NYSC Members Disappointed As Tinubu’s Government Pays 33K Again

The FG on Wednesday, September 25, announced the increase of the monthly allowance for NYSC members from N33,000 to N77,000, “effective July 2024”

Authorities said the upward review was in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 However, NYSC members who received their September allowance on Wednesday, October 2, disclosed to Legit.ng that they still got the old pay.

Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday, October 2, expressed disappointment after receiving their monthly allowance.

In September the federal government of Nigeria approved the increment of NYSC members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000. The NYSC hierarchy had promised to boost the morale of corps members.

According to a statement signed by Caroline Embu, NYSC’s acting director, information and public relations, the increment takes effect from July 2024.

The NYSC said the development was “in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024”, adding that the increment was communicated to it earlier on Wednesday, September 25, via a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

The announcement elicited jubilation among NYSC members. However, when the September allowance was paid on Wednesday, October 2, corps members were credited with N33,000. Corps members express disappointment Several NYSC members who spoke to Legit.ng on Wednesday evening, October 2, expressed disappointment with the government.

An Osun-based NYSC member, Adebola Yusuf, said: “I am confused and disappointed, although I am hopeful the arrears will be paid by the end of October.” In the same vein, Isaac Blessing lamented that the N33,000 she received was not what corps members were promised.

Source: Legit

Email: elora.akpotosevbe@yahoo.com