Otti raises NYSC allowances in Abia by 1,150%
By Habiba Kaita
Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has approved a major increase in monthly allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, this is the first in almost 30 years.
With the new plan, every corps member in Abia will now get a ₦20,000 state allowance every month, on top of the ₦77,000 paid by the federal government.
Those working in government offices will get an extra ₦10,000, while corps members posted to schools and hospitals will receive an extra ₦30,000.
This means that some NYSC members could now earn up to ₦127,000 per month, depending on where they serve. The state allowance was previously ₦4,000, making this a 1,150 percent increase.
Governor Otti said the new payment system will encourage young people serving in the state and help fill the shortage of teachers and health workers in rural areas.
The Abia government has also renovated the NYSC orientation camp at Umunna in Bende Local Government Area.
The upgrades include better roads, an improve in the power supply, and repairs to hostels and offices.
Many people in Abia have praised the decision and state is now seen as one of the best places in Nigeria for corps members in terms of welfare and support.
Officials said the new allowances will take effect soon, once payment arrangements are finalized.
