Allowance Of Corps Members Will Increase Once Civil Servants Begin Receiving New Minimum Wage-DG

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that the increase in corps members’ monthly allowances will commence once civil servants begin receiving the newly approved minimum wage.

This statement was made in a release signed by NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.

According to the statement, General Ahmed gave this assurance while addressing corps members at the Kebbi State Orientation Camp in Dakingari and the Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko.

He also emphasized that the NYSC would not post corps members to areas where their safety might be compromised, urging them to remain patient, security-conscious, and committed to their contributions towards the socio-economic development of the country. He acknowledged the importance of their efforts, assuring them that their service is highly appreciated.

The DG further encouraged corps members to maximize their service year by focusing on personal growth and future planning. He advised them to actively participate in the NYSC’s Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program, which provides vocational training aimed at fostering self-reliance.

“Try to acquire skills that will enable you to create jobs and employ others, rather than just searching for jobs. Many ex-corps members across the country are thriving in their respective vocations today,” he said.