Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved an improved monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with payments scheduled to commence at the end of November. The announcement was made on Friday by Commissioner for Youth and Sports Lloyd Ekweremadu, who represented the governor at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch C Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Awgu.
Commissioner Ekweremadu stated that the governor had forwarded the details of the corps members to the Accountant-General to facilitate the processing of the new allowance. “I am pleased to announce, on behalf of His Excellency, that the Governor of Enugu State has just approved an improved state allowance payment for corps members. I forwarded all your details to the Accountant-General last week, and the payment will commence at the end of this month,” he said.
Beyond the financial adjustment, the administration disclosed ongoing infrastructural upgrades at the orientation camp designed to enhance the living conditions of the corps members. These interventions include the renovation of existing facilities, water reticulation, the installation of an additional borehole, and reconnection to the electricity grid. Additionally, new accommodation facilities for both corps members and staff, as well as an auditorium, are currently under construction.
The governor emphasized that these improvements aim to make the service year comfortable and memorable for those deployed to the state. He urged the new intake to demonstrate discipline, commitment, and professionalism at their places of primary assignment while contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities. Mbah also encouraged the corps members to utilize the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme to gain practical skills that will sustain them after their service year concludes.
NYSC State Coordinator Oluwakemi Awolola reported that 1,900 prospective corps members, comprising 862 males and 1,038 females, registered for the orientation exercise. She stressed the importance of strict adherence to camp rules and regulations, noting that discipline is the bedrock of the NYSC scheme. “Strict adherence to camp rules and regulations, respect for constituted authority and observance of the NYSC bye-laws are mandatory,” Awolola said.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Uchenna Okolo, Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, who welcomed the corps members and charged them to be worthy ambassadors of their families and Nigeria. Justice A.O. Onovo, representing Chief Justice Raymond Ozoemena, urged the members to uphold good character, describing a good name as the greatest legacy they could leave behind.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
