The Federal Government has approved an increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to teventy-seven thousand Naira with effect from July 2024.
This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta.
This was disclosed on Wednesday in a press statement made available to the press and signed by the NYSCacting Director, Information and Public Relations (ADIPR), Caroline Embu.
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).
