The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after months of delay following its approval in September 2024.
Corps members in various states have confirmed receiving the increased stipend, though reports indicate that the payments are being made in phases, with some still awaiting their disbursement.
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, reaffirmed the development while addressing corps members in Abuja, assuring them that all outstanding payments would be processed.
Similarly, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirmed the commencement of payments during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stating that the disbursement process had been finalized.
Corps members in states such as Kwara, Kano, and Yobe have confirmed receiving their allowances, with reports suggesting that 2024 Batch A Stream 2 members were prioritized in the first phase of payments.
While the increase has been welcomed, some corps members believe that ₦77,000 remains inadequate given the country’s rising cost of living.
A corps member in Kwara State, Adepoju, remarked, “Yes, the scheme has commenced ₦77,000. The increase is long overdue.”
Similarly, Nkiruka, serving in Kano State, confirmed, “Yes, the increase was long overdue, and I have received the ₦77,000 allowance.”
Another corps member, Ibrahim Tunde, also verified the payment, stating, “Yes, the Federal Government has begun disbursing the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance to corps members across the country.”
