The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), while the payment applies to those who completed their service before the new allowance took effect earlier this year.
Penpushing reports that the payment, widely seen as a fulfilment of the government’s earlier pledge, has sparked excitement online, with many praising the government move as a sign of renewed trust and accountability.
The commencement of the payment fulfils an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, while number of corps members have bombarded X (formerly Twitter) to confirm receipt of the payment, expressing their gratitude and relief.
FOOTNOTE: You want to share story with us? You want to advertise with us? You need publicity for product, or service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348073463653 or email penpushing@yahoo.com
