The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for Corps Members from N33,000 to N77,000.
In a statement released on Wednesday night, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Caroline Embu, confirmed that the new allowance will take effect starting from July 2024.
The increment follows the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, the statement added.
It was disclosed that a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Ekpo Nta, has been sent to the NYSC leadership.
“Prior to this, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman, in which he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.
“The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring much-needed succor to the Corps Members but also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more in their service to the nation,” the statement read.
