The NYSC Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) 2026 for NYSC Corps Members.

Programme Description

The NYSC Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) is a youth leadership development programme designed to equip corps members with the skills to:

• Design and implement real policy solutions
• Drive community-level impact
• Lead change initiatives in Nigeria

A youth development programme to equip and empower National Youth Service Corps Members (NYSC Corpers) with the leadership, advocacy, policy research and campaign skills to build and lead contextually relevant, innovative and technologically driven solutions in their host communities. NYSC Corpers will become policy ready leaders and solution providers.

The NYSC – Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) will combine scale (Digital Policy Advocacy Academy) with depth (Innovation Lab) in a single, integrated pipeline to reach NYSC corps members.

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is ONLY for:

• Serving NYSC Corps Members
• Batch A Stream 1 & 2 (2026)

Programme Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Capacity building & experiential training in:
  • Leadership
  • Community development
  • Project management
• Expert mentorship & support
• Access to a Policy & Innovation Lab
• Funding to implement policy solutions
• Access to LEAP Africa Alumni Network (LAAN)

Application Process

Applications are now open for the 2026 NYSC Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL).

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026