Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved an upward review of the monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state.
The new allowance has been increased from N20,000 to N30,000.
The announcement was made on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area.
“As a government, we are committed to improving the welfare of corps members.
This increment aligns with our promise to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere for you,” Governor Fintiri declared.
He emphasized that the pay raise was part of broader efforts by his administration to prioritize youth welfare and development.
These efforts, he said, also include the regular supply of food and other welfare support for corps members.
The governor further revealed that the state government is in advanced stages of planning for the construction of a new NYSC orientation camp.
To ensure quality oversight, Fintiri directed that corps members with relevant technical skills, such as architects, civil engineers, and quantity surveyors, should be involved in supervising the project.
While congratulating the new batch of corps members, Fintiri welcomed them to Adamawa and assured them of full government support during their service year.
“As bonafide citizens of Adamawa during your service year, you are expected to uphold discipline, engage in community development, and cultivate healthy interactions,”
he added.
He reiterated the vital role corps members play in the implementation of government policies, especially in the education sector, describing them as “vital partners.”
The State Commissioner for Youths and Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, Wali Yakubu, encouraged the corps members to take the orientation programme seriously, obey all camp rules, and embrace skills acquisition for self-reliance after service.
Also speaking, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Osoro Caroline, praised the conduct and enthusiasm of the corps members so far.
“The orientation course is tailored to equip them for meaningful national contributions,”
she said.
Osoro also lauded Governor Fintiri’s consistent support for the NYSC scheme, referring to him as a “visionary leader and a beacon of youth empowerment in Nigeria.”
The event concluded with the oath of allegiance administered by the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hapsat Abdurrahman, and a symbolic presentation of the NYSC journal to the governor.
