Brigadier-General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has confirmed that corps members will receive an increased monthly allowance of ₦77,000 starting in February 2025.

Speaking on Thursday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina, Ahmed stated that the increment has been incorporated into the 2025 Federal Government budget.

“This month (January) has already ended, but once the budget is passed. By next month (February), you will start receiving N77,000 instead of the usual N33,000,” he stated.

Federal Government Approval and Corps Members’ Welfare

The NYSC DG emphasized that the allowance increase was approved by the Federal Government, urging corps members to reciprocate the gesture by being diligent in their service.

He also reassured them of the scheme’s commitment to their welfare and security, stating that no corps members would be posted to areas facing security threats.

“We will not send our corps members to wherever we have challenges of security threats. Wherever we send them, they should be less assured that the place is safe and secured for them to serve,” he said.