No More N33k: Jubilation as Nigerian Govt Increases NYSC Corps Members Allowance, New Pay Unveiled

• The FG has officially increased the monthly allowance for NYSC members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024
• Legit.ng gathered that this upward review is in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024
• NYSC said the increment aims to bring much-needed financial relief to the corps members and motivate them to serve Nigeria better

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

FCT, Abuja - The federal government of Nigeria has approved the increment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members' monthly allowance to N77,000.

According to a statement signed by Caroline Embu, the NYSC's acting director, information and public relations, the increment takes effect from July 2024.

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Before this increment, the monthly allowance for corps members was N33,000.

The NYSC said the development is "in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024", adding that the increment was communicated to it earlier on Wednesday, September 25, via a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

Legit.ng recalls that the director general (DG) of the NYSC, Brigadier-General Yushau Ahmed, paid a visit to Ekpo Nta, the chairperson of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. At the meeting, he solicited a robust welfare package for corps members.

Following the increment, the NYSC boss expressed gratitude to the Bola Tinubu-led administration. He said he 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".

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NYSC allawee increment: Corpers react

Meanwhile, some NYSC members who spoke to Legit.ng expressed excitement over the development.

Afolabi Soneye said:

"God will bless you the NYSC DG. This was the right time because this money is really needed in this economy."

Khadijah Yusuf, an Osun-based corper, said:

“The implementation in July, when we least expected it, gladdens my heart as I had a bit of doubt about the promise earlier made.

"Those who made this happen have demonstrated that they are loving and caring parents who are truly committed to the welfare of their children."

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Niger governor gifts corpers N200k each

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Niger governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, announced the gift of N200,000 bonuses to all the corps members under Batch B Stream I posted to the state.

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Bago said the bonus is to make the corps members stay in the state comfortable.

Source: Legit.ng