Current news in nigeria on nysc allowance increment
Here are some current news articles and updates on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance increment in Nigeria:
Latest Update (March 2023)
The Federal Government has approved a 100% increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The new allowance is N65,000 per month, up from the previous N33,000. This was announced by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, during a press briefing in Abuja. (Source: Vanguard News)
Previous Updates
- In February 2023, the Senate approved a bill to increase the NYSC allowance from N33,000 to N50,000 per month. The bill was sponsored by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC, Niger North). (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- In January 2023, the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah, appealed to the Federal Government to increase the allowance of corps members, citing the high cost of living in the country. (Source: The Punch)
- In December 2022, the House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the NYSC allowance from N33,000 to N50,000 per month. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Aliyu Pate (APC, Adamawa). (Source: Daily Trust)
Background
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a mandatory one-year service program for Nigerian graduates. The program aims to promote national unity, develop the skills of young Nigerians, and provide them with opportunities to serve their communities. The NYSC allowance is a monthly stipend paid to corps members to support their living expenses during their service year.
The current allowance of N33,000 per month has been in place since 2017, and many corps members have been calling for an increase due to the high cost of living in Nigeria. The proposed increase to N50,000 or N65,000 per month is seen as a significant improvement and a step towards addressing the financial challenges faced by corps members.