The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Director General, Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that despite the Federal Government’s approval to increase corps members’ monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective July 2024 the hike has not been implemented due to funding issues.
This news comes after the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission officially communicated the increment in a letter dated September 25, 2024 ¹.
Cyber Reporters gathered that corps members received only ₦33,000 in their September allowance, causing concerns and confusion among the youth service participants.
However, Brigadier General Ahmed reassured corps members that the NYSC is working closely with relevant authorities to expedite the release of funds and ensure timely implementation of the increment.
The allowance increase is part of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 aiming to provide financial relief and motivation to corps members.
Once implemented, the new allowance will undoubtedly boost morale and motivation among corps members, enabling them to serve the nation with renewed dedication.
He said, “Not only the corps members, even our staff members’ salary has been increased about four to five months ago, but it has not been implemented yet.
“But we are hopeful that the new pay will be implemented soon, but the funds have not been released to us yet.
“The information we have did not specify when the new allowance will be paid, but we were assured that their monthly allowance has been increased from 29th July 2024.”
