Victoria Mbangwa
The Federal Government has approved a substantial raise in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to N77,000, set to take effect from July 2024. The new allowance comes as a major relief to corps members and is expected to boost morale and enhance their commitment to national service.
The announcement was confirmed in a statement by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations for the NYSC, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday. The approval was based on a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by the Commission’s Chairman, Ekpo Nta. The increase is in line with the provisions of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed, played a pivotal role in securing this increase, having made a direct appeal to Ekpo Nta during an advocacy visit, where he championed improved welfare for the corps members.
The statement emphasized the importance of this development, describing it as a significant step forward in ensuring the welfare of young graduates who contribute to nation-building through their mandatory one-year service.
The statement reads “The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to 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”.
“Before 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.”
