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Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has announced that corps members across Nigeria will begin receiving a revised monthly allowance of Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) from March 2025.
This information was shared in a statement by Caroline Embu, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, and made available to journalists.
Brigadier General Nafiu reassured corps members of the Federal Government’s commitment to their welfare, emphasizing that their well-being remains a top priority.
> “Starting from March, your monthly allowance will be Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira. The NYSC maintains accurate financial records, and I assure you that your payment will be made. The nation and the scheme appreciate your service,” he stated.
Background of the Allowance Increase
The decision to increase corps members' allowances aligns with the Federal Government’s adjustment of the national minimum wage. The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 raised the country’s minimum wage to N70,000, prompting a revision of corps members’ stipends.
Following this, the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission approved the increment, raising the NYSC allowance from N33,000 to N77,000 in September 2024.
To facilitate this increase, the Federal Government allocated N430.7 billion to the NYSC in the 2025 budget, with N72.9 billion specifically set aside for corps members’ stipends.
However, despite the approval, delays in disbursement meant that as of February 2025, corps members were still receiving the previous N33,000 stipend.
NYSC DG Encourages Corps Members’ Dedication
Addressing corps members, Brigadier General Nafiu expressed gratitude for their dedication and service to the nation. He urged them to remain calm, disciplined, and focused on their national assignments.
He also highlighted the importance of NYSC in fostering national unity, encouraging Nigerians to support the scheme’s objectives.
Reiterating the scheme’s commitment to timely payments, he assured corps members that the revised allowance would be paid without delay.
On behalf of her fellow corps members at the Garki Zone, Corps Member Zaka Deborah Alheri (FC/24A/5831) expressed appreciation for the Director-General’s efforts in ensuring the prompt implementation of the new stipend. She also commended the NYSC leadership for prioritizing the welfare of corps members.
Source: Nairametrics
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