NYSC Assures Corps Members of Increased Allowances
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members of improved allowances once the new minimum wage is implemented.
He gave the assurance while addressing corps members at the Kebbi State orientation camp, Dakingari and Sokoto State orientation camp in Wamakko.
In a press statement, the acting NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations (ADIPR), Caroline Embu, quoted the Director General as saying: “Corps members have been assured that as soon as the civil servants start receiving the new minimum wage that was approved by the Federal Government, their monthly allowance would also increase.”
He used the opportunity to advise them on the importance of skill acquisition during the three weeks orientation camp and the post-orientation camp training.
“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.
“NYSC management has partnered many reliable organisations like the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, Unity Bank, Access Bank, NNPC Foundation among others, that have been assisting in giving loans and grants to corps members,” he said.
