Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the director general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says the scheme will begin paying N77,000 to corps members as an allowance in March 2025.
The brigadier general spoke at the NYSC zonal offices in Wuse and Garki, Abuja on Thursday.
Nafiu said the scheme prioritises the welfare of corps members.
He urged them to remain disciplined and dedicated to national service.
The brigadier emphasised the NYSC’s role in fostering national unity and cultural integration.
He pledged that the management would continue to uphold values of patriotism, leadership, and teamwork among corps members.
“NYSC is good at record-keeping. I can assure you that your money will be paid. The nation and the scheme appreciate you,” Nafiu said.
Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu assumed office as the 23rd DG of the NYSC on March 6, 2025, succeeding Yusha’u Ahmed.
After taking over office, he pledged to address pending concerns around corps member welfare.
Corps members receive a monthly stipend from the federal government to support their basic needs during the service year.
The allowance has been periodically reviewed in response to economic realities, with the last significant increase occurring in 2020 when it was raised to N33,000 following the implementation of the new minimum wage.
The latest increment to N77,000 aligns with the recent adjustment of the national minimum wage.
