Are you a corps member who wants to get the latest news about NYSC allowance payments? Then this post is written to provide you with every piece of information you require regarding the NYSC allowance in 2024, including how much the allowance is, the allowance payment date, and news about the NYSC allowance increment.
What is the NYSC allowance?
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance is the amount of money given to youth corps members on a monthly basis when they complete their monthly NYSC clearance for that month.
Who is Eligible to Receive NYSC Allowance?
Corps members who attend their primary place of assignment (PPA) as agreed by the organization or agency and corps members, and have their NYSC monthly clearance done at their various local government areas (LGAs) in the given timeframe are eligible to receive their NYSC monthly allowances.
When Does NYSC Pay Allowance
NYSC usually pays out corps members’ allowances toward the end of each month. The allowance starts from the 27th to the 31st of each month. However, some banks may experience delays in payment.
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How Much Is NYSC Allowance 2024?
The NYSC allowance in 2023 is ₦33,000. However, the amount might change in the future, as Tinubu has been talking about an increment in the NYSC allowance.
NYSC allowance payment date: 2024
The NYSC’s payment date in 2024 is the same as it used to be; the date hasn’t changed. NYSC payment often starts on the 27th – 31st of each month. However, some corps members with different banks might get their payment early, while other bank operators might get theirs late.
How Much Is NYSC Bicycle Allowance?
The NYSC bicycle allowance I’d ₦6,400, which is 4,900 above the previous 1400 that was being paid to corps members years ago.
How Much Is NYSC Feeding Allowance?
For now, there is no specific feeding allowance set by NYSC for corps members; all corps members are fed by the NYSC camp feeding management. However, in recent news, the federal government of Nigeria was talking about paying each corps member in Camp ₦500 daily to feed themselves in camp.
On what day of the month does NYSC pay allowance?
NYSC usually pays allowances to corps members from Tuesday to Friday at the end of every month. This is usually between the 27th and the 31st. While in February, the payment is within the 25th–27th.
What Did Tinubu Say About NYSC Allowance?
When corps members complained to the NYSC director general (DG) about the increase in the price of goods and services, and the fact that corps allowances are not sustainable, they needed an increment in allowance. The DG response was, “It’s the duty of the federal government to increase government workers allowance, and NYSC is part of the federal government, and the government will do something concerning the increment in NYSC allowance.”
This statement clearly states that President Tinubu did not say anything about the NYSC allowance.
What is the state that pays NYSC allowance in 2024?
Here is a list of states that pay NYSC allowances in 2024:
- Borno State pays ₦15,000
- Taraba State pays ₦10,000.
- Enugu State pays ₦10,000
- Jigawa State pays ₦10,000
- Niger State pays ₦6,000
- Abia State pays ₦5,000
- Ekiti State pays ₦5,000
- Osun State pays ₦5,000
- Delta States pays ₦5,000
- Ogun State pays ₦5,000
- Kano State pays ₦10,000 every three months.
- Oyo State pays ₦3,800
- Cross River State pays ₦3,090
- Bayelsa pays ₦3,000
- Kaduna State pays ₦3,000
- Zamfara State pays ₦3,000
- Nasarawa State pays ₦3,000
- Yobe State pays ₦2,500
- Bauchi State pays ₦1,250
What Do I Do If My NYSC Allowance Is Not Paid?
If the month has ended and your fellow corps members have received their NYSC allowance and you have yet to receive yours, ensure you ask your fellow corps members that operate the same NYSC bank account as yours. After you have confirmed and they have all received theirs, you can complain directly to the Local Government Area (LGA) Local Government Inspector (LGI) and follow the NYSC procedure to get your payment failure resolved.
Conclusion
The NYSC allowance is a monthly payment made to corps members who meet all the NYSC payment requirements for that month. Corps members who did not receive their payment and met all requirements to get paid for that month should quickly contact their LGAs, LGI for the best resolution.
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