The Digest:
In a significant move impacting youth welfare, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced a 300% increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. This substantial raise elevates the state's contribution from N5,000 to N20,000, bringing the corps members' total monthly earnings, combined with the federal allowance, to N97,000. This new total surpasses the N80,000 minimum wage for civil servants in Akwa Ibom.
Key Points:
- Governor Eno revealed the increment on Friday during the State Delivery Meeting in Uyo, emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting the over 10,000 corps members posted to Akwa Ibom annually.
- The increase is intended to supplement the Federal Government's N77,000 monthly allowance, aiming to help corps members meet their basic needs.
- Beyond the allowance hike, the state government recently approved the reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai Local Government Area, further demonstrating efforts to improve corps members' welfare.
- The National Youth Service Corps is a mandatory one-year national service program for Nigerian citizens who complete their first degree or its equivalent, with federal and sometimes state governments providing allowances.
- The Federal Government has progressively increased NYSC allowances over the years, with the latest national increment to N77,000 commencing payments in March of this year.
Sources: Premium Times
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