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The Federal Government on Wednesday evening, approved an increase in the allowance of corps members in the National Youth Service Corps .Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement.Embu, in the statement, disclosed that the announcement for the increment emanated from a letter released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024.
After the new minimum wage approval, speculations became rife over an increase in corps members' monthly pay. However, the NYSC management maintained that only the federal government could determine the increase in corps members' monthly allowance. The NYSC boss appreciated the federal government for the gesture. He added that it would not only bring succour to corps members but also boost their morale to do more in service to the nation.
“This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage Act 2024. This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta”.
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