The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has enjoined Corps members to remain calm over the non-payment of their June monthly allowance, colloquially referred to as ‘allowee’ in Nigerian parlance.
In a statement signed by Eddy Megwa, Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, it was noted that the Scheme is not unaware of the hiccups experienced by Corps members in getting their allowance.
The Scheme also noted that it has “completed all arrangements for the payment of Corps Members’ allowance since the 27th of June, 2023, and remittances have been made the same day to various banks accordingly”.
The scheme also emphasized that the delay experienced in the payment is as a result “of administration of funds by various banks who are yet to credit corps members’ accounts.”.
The statement reads:
“The Management of National Youth Service Corps wishes to state that it is aware of worries and agitations by Corps Members over the delay in the payment of their June 2023 monthly allowance.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Scheme completed all arrangements for the payment of Corps Members’ allowance since 27th of June, 2023, and remittances made same day to various banks accordingly.
“The delay being currently experienced is due to the administration of funds by various banks who are yet to credit Corps Members’ accounts.
“In line with the above, NYSC Management is assiduously interfacing with the banks to fast track the payment of Corps Members’ June allowance without further delay.
“All Corps Members are enjoined to remain calm, law-abiding and dutiful in their respective places of national service as the Scheme will continue to treat issues relating to their welfare with utmost priority”.
