The members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Abia State have received a boost in their allowance strucure as the state government has raised it to N50,000 from N4000 for the members of the corps serving in the state.
Njoku Ukoha, Governor Alex Otti’s Chief Press Secretary disclosed this on Friday November 7 2025 in a statement as he stated the new allowance structure provides a N20, 000 serving in the state.
According to Ukoha, Plus this ₦20,000, those deployed to state government establishments will receive an additional ₦10,000, while medical and teaching corps members will earn an extra ₦30,000 monthly.
The statement read, “In addition to the Federal Government’s increased monthly NYSC allowance of ₦77,000, all corps members serving in Abia State will now earn a base monthly allowance of ₦ 20,000.
“Those serving within state government establishments, and specifically teaching and medical personnel, will earn an additional discriminatory allowance of ₦10,000 and ₦30,000, respectively to motivate interested corp members, thereby bridging the human capacity gap created by decades of neglect and attrition in both sectors.
Ukoha said the increment complements the Federal Government’s new ₦77,000 monthly NYSC allowance and forms part of the governor’s broader policy to strengthen youth empowerment and public sector capacity in Abia.
“This marks the first major adjustment after 27 years, reflecting Governor Otti’s commitment to youth empowerment and workforce development in Abia,” the statement said.
It added that Otti’s administration has consistently supported corps members by renovating the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bende Local Government Area, improving internal roads, installing power infrastructure, and upgrading camp facilities — despite the camp being federal property.
“The governor believes that every institution or infrastructure within Abia, whether federal or state-owned, deserves attention because it is Abians who benefit the most,” Ukoha noted.
The CPS recalls that Otti’s government had also recently implemented the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for health workers across the state and extended it to local government employees, aligning their pay with federal standards to boost morale and productivity in the health sector.
According to the statement, about 35 per cent of the state’s budget is allocated to healthcare and education sectors, which the administration describes as “pillars of institutional capacity and human capital development.”
The governor said the reforms are designed to make service rewarding for corps members and to encourage young professionals to contribute meaningfully to Abia’s growth.
“Governor Otti’s latest move sends a clear message: Abia State is serious about empowering youth, rewarding excellence, and building a future where service is truly valued,” the statement added.
(Independent)
