The Federal government has approved the increase of monthly allowance paid corps members undergoing the mandatory national service to N77,000 effective from July 2024.
The acting Director of Information and Public Relations, National Youth Service Corps, Caroline Embu, announced this through a statement on Wednesday.
The statement said the increase is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
According to the statement, the increase is contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 25, 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta.
The statement read: “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.
“The NYSC boss is thankful to the Federal government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring 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.
“Before this increase, the monthly allowance for Corps members was Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000).”
