Jubilation hit corpers’ territory as the Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of โฆ44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The payment is directed at ex-corps members who completed their service before the recent increase in the monthly allowance from โฆ33,000 to โฆ77,000 took effect earlier this year.
The disbursement fulfills a prior commitment by the government to ensure that those who served before the adjustment are not left out of the improved remuneration.
Many former corps members have confirmed receipt of the payment on social media, expressing their gratitude and relief.
This move has been widely welcomed as a positive step toward fulfilling government promises and restoring public trust. It also aligns with broader efforts by President Bola Tinubuโs administration to address economic challenges and improve the welfare of Nigerian citizens.
Taking to their various handles, the beneficiaries of the arrears payment have expressed gratitude to the presidency for staying true to his words.
Here are some responses:
One user, @Kingpin_black1, tweeted: “Thank you NYSC. Thank you President Tinubu. Nigeria will be great again.”
Another user @pharmacist_shezzy said: “44k don land. NYSC no carry last. God bless Nigeria.”
@ifeoluwa_X wrote: “Just got my alert. I almost deleted my NYSC account. Thank you FG.”
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