In a statement on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Caroline Embu, said the increment was in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.

Embu quoted a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta.

“Prior to this, the Director General, NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman in which he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.

“The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring much needed succour to the Corps Members, but also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more, in their service to the nation,” Embu said.

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Sunday Dare while speaking during the national press briefing on COVID-19 on Monday said the Ministry is working with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19  to ensure that the camps are safe.

He said that over 700 corps members from the current batch tested positive for COVID-19.

“It has become necessary that all safety protocols be adhered to.

“Any orientation camp that is not obeying the protocol will simply be closed as the NYSC cannot afford to risk the lives and health of corps members,” he said.

Recall that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) recently criticized Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for rejecting COVID-19 vaccines.

Minister of Youth & Sports, Sunday Dare, however, said that corps members who might be affected if the camps get shut would be reposted to the adjoining state.

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