NYSC CORPS MEMBERS CALL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF N77,000 ALLOWANCE
National Youth Service Corps members have called on the Federal Government to implement the promised N77,000 allowance to alleviate the economic hardship they were going through.
The corps members took to their social media handles to share their concerns on Wednesday.
They said despite Federal Government’s approval of new minimum wage in July 2024, corps members were still receiving the old allowance of N33,000.
According to them, the old allowance is no longer sustainable due to high transportation, feeding, and NYSC’s other daily expenses.
In a post on X, @NoorAjuwon wrote, “3 months later, the Federal Government still believes that N33k is enough for NYSC members to survive.”
@Arbdoolbasid_Jr. asked, “How can we even concentrate on our primary assignment with N33k in this current economic situation?”
Another user, @Eze_na_ujari, stated that he spends N5,000 on transportation and N2,000 on Community Development Service (CDS) contributions, leaving him with N26,000 from the N33,000 allowance.
@blazzin_225 described the situation as “suffering and wickedness” due to bad NYSC lodges, dilapidated bathrooms and toilets, and starvation.
Another tweet at @officialABAT was urged, “See us as your children too. We’re dying.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Federal Government approved the new minimum wage after the expiration of the old wage structure in April. The new approval is expected to be extended to corps members. (NAN)
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