Federal Government Begins Disbursement of ₦77,000 NYSC Allowance Amidst Mixed Reactions

After months of delays, the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of the new ₦77,000 monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, following its approval in September 2024.

Corps members across multiple states have confirmed receiving the increased stipend, though reports indicate that payments are being made in phases, leaving some still awaiting disbursement.

NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, assured corps members during an interaction in Abuja that all payments would be completed soon. Similarly, Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirmed in interview today that the disbursement process had been finalized.

Subsequently, corps members in Kwara, Kano, and Yobe have reported receiving their allowances, with Batch A Stream 2 members appearing to be among the first beneficiaries.

While many have welcomed the long-overdue increase, some argue that ₦77,000 remains insufficient given the rising cost of living.

“Yes, the scheme has commenced ₦77,000. [The increase is] long overdue,” said Adepoju, a corps member in Kwara State.

Similarly, Nkiruka, serving in Kano, noted, “I have received the ₦77,000 allowance, but in today’s economy, it’s still not enough.”

Despite these concerns, the disbursement marks a significant milestone for the NYSC program, with expectations that all corps members will receive their payments in the coming weeks.