The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured Corps Members that their monthly allowance will increase to ₦77,000, beginning March 2025.
During an interactive session on Thursday, NYSC Director General Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu reaffirmed that the long-awaited payment boost will take effect as planned.
Speaking at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja, he addressed concerns over delays, emphasising the Federal Government’s commitment to Corps Members’ welfare.
“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,” he stated.
Brigadier General Nafiu encouraged Corps Members to stay focused on their service, praising the vision of the NYSC’s founding fathers and the scheme’s role in promoting national unity, patriotism, and teamwork.
Corps Member Zaka Deborah Alheri (FC/24A/5831), speaking on behalf of her colleagues, expressed gratitude to the Director General for ensuring the long-awaited payment finally becomes a reality.
Big news for Corps Members—March can’t come soon enough!
