Adamawa raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N20,000
Adamawa State Government has raised the monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, posted to the state to N20,000.
The corps members had previously been drawing N10,000 each per month, meaning a 100 percent increase.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced the increment on Friday during the opening ceremony of the NYSC Batch C Stream 1 orientation course at the Damare NYSC camp in Girei Local Government Area.
The Governor congratulated the corps members on their successful graduation from their various institutions and posting to the state for national service.
He assured them of peace in the state and encouraged them to contribute to the development of their places of primary assignment.
The state Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Ateli Samson, expressed gratitude to the governor for his support towards the welfare of corps members.
A total of 1,500 corps members were registered for the current orientation camp.