NYSC N77,000 allowance to commence in March
By Folasade Akpan
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has assured that the payment of the newly increased monthly allowance of N77,000 to corps members will begin in March.
Nafiu made the announcement while interacting with corps members at the NYSC Zonal Offices in Wuse and Garki, Federal Capital Territory.
He assured the corps members that both the scheme and the Federal Government were committed to their welfare and would continue prioritising their well-being.
“With effect from March, you are going to receive N77,000 as your monthly allowance.
“NYSC is good at record-keeping, and I can assure you that your money will be paid. The nation and the scheme appreciate you,” Nafiu said.
He thanked the corps members for their selfless service and encouraged them to remain calm, dedicated, focused, and disciplined.
Nafiu also emphasised the significance of the NYSC scheme, stating that it was an initiative that built bridges and exposed graduates to cultural values beyond their places of birth.
The Director-General further stated that the NYSC management would continue to instil virtues such as patriotism, discipline, self-restraint, good morals, leadership qualities, and teamwork in future batches.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government approved the increase in corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 in September 2024, with the new allowance taking effect from July 2024.
Prior to this increase, corps members received a monthly allowance of N33,000. The raise aligns with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru and Benson Iziama
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