The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has promised to raise the monthly stipends of corps members from the current N33,000 once the Federal Government’s new minimum wage takes effect.
NYSC Director-General, Yusha’u Ahmed, made this announcement on Tuesday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ stream two corps members at the orientation camps in Kebbi and Sokoto states.
Ahmed emphasized the significant contributions of corps members to Nigeria’s socio-economic development and encouraged them to use their service year as a time for personal growth and future planning. He urged the corps members to take advantage of the NYSC’s skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development program, highlighting its importance for job creation.
“At least, learn a skill while in camp,” Ahmed advised. “After the orientation course, continue with post-camp training. Try to acquire a skill that will enable you to create jobs and employ others instead of searching for jobs. Many ex-corps members across the country are doing well in their vocations today.”
He also mentioned the NYSC’s partnerships with organizations like the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, Unity Bank, Access Bank, and NNPC Foundation to provide loans and grants to corps members for entrepreneurial ventures.
The Director-General assured the corps members of their safety throughout their service year, stating that they would be posted to secure locations but should remain vigilant.
NYSC Coordinators Praise Corps Members’ Adaptation to Camp Life
The NYSC coordinator in Kebbi, Aghata Banki-Okolo, reported that corps members have adapted well to camp life, participating positively in all activities. She also noted that 1,195 corps members had been registered, including 1,077 in Kebbi and 118 displaced from Zamfara State. She added that 240 camp officials are using emotional intelligence to manage their duties effectively.
In Sokoto, the NYSC coordinator, Yakubu Usman, commended the corps members for their discipline and quick adaptation. He stated that Sokoto has 1,488 corps members, including 134 males and 66 females displaced from Zamfara due to security concerns.
Background on Minimum Wage Increase
In July, Nigeria’s organized labor sector and the federal government agreed on a new minimum wage of N70,000. The National Assembly passed the bill on July 23, and it was signed into law on July 29.
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