By Godsgift Olubori
The Federal Government has ratified the increment of allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from N33,000 to N77,000.
The latest development was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), on September 25, 2024, which was signed by the Chairman of NSIWC, Mr. Ekpo Nta.
Speaking of the increase in the allowance, the Acting Director Information and Public Relations of NYSC, Caroline Embu, noted that the increment was in accordance with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 which places the minimum wage of workers at N70,000.
The statement said, “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.”
