By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), replacing the scheme's iconic khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric and introducing a review of its deployment policy to enhance security, improve efficiency and promote Nigeria's textile industry. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the reforms on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television's The Morning Brief, saying the changes are part of efforts to modernise the 53-year-old national service scheme and make it more impactful. According to the minister, the decision to adopt Adire as the official NYSC uniform is aimed at supporting local manufacturers and ensuring government spending contributes to the growth of Nigeria's textile industry. "It's Adire. So, Adire is being produced in Nigeria. We have them in Ogun, we have them in Kwara, we have textile industry. Let's put our money back in...