Sokoto Governor Increases Corps Members' Allowance by 100%
Expressing his rationale for the increase, Governor Aliyu cited current economic realities and the significance of the NYSC scheme to national and state development. Additionally, he personally donated N10,000 to each corps member undergoing orientation in Sokoto and Zamfara states as a welcome gesture.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has announced a 100% increment in the allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to Sokoto State. The allowance has been raised from N5,000 to N10,000 for their mandatory one-year service.
Governor Aliyu made this announcement during the joint orientation exercise for Sokoto and Zamfara states at the NYSC temporary orientation camp, Farfaru, Sokoto, while swearing in Batch 'A' stream 1 corps members posted to the states.
READ ALSO:JAMB Suspends 10,378 Direct Entry Students' Admission Over Failed Verification
Expressing his rationale for the increase, Governor Aliyu cited current economic realities and the significance of the NYSC scheme to national and state development. Additionally, he personally donated N10,000 to each corps member undergoing orientation in Sokoto and Zamfara states as a welcome gesture.
Governor Aliyu urged the corps members to embrace unity and treat all citizens as fellow Nigerians, transcending ethnic and religious boundaries. He assured them of his administration's continuous support for the NYSC scheme to achieve its objectives, emphasizing the government's commitment to their security and welfare during their service year.
The Chairperson of the NYSC Governing Board and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths, Sport and Social Development, Muhammad Bello, called on the corps members to uphold discipline during their orientation exercise. He highlighted the regimental nature of camp activities and stressed the importance of discipline in coping with the daily routine.
The State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Usman Yaro, expressed gratitude to Governor Aliyu for his support and appreciated various stakeholders for their roles in the camp. The event featured the administration of national and NYSC oaths on the corps members by the state Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa, represented by Justice Ibrahim Tambuwal.
