By Sulyman Pakoyi

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), YD Ahmed, has assured Corps Members that their monthly allowance will be increased as soon as Civil Servants begin receiving the new minimum wage recently approved by the Federal Government.

Ahmed made this promise while addressing Corps Members at the Kebbi State Orientation Camp in Dakingari and the Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko. He acknowledged the significant and selfless contributions that Corps Members make to the socio-economic development of the nation.

He urged the Corps Members to use their service year as a period of personal growth and to plan for future achievements.

Ahmed also encouraged them to take advantage of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, emphasizing the importance of acquiring vocational skills that promote self-reliance.
“Try to acquire a skill that will enable you to create jobs and employ others instead of searching for jobs. We have many ex-Corps Members across the country who are doing well in their different vocations today,” he stated.

The DG pointed out that the NYSC has established partnerships with various organisations, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, Unity Bank, Access Bank, and NNPC Foundation, to provide loans and grants to Corps Members.

He reassured the Corps Members that the Scheme is committed to their safety and advised them to remain vigilant and security conscious at all times.