FG Commences Payment of ₦44,000 Arrears to Corps Members

 FG Commences Payment of ₦44,000 Arrears to Corps Members

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of ₦44,000 in accumulated arrears to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling a long-anticipated pledge under the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 

The payment represents the balance due to corps members following the upward review of their monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, which was approved to reflect the newly implemented national minimum wage. The arrears cover the eight-month period from July 2024 to February 2025, totaling ₦352,000 per corps member.

This initiative not only benefits serving corps members but also extends to those who recently completed their service within the stated timeframe. The NYSC management confirmed that funds for the payment have been released and that disbursement is already underway.

The move comes in line with the Federal Government's commitment to improving youth welfare and honoring financial obligations, especially to young Nigerians engaged in national service.

Current and former corps members affected by the adjustment are advised to monitor official NYSC platforms for updates and confirmation of payment.