NYSC corps members in their uniforms, gathered in a community center, discussing financial management.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program is a mandatory one-year service commitment for Nigerian graduates, aimed at fostering national unity and development. Corps members are posted to states other than their own, where they contribute to various community development projects. One of the key aspects of this program is the financial support provided to corps members in the form of a monthly allowance.
While the federal government provides a base allowance, some states offer additional state-specific allowances to support corps members during their service year.
NYSC Federal Government Allowance
As of March 2025, the federal government provides a monthly allowance of ₦33,000 to NYSC corps members. However, in January 2025, the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced an increase to ₦77,000, effective from February 2025. Despite this announcement, the new allowance has not yet been implemented due to funding challenges.
NYSC State Allowance
In addition to the federal allowance, some states provide additional financial support to corps members. Below is a comprehensive table of state-specific allowances for NYSC corps members in Nigeria:
| State | State Allowance |
|---|---|
| Abia | ₦0.00 |
| Adamawa | ₦0.00 |
| Akwa Ibom | ₦5,000 |
| Anambra | ₦8,000 (town), ₦8,500 (rural) |
| Bauchi | ₦0.00 |
| Bayelsa | ₦6,000 (state capital), ₦8,000 (outside capital), ₦10,000 (across the water) |
| Benue | ₦0.00 |
| Borno | ₦5,000 |
| Cross River | ₦0.00 |
| Delta | ₦5,000 |
| Ebonyi | Stopped paying since May 2019 |
| Edo | ₦0.00 |
| Ekiti | ₦0.00 |
| Enugu | ₦0.00 |
| FCT Abuja | ₦0.00 |
| Gombe | ₦0.00 |
| Imo | ₦0.00 |
| Jigawa | ₦5,000 (first 3 months), ₦10,000 (every 2 months thereafter) |
| Kaduna | ₦0.00 |
| Kano | ₦0.00 |
| Katsina | ₦4,000 |
| Kebbi | ₦2,000 |
| Kogi | ₦0.00 |
| Kwara | ₦0.00 |
| Lagos | ₦15,000 |
| Nasarawa | ₦5,000 |
| Niger | ₦0.00 |
| Ogun | ₦0.00 |
| Ondo | ₦0.00 |
| Osun | ₦5,000 |
| Oyo | ₦15,000 |
| Plateau | ₦0.00 |
| Rivers | ₦0.00 |
| Sokoto | ₦45,000 (accumulated at the end of service year) |
| Taraba | ₦6,000 |
| Yobe | ₦5,000 |
| Zamfara | ₦5,000 |
Conclusion
Understanding the state-specific allowances for NYSC corps members is crucial for financial planning during the service year. While the federal government provides a base allowance, additional support from state governments can significantly enhance the financial stability of corps members. It is important to stay updated on any changes to these allowances, as economic conditions and government policies can lead to adjustments. For the most current information, corps members should regularly check official NYSC announcements and updates from their respective state governments.
