2027: NYSC DG Calls for Army Support to Ensure Corps Members’ Safety

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has solicited the support of the Nigerian Army in ensuring maximum security for Corps members who will serve as ad hoc personnel during the 2027 general elections. According to a report by Tribune Online, General Nafiu explained that the corps members would be deployed to assist the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in various capacities, especially in areas with security challenges. The NYSC DG emphasized the importance of securing the safety of the corps members, considering the volatile nature of some election environments in Nigeria. The appeal comes as the 2027 general elections approach, with concerns about security and fairness already arising. In 2019, the elections were marred by violence, vote-buying, and other irregularities, prompting calls for improved security and transparency in future elections. The NYSC’s collaboration with the Nigerian Army aims to address some of these concerns and ensure a peaceful and fair electoral process. The INEC has not commented on this development.