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By Olamilekan Adigun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured corps members that their monthly allowance will be increased once the new minimum wage takes effect.
NYSC Director-General Yusha’u Ahmed made the promise on Tuesday during a visit to the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two orientation camps in Kebbi and Sokoto states.
Ahmed said the NYSC management is eager to implement the allowance increase, which will see corps members receive more than the current N33,000 monthly stipend.
He stated that corps members’ contributions to the country’s socio-economic development are invaluable, emphasising that members of the scheme should use their service year to develop themselves and plan for a brighter future.
He urged corps members to take advantage of the NYSC skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development program.
The DG said, ”At least, learn a skill while in camp and after the Orientation Course, you continue with the post-camp training. Try to acquire a skill that would enable you to create jobs and employ others instead of searching for jobs. We have many ex-Corps members across the country who are doing well in their different vocations today.
“The NYSC Management has partnered with many reliable organizations like the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, Unity Bank Access Bank, and NNPC Foundation among others, that have been assisting in giving loans and grants to Corps Members.”
He assured corps members of their safety throughout their service year.
He stated that campers would be posted to secure locations but advised them to stay vigilant in their surroundings.
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