NYSC finally set to pay ₦77K allawee as fresh details emerge

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has said its plans have been concluded on the payment of ₦77,000 as allowance for the corps members, adding that the payment will commence from March 2025.

This was disclosed by the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, who also confirmed the commencement of the payment as planned during an interactive session with the corps members on Thursday, March 20.

NYSC has said that it will start paying corp members ₦77K Allawee from March
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General Nafiu addressed the concerns about the delay in the implementation of the allowance increment while speaking at an event which was held at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja. The NYSC DG then expressed the commitment of the service and the federal government to the welfare of the corps members.

His statement reads:

“With effect from March, you will receive Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira as your monthly allowance. NYSC is efficient in record-keeping, and I assure you that your payments will be made. The nation and the Scheme appreciate you.”

The NYSC DG then urged the corps members to be focused on their service and patient. He then praised the vision of the NYSC founding fathers and called for consistent support for all the stakeholders.

He then explained the role of the service in the promotion of national unity and instilling values such as teamwork and patriotism.

Brigadier General Nafiu then expressed his appreciation for the corps members’ dedication while reiterating that the country was grateful for their contributions and support.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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