By Miriam Humbe
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
An artillery officer, the new DG hails from Ileogbo, near Iwo in Osun State.
He had previously served as Chief of Staff to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 on November 5, 2024, in Lagos after an illness.
Olakunle replaced Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed.
It was reported that his appointment is with immediate effect.
