The Federal Government of Nigeria** has officially increased the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, with the new rate taking effect from July 2024.
This substantial increment is part of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, aimed at improving the welfare of corps members.
In a statement released on Wednesday night through the NYSC’s official X handle, Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, noted that the increase would provide financial relief and enhance the motivation of corps members in their national service.
“This will bring much-needed succour to the Corps Members and boost their morale,” she said.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had earlier lobbied for better welfare for corps members, emphasizing the need for improved support during a visit to the Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission.
His advocacy efforts have now come to fruition with the official approval of the new allowance structure.
The NYSC statement read: “The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024.” The communication also confirmed that the change is aligned with the recently enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, as conveyed in a letter signed by Mr. Ekpo Nta, Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission.
Before this adjustment, NYSC members received a monthly allowance of ₦33,000. This increase is expected to have a significant impact on the corps members’ welfare and their ability to serve the nation effectively. Brigadier General Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for this timely intervention, confident that it would foster greater commitment from the youth in their service to the country.
