The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that Corps Members will begin receiving an increased monthly allowance of ₦77,000 starting in March 2025.
Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the Director General of NYSC, made this known during a discussion with Corps Members at the Wuse and Garki Zonal Offices in Abuja on Thursday.
He reassured them of the Federal Government’s commitment to their welfare and the timely implementation of the new allowance.
“From March onward, your monthly allowance will be Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira. The NYSC maintains accurate records, and I assure you that payments will be made accordingly. Your contributions to the nation are highly valued,” he stated.
He urged Corps Members to stay focused and dedicated to their service year while emphasizing the importance of the NYSC in fostering national unity, teamwork, and patriotism.
Brigadier General Nafiu also expressed appreciation for the hard work and dedication of Corps Members.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues in the Garki Zone, Corps Member Zaka Deborah Alheri, with call number FC/24A/5831, expressed gratitude to the Director General for ensuring the allowance increase would be implemented as promised.