The Federal Government has started paying N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former National Youth Service Corps members who completed their service before the new allowance took effect earlier this year. This payment fulfills a promise made after the corps members’ monthly allowance was increased from N33,000 to N77,000.
Many former corps members have confirmed receiving the payment on social media, expressing gratitude and relief. One user, @pharmacist_shezzy, tweeted, “44k don land. NYSC no carry last. God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬.” Another user, @ifeoluwa_X, wrote, “Just got my alert. I almost deleted my NYSC account. Thank you FG.”
The payment has sparked excitement online, with many praising the move as a sign of renewed trust and accountability.
