September 25, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024.
Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Caroline Embu, who disclosed this in a statement, said the increment is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
Embu said the increment was conveyed in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) dated September 25, 2024, and signed by the Chairman of the commission, Ekpo Nta.
The statement said, “Prior to this, the Director General, NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman in which he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.
“The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring much-needed succour to the Corps Members but also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more in their service to the nation.”
