BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE OLUSEYE NAFIU BIOGRAPHY- Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu is a distinguished Nigerian military officer who, as of March 6, 2025, assumed the role of the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE OLUSEYE NAFIU PROFILE
| Name | Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu |
| Real Name | Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu |
| Date Of Birth | N/A |
| Tribe | Yoruba |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Religion | Islam |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Net Worth | N/A |
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BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE OLUSEYE NAFIU BIOGRAPHY
General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has assumed duty as the 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), succeeding Brigadier General YD Ahmed. A seasoned military officer, he brings extensive experience in combat, administration, and international peacekeeping to his new role.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Brigadier General Nafiu is a member of the 47th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). He holds a:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography from the NDA, Kaduna.
- Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania (Class of 2022 Resident Course).
Additionally, he has attended the Indian Army War College and the Army War College Nigeria, where he later served as a Directing Staff (instructor).
CAREER
Brigadier General Nafiu is a regular combatant and artillery officer with a solid background in organizational policy formulation and structure management. His previous roles include:
- Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General OO Oluyede, a position he also held under the late Lt. General TA Lagbaja, CFR.
- Deputy Director, Establishment at the Army Headquarters.
- Deputy Director, Staff Duties at the Army Headquarters.
- Assistant Director, Procurement at the Army Headquarters.
- Unit Adjutant (twice).
- Commander of batteries and artillery regiments (three times), including two assignments in the Northeast theatre of operation.
- Military Assistant to Principal Staff Officers at the Army Headquarters (twice).
- Aide De Camp (ADC) to the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army (December 2003 – December 2005).
- Aide De Camp (ADC) to the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (December 2005 – March 2008).
- NYSC Camp Commandant in Kaduna State (2008).
Brigadier General Nafiu has also served in several United Nations peacekeeping missions:
- United Nations Military Observer in Sudan, where he played a crucial role in monitoring the South Sudan Independence Referendum in 2011.
- Staff Officer in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Operations Cell, Force Headquarters).
CONTROVERSIES
As of now, there are no publicly known controversies involving Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu.
BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE OLUSEYE NAFIU SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE
The general is not active on social media.
PERSONAL LIFE
Brigadier General Nafiu is married and has two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys driving, traveling, cooking, appreciating nature, and making friends.
BRIGADIER GENERAL OLAKUNLE OLUSEYE NAFIU NET WORTH
There are no publicly available details about Brigadier General Nafiu’s net worth.