The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has assured Corps Members that their monthly allowance will increase to ₦77,000 starting from March 2025.
Brigadier General Nafiu gave the confirmation during an interactive session with Corps Members on Thursday.
The event, held at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja, addressed concerns about the delayed implementation of the allowance increase.
In his address, the Director General emphasised the NYSC’s and the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Corps Members.
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“With effect from March, you will receive Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira as your monthly allowance. NYSC is efficient in record-keeping, and I assure you that your payments will be made. The nation and the Scheme appreciate you,” he stated.
He encouraged Corps Members to remain patient and focused on their service.
Brigadier General Nafiu praised the vision of the NYSC’s founding fathers and called for continued support from all stakeholders.
He highlighted the NYSC’s role in promoting national unity and instilling values such as patriotism and teamwork.
The Director General also expressed gratitude for the dedication of Corps Members and reiterated the nation’s appreciation for their contributions.
NYSC member Zaka Deborah Alheri, with call number FC/24A/5831, spoke on behalf of her colleagues at the Garki Zone and thanked the Director General for his efforts in ensuring the payment would finally materialise.
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