She stated that a cross-section of corps members had confirmed receipt of the new allowance and commended the NYSC boss for the effort and the Federal Government for keeping the promise. Adeyemi quoted corps member Aisha Isa Sakpe (FC/19A/0093) in Abuja as saying “I am excited to receive the new allowance as promised by the DG. Other corps members across the country took to social media platforms to appreciate the NYSC boss and the Federal Government for the gesture. The NYSC press director, therefore, urged corps members to reciprocate the government’s gesture by redoubling their commitment toward selfless service to the nation. She noted that “this gesture, no doubt, demonstrates the government’s acknowledgement and determination to continue to appreciate the invaluable contributions of corps members to national development.”She recalled that corps members’ monthly allowance was last reviewed by the government in 2011.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2020 08:26 UTC