitement in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government Area, and across Osun State, as Olakunle becomes one of the state’s notable sons to assume a key national role.
According to Western Post, his appointment is widely regarded as a recognition of his dedication and service to the nation, with expectations that his leadership will bring positive reforms to the NYSC program.
Brigadier-General Olakunle, who hails from Ileogbo, near Iwo in Osun State, previously served as Chief of Staff to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at age 56 on November 5, 2024, in Lagos after a period of illness.
The appointment takes immediate effect.