Corpers in Nigeria are set to become the next ballers, all thanks to the Federal Government’s increase in their allowance.
Soon, the hardship of this Tinubu regime will have nothing on them.
Oh, you’ve not heard?
The federal government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance of corpers in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement was published by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC, Caroline Embu.
Now, to the interesting part.
The payment of the increased monthly allowance will be backdated to July 2024.
That means the Federal Government owes corps members some money.
Minimum Wage
Meanwhile, the new allowance is in line with the recently approved new minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
The DG is certain that the increase would boost the morale of the corpers in their service to the nation.
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The statement reads: “The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to 77,000 Naira with effect from July 2024.
“This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta”.
“Before this, the Director General, NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman.
“There, he solicited for a robust welfare package for corps members.
“The NYSC boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture.
“We are 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.”
