The Federal Government has approved a 133% increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024.

This development follows the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, aimed at enhancing the welfare of corps members.

The approval was communicated through a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by Chairman Ekpo Nta.

According to Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NYSC, the Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had advocated for a robust welfare package for corps members during a visit to the Commission.

In a statement released on Wednesday night, Embu confirmed the approval, stating that the NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture.

She stated that the enhanced allowance aims to boost the morale of NYSC members and motivate them to contribute more effectively to national development.

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Embu said, “The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.

“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.

“Before this increase, the monthly allowance for Corps Members was Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000).”