The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has confirmed that the government has not yet released the funds required for the implementation of the new allowance.
Recall that the Federal government led by President Bola Tinubu recently announced an increase in Corps members’ allowance.
But NYSC DG yesterday said the allowances for the Corps members have not taken effect, blaming the non-release of funds for delaying the implementation.
According to a statement by the NYSC, the increment was confirmed in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated 25 September 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Ekpo Nta.
Ahmed also revealed that while the salaries of NYSC staff were increased about four to five months ago, the increment has yet to be implemented.
“No only Corps members, but even our staff members’ salaries were increased about four to five months ago, but this has not yet been implemented. We are hopeful that the new pay will be implemented soon, though the funds have not yet been released to us.”
“The information we have does not specify when the new allowance will be paid, but we have been assured that their monthly allowance has been increased from 29 July 2024," the DG said.
