Federal Government Increases NYSC Corps Members Allowance

The Federal government has officially increased the nysc corps members allowance, from N33,000 to N77,000.

This was according to a statement signed by Caroline Embu, the nysc acting director of information and public relations. It is said that the increment takes effect from July 2024.

Before the increment, the monthly allowance for the corpers was N33,000.

The NYSC director said that “the increment is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.”

She said thee increment was made known earlier on Wednesday, September 25, via a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages commission.

Following the increment, the NYSC boss expressed gratitude to the Bola Tinubu-led administration.

He said he is optimistic that “it will not only bring the much-needed succour to the corps members. But it will also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more, in their service to the nation.”