BREAKING: FG increases corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000
Caroline Embu, the acting spokesperson of NYSC said the increase takes effect from July this year.
The federal government has approved the increase monthly allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to N77,000.
In a statement on Thursday, Caroline Embu, the acting spokesperson of NYSC said the increase takes effect from July this year.
“This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024,” the statement reads.
This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta.
“Prior to this, the Director General, 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 succour to the Corps Members, but also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more, in their service to the nation.
“Before this increase, the monthly allowance for Corps Members was Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000).”
