Following earlier commitments by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to increase corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting February 2025, the Tinubu led Nigerian government has continued to pay the old N33,000 stipend. According to Sahara Reporters, multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find out that it […] The post Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment appeared first on Information Nigeria.
Corps members are disappointed as the Tinubu-led Nigerian government has delayed the implementation of a promised increase in their monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, which was set to begin in February 2025. Despite assurances from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General in January that the increment was approved, the February allowance paid remained unchanged at N33,000. This has left corps members frustrated, as the current stipend is considered inadequate to meet rising living costs. They are now demanding clarity and urgent action from the government to fulfill the promised increase.
