The Federal Government on Wednesday announced approval for the increase of NYSC  members’ monthly allowance to N77,000, up from the Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000) current pay 


In a statement NYSC's acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu on Wednesday, stated that the increase takes 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 statement said.


The statement added that the increase will no doubt boost the morale of the corps members and they continue to serve their motherland.


“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", the statement read