The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General (DG), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has acknowledged that the Federal Government in line with the new National Minimum Wage has approved N33,000 allowance for Corps members. The NYSC-DG revealed this while speaking to Corps members at the NYSC Bauchi State Secretariat during his working visit to the State.

In a press statement posted on the official Facebook page of NYSC, the DG explained: “provision had been made for the new allowance in the year 2020 Budget, adding that payment would commence as soon as funds are released by the appropriate authorities.”

Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim also cautioned Corps members to be security-conscious and counseled against unconfirmed reports, news mongering and negative usage of the Social Media. Corps members were also advised to avoid unauthorized journey .