The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that they will begin receiving a new monthly allowance of N77,000 starting in March 2025.
This development comes after the NYSC announced plans to increase the allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, in line with the new Minimum Wage of N70,000 approved by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024 .
During an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja, General Nafiu reaffirmed the commitment of the NYSC and the Federal Government to the welfare of corps members.
He emphasized that their well-being remains a top priority and urged them to remain calm, dedicated, focused, and disciplined in their service to the nation.
The approval of the new allowance was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024.
General Nafiu assured corps members that the NYSC is committed to record-keeping and that their money will be paid promptly.
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Corps members have expressed gratitude to the Director General for his commitment to ensuring the timely payment of their increased allowance.
Zaka Deborah Alheri, a corps member, spoke on behalf of her colleagues at the Garki Zone, thanking General Nafiu for his efforts.
