The monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members has been increased by the Federal Government from #19,800 to #33,000 which has been signed by President Buhari
According to the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, President Buhari has approved the increase of monthly allowance of corp members.
The Guardian reported that the NYSC DG explained that the increase of monthly allowance payments to NGN33,000 was approved in line with the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage by the Federal Government.
Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim said: “Contrary to the various amounts being circulated on the social media, the sum of thirty-three thousand naira had been approved as the new rate”
The DG further revealed that provision had been made for the new allowance in this year’s budget, adding that payment would commence as soon as funds are released by appropriate authorities.
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