Who is the New DG of NYSC Now?

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a pivotal institution in Nigeria, established to foster national unity and development by engaging Nigerian graduates in community service.

As of February 2025, the current Director-General (DG) of NYSC is Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed. He assumed office on January 30, 2023, succeeding Brigadier General Christy Uba.

Background and Education

Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has a distinguished academic and military background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education (History) and a Master’s of Education Degree (Educational Psychology) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Furthering his education, he earned a Master of Arts in Peace and Strategic Studies from the University of Ilorin and a PhD in Educational Psychology from Nasarawa State University.

Military Career

General Ahmed’s military career commenced on July 5, 1997, when he was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Education Corps as a Lieutenant. Throughout his service, he has attended several courses, including:

• Young Officers Course Infantry
• Young Officers Course Education
• African Mission in the Sudan (AMIS)
• Basic NAEC Officers Development Course
• Basic System Approach to Training and Curriculum
• Training Development Adviser Course
• Advance NAEC Officers Course
• Executive Management Course
• Course 30 of the National Defence College Nigeria

His military postings and assignments have been diverse, encompassing roles such as:

• Instructor at Nigerian Military School Zaria
• Staff Officer Grade 3 Education at Nigerian Military School (NMS) Zaria
• Military Assistant to Director-General of NYSC
• Record Officer at the African Mission in Sudan (AMIS)
• Commander of Operation MESA in Falgore Forest
• Commandant at various Command Day Secondary Schools
• Instructor at Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE)
• Chief Education Officer at 3 Brigade
• General Staff Officer Grade 1 Education at Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC)
• Assistant Director Education at Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and Operations
• Deputy Chief of Staff G3/G7 at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps
• Deputy Commandant at Nigerian Military School Zaria
• Deputy Director Institute of Military History at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre
• Director Department of History, Research and Archives at National Defence College of Nigeria

These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in education, administration, and military operations.

Policy Initiatives and Achievements

Upon assuming the role of Director-General, General Ahmed unveiled a five-point agenda aimed at enhancing the NYSC scheme:

1. Improving Security and Welfare: Ensuring the safety and well-being of corps members and staff to promote optimal service delivery.
2. Providing Enabling Environment for Research and Development: Creating conducive conditions for research and development to advance the scheme.
3. Strengthening Stakeholders’ Engagement: Enhancing collaboration with stakeholders to promote the scheme’s objectives.
4. Enhancing Capacity Building: Stimulating efficiency and higher corporate performance through capacity building.
5. Deepening the Impact of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED): Expanding the reach and effectiveness of the SAED program.

These initiatives reflect his commitment to improving the NYSC and contributing to national development.

Recent Developments

In January 2025, General Ahmed announced that corps members would begin receiving a monthly allowance of ₦77,000 starting from February 2025. This increment, approved by the Federal Government and included in the 2025 budget, aims to enhance the welfare of corps members. He emphasized that the allowance would take effect once the budget is passed.

Conclusion

Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed’s tenure as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps has been marked by significant educational achievements, a distinguished military career, and a commitment to enhancing the NYSC scheme.

His leadership continues to shape the future of the NYSC and its contributions to Nigeria’s development.

FAQs

1. Who is the current Director-General of NYSC?

   • The current Director-General of NYSC is Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed.

2. When did General Ahmed assume office as NYSC DG?

   • He assumed office on January 30, 2023.

3. What is the five-point agenda of General Ahmed?

   • His five-point agenda focuses on improving security and welfare, providing an enabling environment for research and development, strengthening stakeholders’ engagement, enhancing capacity building, and deepening the impact of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program.

4. What recent development has occurred under General Ahmed’s leadership?

   • In January 2025, he announced that corps members would start receiving a monthly allowance of ₦77,000 from February 2025.

5. What is the purpose of the NYSC scheme?

   • The NYSC scheme aims to foster national unity and development by engaging Nigerian graduates in community service.