Corps Member Laments Enugu State’s ₦892 NYSC Allowance

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has publicly criticized the Enugu State government for paying corps members a meager monthly allowance of ₦892, sparking widespread outrage on social media....CONTINUE READING>>>

Expressing his frustration on X (formerly Twitter), the corps member questioned the rationale behind such an insignificant payment, writing:
“How can a state like Enugu be paying ₦892 as NYSC state allowance to corps members… is it for what?”

His post quickly went viral, drawing reactions from both past and present corps members, many of whom shared similar experiences of receiving little to no state allowances.

Some commenters were shocked by the low amount, while others pointed out that certain states do not provide any additional stipends beyond the federal government’s ₦33,000 allowance. The post reignited discussions about the financial struggles corps members face and the urgent need for state governments to offer better support.

Mixed Reactions From Social Media Users

@marvtridon: “I guess you are in a town. When I served there in 2017, those in the town were getting this, while those of us in the villages were getting ₦3,800. This means for 8 years, nothing has changed.”

@Davidspredict: “I like how Enugu PR team is ignoring this post despite being tagged. Nice one.”

@_Sassy_Angiel: “This is no news. Over 60% of Nigerian states don’t pay a dime. However, it’s better not paying anything than paying such a meager sum.”

@am1_Val: “Used to be ₦10k before 2015. E pain me as I received ₦3,900 or ₦3,700 during Gburugburu’s time.”

@_youfoundalex: “They are now paying close to ₦1k 😂😂😂. When I served at the Ministry of Justice in Enugu, we were not paid a single Naira, yet they worked us tirelessly.”

@lol_stoned: “And I’m here complaining that Anambra is paying ₦8,100.”

@Etinosa007: “This is true. It was less than ₦1k for those serving in town, while those in villages got about ₦3,800.”

@kingsleyoko01: “Wahala too much for this country… Which one be this again?”

@oyeks007: “So Enugu is still doing this rubbish? I served there and was even paid ₦1k in my PPA.”

@henry_abate: “It was ₦900-something before. I served in Enugu. I guess tax went up, that’s why it reduced to ₦892.”

Calls for Government Action

As discussions continue, many are urging the Enugu State government to review its policies and provide a more reasonable allowance for corps members who dedicate a year of service to the state. The issue highlights broader concerns about the welfare of NYSC members nationwide and the need for state governments to improve support structures for young graduates.