The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the family of its 7th Director-General, Brigadier General Soyemi Ayodele Sofoluwe (retd), who passed away in December 2025.
The assurance was given by the current Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, during a wake-keep service held in honour of the late officer at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Speaking at the event, Brigadier General Nafiu paid glowing tributes to the former NYSC boss, describing him as a man of outstanding character whose life was marked by kindness, compassion, humility and a good sense of humour. He noted that several testimonies reflected the positive impact Sofoluwe had on colleagues, friends and the institution he served.
The funeral ceremony attracted dignitaries from different walks of life, including two former Directors-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Walter Oki (retd) and Brigadier General Y.D. Ahmed.
Brigadier General Sofoluwe, who served as Director-General of the NYSC from January 1994 to July 1996, is survived by his wife, Colonel Kehinde Sofoluwe (retd), his children and grandchildren.
He was laid to rest at the Apena Cemetery, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
May his soul rest in peace.
