Olakunle Nafiu

Olakunle Nafiu

government official Nigeria

Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu is the newly appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He made headlines by assuring that the payment of the increased corps members' allowances would commence in March, following the announcement of the new allowance rate in September 2024.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
315,386
Power
685$
Sentiment
7.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 3 7.67 0.13% +20% 206,139,589 315,386 $448,000 685$
Totals 3 206,139,589 315,386 $448,000 685$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa. 7

The Punch: Education minister seeks extension of NYSC to two years

Nigeria Nigeria: Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu is the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps who promised the implementation of the new monthly allowance. 8

The Punch: FG begins payment of N77,000 new monthly allowance to NYSC members

Nigeria Nigeria: Brigadier General Nafiu described the NYSC as 'a divine project that has been of significant blessing to the country.' 8

The Punch: NYSC faced strong student opposition at inception — Gowon

Nigeria Nigeria: NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, described the project as a demonstration of the Ministry’s commitment to improving access to clean water and sanitation. 8

The Punch: FG promises improved access to water supply, sanitation

Nigeria Nigeria: Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu assured that payments would commence in March. 6

The Punch: NYSC to spend N307.6bn on corpers’ allowances