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NYSC Begins Payment of ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance to Corps Members

In a welcome development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced payment of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance to corps members across the country. According to reports by OSUN DEFENDER, several corps members received their new allowance on Wednesday, March 27, with many sharing screenshots of their credit alerts on social media ¹.

The payment, which began around 1 pm, was initially disbursed to members of the 2024 Batch A Stream 2, who are set to complete their service year on Thursday, March 28. This move aligns with the earlier promise made by NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, who assured corps members that the increased allowance would be implemented soon.

However, it has been gathered that corps members from other batches are yet to receive the ₦77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had earlier announced an increase in the monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024 ¹.

The payment of the new allowance is a relief to corps members, who have been awaiting the implementation of the increased stipend. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of the amount, given the current cost of living crisis in the country ².