The Nigerian government has approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.
In a press release issued by Caroline Embu, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, it was announced that the monthly allowance will rise from N33,000 to N77,000.
This increase will take effect from July 2024, in line with the Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
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The statement reads: “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.
“This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta.
“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).”
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FG should also check on other industries especially company managed by Indians in Nigeria. I think that will help coz of these india companies in Nigeria are just using their staff to make money for themselves and send home.