Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state- In a move to boost the welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, Akwa Ibom state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved an increase in the monthly state allowance for corps members serving in the state.

Speaking at the state Delivery Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Uyo on Friday, July 4, the governor revealed that the allowance would rise from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000.

As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the new payment structure will begin on 1st August 2025, marking a fourfold increase in the state support given to corps members.

Governor Eno noted that the decision was made to complement the Federal Government’s proposed ₦77,000 monthly allowance and to help corps members meet their basic needs while serving in Akwa Ibom.

The governor emphasised the importance of creating a supportive environment for the more than 10,000 corps members posted to the state each year.

“We must continue to encourage and support them,” he said.

Furthermore, he highlighted the state government’s commitment to improving NYSC conditions.

This comes just a week after Governor Eno approved the reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung, a move that has been widely praised by stakeholders.

The announcement is expected to be well-received by corps members and the NYSC leadership, especially at a time when economic pressures have heightened the cost of living.

Observers say the allowance increase, coupled with infrastructure improvements, positions Akwa Ibom as one of the most corps-friendly states in the country.

Previously, Legit.ng reported that some members of the National Youth Service Corps, Oyo State chapter, shared their ugly experience as thousands of corps members who gathered at the orientation camp in Iseyin were left scrambling for accommodation after the camp's capacity was exceeded.

In an interview with Legit.ng, a corps member who recently completed her three-week orientation programme shared how her expectations at the NYSC took an unexpected turn.

A corps member who simply identifies as Hadiza (not her official name) told Legit.ng that she arrived at the Iseyin camp on June 11, 2025, around 2:30 pm, in the company of others and went straight for the registration, getting ready and excited to begin the compulsory service year.

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Source: Legit.ng