Corps Members to enjoy increased allowance – NYSC DG

Corps Members to enjoy increased allowance, NYSC DG confirms today, Monday 2nd September 2019.

Corps Members have been advised that their monthly allowance would be increased immediately the Federal Government start the payment of the new minimum wage to all public servants nationwide.

NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim said this while interacting with Corps Members during his working visit to Lagos State Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja.

He said efforts are in top gear at all levels to ensure adequate welfare for all Corps Members.

The Director-General however advised them not to embark on unauthorized journey that may endanger their lives whereby such journey would also earn them sanctions from the NYSC.

He warned that violators of NYSC bye-laws would be dealt with in line with NYSC rules.

‘Don’t debase yourselves, study the byelaw
including NYSC Act and be law-abiding. Don’t participate in politics, avoid religious and tribal differences’, he added.

Ibrahim also admonished the Corps Members to imbibe good morals and serve as responsible role models in their host communities.

He warned them to avoid rumour peddling through the Social Media but rather serve as agents of change and National unity.

The NYSC Chief Executive appealed to the Corps Members to respect the culture, tradition and religious beliefs of their host communities and avoid any act that may put them in collision with them.

‘Be security conscious at all times and make sure that good moral, diligence and loyalty to the ideals of the NYSC Scheme are your watchword’, the DG added.