NYSC Members Rejoice!: FG Promises to Pay Backlog N77,000 Allowance

 

The Federal Government has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that they will receive the backlog of their increased monthly allowance of ₦77,000, which has been delayed since its announcement.

On September 25, 2024, the government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000. However, despite several assurances, the implementation of the new allowance is yet to begin.

The delay has caused frustration among corps members, with one individual recently going viral after lamenting the financial struggles of living on ₦33,000 per month.

Following the public outcry, the newly appointed Director General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, announced that the revised allowance would take effect by March 2025.

In a fresh assurance, Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirmed that corps members—both those currently serving and those in the scheme when the increment was announced—will receive backdated payments.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on March 24, 2025, Olawande reaffirmed the government’s commitment to settling the backlog.

He stated: “The new NYSC DG has assured corps members that they will receive their payments.”

 “For those who have already completed service, we have your details, and you will be paid.”

While confirming that the delayed stipends will be paid, Olawande cautioned that the payments may not be immediate, but the government is actively working on resolving the issue.

 “The backlog, we will work on it and make sure it is paid. It may not be immediate, but it will happen.”

As corps members continue to wait for the official rollout of the new ₦77,000 stipend, they remain hopeful that the government will honor its promise and ensure all arrears are cleared.