Jubilation all over Nigeria as NYSC Corps Members set to be earning N70,000 per month as the new minimum wage
There is widesprea jubilation across Nigeria as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announced that corps members are set to receive a new minimum wage of N70,000 per month.
This increase in alawi, from the previous payment , is expected to greatly enhance the financial stability of the young graduates participating in the mandatory service year.
The raise reflects the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of corps members, ensuring they can meet their basic needs and contribute meaningfully to their places of primary assignment.
The announcement has been met with excitement and optimism among current and prospective corps members, as well as their families.
Many see this as a long-overdue adjustment that acknowledges the rising cost of living and the vital role that these young individuals play in national development.
The increase is expected to boost morale, encourage more active participation in community service projects, and potentially attract more graduates to the program, thereby fostering a stronger sense of national unity and service.
