By Abdulrasheed Akere
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked the widespread information regarding the payment of ₦70,000 minimum wage to Corps Members and the directive to upgrade bank accounts.
Per a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, the information is “absolute falsehood which is far from the truth”.
NYSC mentioned that “Corps Members, parents and members of the public should note that no directive has been received from the relevant sector of government responsible for wages matters.”
Recall that in July, 2024, NYSC also disclaimed reports that the Nigerian government has increased remuneration for corps members.
It clarified that the Director-General, brigadier general Yusha’u Ahmed said that it's expected that the Corps Members would benefit from the minimum wage when it is approved and not that the President has approved any increment in corps members’ allowance.
The scheme enjoined Corps Members to ignore the false information and warned Bloggers and social media influencers to stop issuing statements that concerns the management of National Youth Service Corps without authorisation.
Meanwhile this development has generated reactions on Social media.