Minimum wage: NYSC DG assures corps members on upward review of monthly stipend

Shuaibu Ibrahim, a brigadier general in the army and the director general (DG) of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Monday assured corps members that their monthly allowance of N19,800 would be reviewed upward.

In a statement issued by Adenike Adeyemi, NYSC director of press and public relations, Ibrahim was quoted to have given the assurance while interacting with corps members during a working visit to Lagos.

The DG promised that the corps members allowance would be increased immediately the Federal Government commenced payment of the new minimum wage.

The NYSC boss also promised corps members across the country improved welfare.

“He said efforts are in top gear at all levels to ensure adequate welfare for all corps members.

“He, however, advised them not to embark on unauthorised journeys that may endanger their lives, warning that such journeys would earn them sanctions from the corps. Warning that violators of NYSC bye-laws would be dealt with in line with its rules.

The DG also cautioned the corps members to avoid issues that would promote political, religious and tribal differences, but instead work to unite the country.

Ibrahim also admonished the corps members to imbibe good morals and serve as responsible role models in their host communities. Advising them to avoid rumour peddling through the social media but rather serve as agents of change and national unity.