If you are a graduate in Nigeria, you may be wondering how much the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pays corpers as monthly allowance. The NYSC is a one-year mandatory program for Nigerian graduates to serve their nation and gain valuable skills and experience.
In this blog post, we will answer some of the common questions about NYSC allowance and how it varies across different states.
How much does NYSC pay corpers monthly?
The Federal Government of Nigeria pays the sum of thirty-three thousand naira (N33,000) monthly to every serving corps member, regardless of where they are serving. This amount was increased from N19,800 in January 2020. This allowance is meant to cover the basic needs of corpers such as food, transportation and accommodation.
Does it matter for government to pay corps members?
Yes, it does. The N33,000 federal allowance is not sufficient to sustain corpers throughout the month, especially with the rising inflation and cost of living in Nigeria. Many corpers are usually stranded without food and money in the middle of the month, so paying them state allowance will go a long way in supporting and encouraging them.
How much is NYSC state allowance?
There is no specific amount for state allowance, as it varies from state to state. Some states pay stipends in addition to the N33,000 federal allowance, while some do not pay corpers at all.
An important factor that determines people’s choice of state for NYSC is the state allowance, because no one would like to serve where they receive no payment.
Which states pay corpers the highest?
According to the latest information available, Lagos State pays the highest state allowance of N15,000 monthly to corpers serving in state government organizations.
Other states that pay relatively high allowances include:
- Anambra (N8,500)
- Ebonyi (N9,750)
- Akwa Ibom (N5,000)
- Delta (N5,000)
- Jigawa (N5,000)
- Nasarawa (N5,000)
- Sokoto (N5,000)
- Zamfara (N3,000)
Which states do not pay corpers at all?
Some of the states that do not pay corpers any state allowance include:
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Benue
- Borno
- Cross River
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu (except for rural areas)
- FCT Abuja
- Gombe
- Imo
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kwara
- Niger
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Plateau
Does the place of primary assignment (PPA) matter?
Yes, it does. The place of primary assignment (PPA) is where corpers are posted to work for the duration of their service year. It could be a government establishment or a private enterprise.
Some PPAs also pay corpers some allowances or incentives depending on their performance and contribution. For example, medical doctors can earn up to N150,000 per month in some states. However, not all PPAs pay corpers and some may even exploit them by demanding for money or services.
How can I get more information about NYSC allowance?
The best way to get accurate and up-to-date information about NYSC allowance is to confirm with corpers currently serving in the state you are interested in or have been posted to.
We hope this blog post has answered some of your questions about NYSC allowance and how it varies across different states.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them below. Thank you for reading and happy service year!
