The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has confirmed that corps members who recently completed their service will be paid the arrears of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop for heads of corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders, Nafiu said the process of payment had already started.
“The government is conscious of its promise, and within the budgetary provision, it will handle the arrears. Once funds are released to us, we will pay them,” Nafiu stated.
He assured that no corps member would be left out, including those who had already finished their service.
“Even those who have completed their service will benefit. Once we receive the necessary funds, we will credit them—we have their bank details. Nigerians should not worry; the government is responsible and responsive to their needs,” he added.
At the same event, the Director of Corps Mobilisation, Mohammed Abubakar, raised concerns about some institutions enrolling unqualified graduates into the scheme.
“Despite remarkable progress in recent years, we still face serious issues, particularly the fraudulent uploading of unqualified graduates, which must be tackled,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, stressed the need to reform the NYSC to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“As Nigeria evolves, so must the NYSC. We must bridge the gaps and ensure the scheme adequately prepares graduates for the job market,” he said.
