The Management of National Youth Service Corps NYSC in a statement signed by Eddy Megwa,Director, Press and Public Relations has reacted to a report making its rounds on the delay in payment of June monthly allowance to Corps Members serving in various states of the Federation.
The service stated that its aware of worries and agitations by Corps Members over the delay.
The statement read in part;
“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”.