NYSC DG announces N77,000 allowance for corps members starting March 2025

Updated Friday 21 March 2025 13:0

Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has declared that, beginning in March 2025, corps members throughout Nigeria will be eligible to receive a new allowance of N77,000 per month.

Journalists were provided with a statement by Caroline Embu, Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, which revealed this information.

Corps members were reassured by Brigadier General Nafiu that the Federal Government and NYSC administration are still dedicated to their well-being.

He underlined that protecting corps members' welfare is still of utmost importance.

"Your monthly allowance of seventy-seven thousand naira will be given to you starting in March.

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NYSC is good at record keeping and I can assure you that your money will be paid. The Nation and the Scheme appreciate you,” he said.

Backstory

The increase of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance to N77,000 has its roots in the Nigerian government’s efforts to adjust the national minimum wage.

The Federal Government enacted the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, which raised the national minimum wage to N70,000. This legislative change necessitated a corresponding adjustment in the allowances of corps members, aligning their stipends with the new wage structure.
Following the wage amendment, the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission issued a letter on September 2024, approving the increment of corps members’ monthly allowances from N33,000 to N77,000. This approval was in direct response to the new minimum wage policy.
To accommodate this increase, the Federal Government allocated N430.7 billion to the NYSC in the 2025 budget, with N72.9 billion earmarked specifically for corps members’ allowances. This allocation aimed to ensure the financial feasibility of the enhanced stipends.

The higher allowance's payout was delayed in spite of approval and financial provisions. Corps members were still receiving the N33,000 stipend as of February 2025.

DG urges dedication

General Nafiu thanked the corps members for their commitment to the country and their service. He asked them to maintain their composure, self-control, and attention to their patriotic responsibilities.

He also acknowledged the vision of the NYSC’s founding fathers and called on Nigerians to support and uphold the objectives of the scheme. According to him, NYSC plays a crucial role in fostering national unity by exposing young graduates to different cultures and traditions across the country.
General Nafiu assured the corps members that the payment of their new allowance would be executed promptly, highlighting the NYSC’s reputation for maintaining accurate financial records.

Corps Member Zaka Deborah Alheri (FC/24A/5831), speaking on behalf of her colleagues at the Garki Zone, commended the Director-General for his commitment to making sure the additional allowance is implemented as soon as possible. She conveyed gratitude to the NYSC leadership for their dedication to corps members' well-being.

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