After months of waiting, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) may finally have something to look forward to as the Federal Government has pledged to clear the backlog of their newly increased monthly allowance.
The allowance, which was raised from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 in September 2024, has faced delays despite being announced several months ago.
The delay in implementing the increase had sparked dissatisfaction among corps members, who had been eagerly waiting for the promised payments.
However, during an interview on a TV programme, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, reassured corps members that the government would pay the backlog.
According to him, the payment will cover not only those currently serving but also corps members who completed their service after the increment was announced.
Although Olawande confirmed the government’s commitment to resolving the issue, he did not specify when the payments would be made.
He acknowledged that the process might not be immediate but assured that it would eventually be carried out.
This assurance offers some hope to corps members, many of whom have endured months of uncertainty while awaiting the increased allowance.
The promise to pay the backlog has been welcomed as a positive step toward fulfilling the government’s pledge and easing the financial burden on the affected corps members.
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