The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged the Nigerian Army to strengthen security for corps members who will serve as ad hoc electoral officials during the 2027 general elections.

Nafiu made the appeal during a visit to the General Officer Commanding, 81 Division, Major General Adebayo Babalola, stressing that corps members must be protected before, during and after the polls.

He noted that Lagos and Ogun host significant numbers of corps members and commended the military for maintaining a secure environment for NYSC activities.

In his response, Major General Babalola assured the NYSC of continued military cooperation, reaffirming that the safety and welfare of corps members remain a priority.