By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, an artillery officer has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The news of his appointment has been met with excitement in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, and across Osun State, as he becomes one of the state’s distinguished sons to hold a key national position.
Olakunle’s appointment is seen as a recognition of his dedication and service to the nation, with expectations that his leadership will bring positive reforms to the NYSC.
The new DG, 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 the age of 56 on November 5, 2024, in Lagos after a period of illness.
His appointment takes immediate effect.