Sokoto State doubles NYSC corps members monthly allowance to N20,000

Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmed Aliyu announced on Friday that the monthly state allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state will rise from N10,000 to N20,000, a 100 per cent increase. He also said each corps member currently in orientation at the NYSC camp will receive a cash gift of N30,000.

The announcements were made during the swearing‑in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream II corps members at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, College of Administration, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto. In addition to the allowance hike, the governor approved the donation of a brand‑new Toyota Hilux to the NYSC for use in monitoring and supervision, especially in difficult terrains. He pledged to supply five cows daily for the feeding of corps members throughout the orientation exercise.

Governor Aliyu directed the management of the host institution to urgently resolve electricity and water supply challenges to improve living conditions for the corps members. He also disclosed that his administration has committed more than N1 billion to the renovation and upgrading of the permanent NYSC orientation camp in Wamakko Local Government Area, a project that is about 90 per cent complete.

The governor assured corps members of continued security and welfare support and urged employers, ministries and government agencies not to reject corps members posted to them. He said a committee will be set up to ensure effective implementation of the newly approved allowance.

NYSC State Coordinator Mr Tyoyer Gabriel Ter praised the governor’s consistent support, noting that Aliyu’s commitment could earn him the Best NYSC‑Friendly Governor award. The coordinator also thanked the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for providing bulls for corps members during orientation and awarding the two best‑performing corps members at each passing‑out parade. Contributions from the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Man O’ War and other philanthropists were also acknowledged.

Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa, Chief Judge of Sokoto State, represented by Justice Muhammad A. Sambo, administered the oath of allegiance to the newly deployed corps members.