The Federal Government has officially approved an increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024.
This decision aligns with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, according to a statement released on Wednesday by NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu. The approval was confirmed in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Ekpo Nta.
Prior to this approval, NYSC Director General Brigadier General YD Ahmed had visited the commission’s chairman to advocate for a better welfare package for Corps Members. The NYSC boss expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the timely intervention, noting that the allowance increase will provide much-needed relief and motivate Corps Members to enhance their service to the nation.
Before this adjustment, Corps Members received ₦33,000 monthly, which was last increased from ₦19,800 in 2020, following the signing of a ₦30,000 minimum wage bill. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the National Minimum Wage bill into law, raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 after extended discussions between government authorities, labour unions, and the private sector.
