The Federal Government has approved the increment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000 with effect from July 2024.
According to a statement issued by Caroline Embu , the NYSC Acting Director for Information and Public Relations, details of the increment 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.
Caroline Embu added that it is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
She noted that 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.
She added that the NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring the 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.
