NYSC resumes arrears payment to corps members after 2-month delay
Story by Susan Mbamah
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) resumed its payment of arrears on Wednesday, with the first disbursement since a two-month break that began after the last payment on June 3.
This payment is for the new ₦77,000 monthly allowance recently approved by the Federal Government.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, had previously assured corps members that they would receive the new allowance.
Speaking at the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop in Abuja, Nafiu stated, “Once funds are released to us to offset the arrears, we will pay them. Even our corps members who passed out recently will benefit. We have their bank details.”
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He emphasised the government’s commitment, adding, “Nigerians should not fret about that because the government is both responsible and responsive to their needs.”
A former corps member, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the payment to News Point Nigeria, saying, “After waiting for two months, I didn’t expect to see another payment alert. But honestly, it’s not just about the money; it’s about feeling like our efforts actually count.”
The payment of arrears, which covers the period from July 2024 to March 2025, follows widespread frustration over the delayed implementation of the new allowance.
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The increase was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to help ease economic hardship for Nigerian youth.
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