The governor of Niger, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Tuesday increased the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state with ₦10,000 (ten thousand naira).Fintiri disclosed this in a statement and said he was excited to welcome the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Corps members to Adamawa State.
“Your dedication to nation-building is recognized, and we’re enhancing your stay with an additional N10,000 increase in your monthly allowance,” he wrote on X.
Fintiri added that the extra ₦10,000 is meant to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy.
The Adamawa governor said that he has also directed essential supplies of food items to the youth corpers in the state for a memorable orientation experience.
He further urged every youth corper deployed to Adamawa state to engage, make friends, and discover their talents during the Orientation Course.
“As you embark on this journey, remember that Adamawa State embraces you as our honorary indigene,” Fintiri said.
“We look forward to witnessing your contributions to our community and the nation at large.”
The governor has also sent his best wishes to all NYSC members for a fulfilling and enriching experience in Adamawa State