Mixed reactions have continued to trail the Federal Government’s decision to replace the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of the ongoing reforms of the scheme.
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plan during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, monitored by TRIBUNE ONLINE on Thursday.
According to him, the move is aimed at encouraging local production, boosting Nigeria’s textile industry, and ensuring that government spending benefits the domestic economy.
Reacting to the development on X on Thursday, a user, @Grabio01, wrote, “Is that the solution to the problem of this country? Una never ready.”
“No, I disagree with this change. Khaki has history and discipline. Adire is beautiful but for ceremony, not service. Let’s not lose the meaning,” @NgizweUpdate opined.
@BlacSheep01 wrote, “This country is a joke! What happened to the previous NYSC uniform that warrants the unnecessary change? Why is Nigeria government full of misplaced priorities? Failures that complain the most… Who knows how much funds this will aid them to embezzle….🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️.”
@realTonyUche tweeted, “This is so wrong for a country like Nigeria 💔”.
Supporting the initiative, @SollFlame wrote, “This is a good one. They should add fila and bata too.”
In a similar vein, @valentinepaulal wrote, “For me, this right here is a good initiative. It will encourage local production of the fabric.”
“Anybody against this new Fabric for NYSC is part of the problem we have in this country,” @FeranmiOlukare opined.
@jpremewwcoin tweeted, “From khaki to Adire is one reform nobody saw coming. If implemented, it would be one of the biggest visual changes in NYSC history. After decades of the same look, corps members might finally have a uniform that reflects a bit more Nigerian culture and identity.”