January 29, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Yusha’u Ahmed, as the Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, who confirmed the appointment, said Ahmed will officially take over the scheme on Monday, January 30, 2023, from Mrs Christy Uba, who has piloted the affairs of the NYSC for about three months in acting capacity.
“We are going to release a statement tomorrow. The handing-over holds Monday, by 11:30 am at NYSC headquarters, Abuja”, Megwa said.
Mrs Uba was named the overseer of the scheme following the removal of the 18th DG, Muhammad Fadah, in November 2022.