The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, announced on Thursday, March 20, 2025, that all corps members will receive a significant increase in their monthly allowance, commencing March 2025.
The allowance will be credited to accounts with effect from March and will increase to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira. This reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the well-being of corps members by 40%, aligning with national development goals and recognizes the important role NYSC plays in contributing to national development, fostering civic engagement, and exposing graduates to diverse cultural experiences.
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Speaking with corps members at Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja, General Nafiu underscored the importance of their service and dedication. ‘NYSC is a beautiful program,’ he stated, ‘building bridges between graduate youths and the communities where they serve.’
A corp member,Zaka Deborah Alheri FC/24A/5831, speaking on behalf of her colleagues at Garki Zone, expressed gratitude for the increase.
