The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced a new monthly allowance of 77,000 Naira for all participating members of the scheme.
This increase seen from viral screenshots shared by corpers is a step from the previous allowance of 33,000 Naira, fulfilling a promise made by the Federal Government six months ago.
Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the Director General of the NYSC, stated that corps members will begin receiving the new allowance of 77,000 Naira starting in March 2025.
This decision follows concerns raised by corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye regarding the insufficient 33,000 Naira allowance, particularly in light of the current economic challenges in the country.
“With effect from March, you are going to receive the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira as your monthly allowance. NYSC is good at record-keeping and l can assure you that your money will be paid. The Nation and the Scheme appreciate you”, he said.
