The Director – General , Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said that corps members ‘ monthly allowance has been increased to N 33, 000 .
He said the Federal Government approved N 33, 000 in line with the new national minimum wage .
Previously , the corps members were paid N 19, 800 as monthly allowance.
According to a statement made available by NYSC on its Facebook page , the DG disclosed this while speaking to corps members at the NYSC Bauchi State Secretariat during his working visit to the State .
Ibrahim explained that ” contrary to the various amounts being circulated on the social media , the sum of N 33 , 000 had been approved as the new rate. “
He also said 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 .
Speaking further , he advised the corps members to always be security conscious .
He also cautioned them against rumour -mongering and negative usage of Social Media .
He admonished them to avoid unauthorised journeys and, when authorised to travel , not to do so at night because of the inherent danger .
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