The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended Abdulhameed Yushau, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for leading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about the risks of substance abuse. This awareness campaign took place at Parliament International School and Government Secondary School in Abuja.

The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has initiated a drug abuse campaign in schools aimed at educating students about the dangers of substance abuse. The campaign includes the provision of free counselling services for students.

Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have called for support from religious leaders, parents, and communities to combat drug peddling and abuse in the state. This appeal was made during a program held to address the issue on July 4, 2026, with contributions from NDLEA's Kwara State Commandant, Hajia Fatima Popoola.

An Imo community has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Navy to address drug abuse among students. The initiative focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of drug use and promoting healthy lifestyles among the youth.

Stakeholders in environmental sustainability are advocating for increased youth involvement in combating Nigeria's plastic waste issue, emphasizing the use of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a platform for this initiative, according to Tribune Online.

The Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development, a youth advocacy group, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend certain aspects of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program while advocating for the retention of its leadership structure. The appeal highlights concerns regarding the funding and operational framework of the NYSC.