The Federal Government has approved increase in the monthly allowance paid corps members in the National Youth Service Corps scheme across the country to N77,000. The increase which is from N33, 000 will be effective from July 2024.
This was contained in a statement by the acting Director Information and Public Relations, National Youth Service Corps, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday.
The Director stated that the increase was in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
Embu noted that the increase was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC. She stated that the letter was dated September 25, 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta.
The statement read: “Prior to this, the Director General, NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman. Where he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.
“The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture. He expressed optimism that it will bring much needed succour to the Corps Members. And 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).”
source: The Nation
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