Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has announced that corps members will begin receiving a monthly allowance of N77,000 starting in March 2025.
Gatekeepers News reports that this increase aligns with the recent adjustment of the national minimum wage.
Nafiu made the announcement during a visit to the NYSC zonal offices in Wuse and Garki, Abuja, on Thursday.
He emphasized the scheme’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of corps members, urging them to remain disciplined and dedicated to national service.
The NYSC plays a crucial role in fostering national unity and cultural integration, and Nafiu pledged that the management would continue to uphold values of patriotism, leadership, and teamwork among corps members.
“NYSC is good at record-keeping. I can assure you that your money will be paid. The nation and the scheme appreciate you,” Nafiu said.
This increase marks a significant improvement from the previous monthly stipend of N33,000, which was last reviewed in 2020 following the implementation of the new minimum wage.
