The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has commended the Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade for its sustained security support to the Scheme in Lagos State.

The Director-General gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi.

According to a statement by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, Nafiu expressed appreciation for the Brigade’s deployment of personnel and provision of security assistance to the NYSC.

He said the support had helped create a safe and conducive environment for its operations in the state.

Nafiu also congratulated Owolabi on his appointment as Commander of the 9 Brigade, praising his leadership and achievements since assuming office.

Responding, Owolabi described the relationship between the Army Brigade and the NYSC as cordial, reaffirming the military’s commitment to sustaining the partnership.

He assured Nafiu of the Brigade’s continued support, particularly in providing adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC officials in Lagos.