The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announced the increment on Wednesday evening through a statement posted on its official Facebook page.
The statement reads, “The Federal Government has approved the increment of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024.
“This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. 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, during which he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.6
“The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring much-needed relief to the Corps Members but also boost their morale and motivate them to contribute even more in their service to the nation.”
