The Federal Government on Wednesday announced an increment in monthly allowance for corps members.
The increment is over 100 per cent as the allowance has been raised from N33,000 to ₦77,000.
This new allowance for the NYSC Corps members will take effect starting from July 2024, as part of the adjustments following the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
The approval of the new NYSC Corps Members allowance was confirmed in an official letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. The long-awaited development is expected to provide substantial relief to corps members who have been advocating for a better financial package.
Prior to the development, corps members received a monthly stipend of ₦33,000. The new ₦77,000 allowance represents a more than double increase, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring a more robust welfare scheme for young Nigerians serving their nation.
