The Federal Government has approved the increment of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024.
The National Youth Service Corps revealed the increase in a statement published on its official Facebook page on Wednesday night.
The statement said, “The monthly allowance for Corps Members would be increased to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) effective July 2024 by the Federal Government.
This is consistent with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act of 2024 being enacted. This was stated in a letter dated September 25, 2024, and signed by Mr. Ekpo Nta, Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
“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.”
