Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has fulfilled his promise to double the monthly state allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N10,000 to N20,000.
He has also approved a N30,000 cash gift for each corps member, provided a brand-new Hilux vehicle for the NYSC State Coordinator and commenced the daily supply of five cows to feed corps members throughout the orientation exercise.
The development was announced on Tuesday at the temporary NYSC Orientation Camp, College of Administration, Sokoto.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, and Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, Sidi Almustapha Yahaya, disclosed the governor’s gestures during an event at the camp.
Yahaya said the initiatives demonstrated the administration’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of corps members serving in the state.
He explained that the Hilux vehicle would strengthen the operational capacity of the NYSC, while the daily supply of five cows was intended to improve feeding arrangements for corps members throughout the orientation exercise.
He urged the corps members to remain disciplined, patriotic and committed to their national assignment, while contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities and Sokoto State.
In his remarks, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Tyoer Gabriel, commended the governor for fulfilling his promises, describing the interventions as significant contributions to corps members’ welfare and the effective administration of the scheme.
Gabriel particularly appreciated the increase in the monthly allowance, the N30,000 cash gift, the provision of the official vehicle and the daily supply of five cows.
Some corps members also expressed gratitude to the governor for the support and offered prayers for Allah’s guidance, good health and continued success of his administration.
The event was attended by the NYSC Director of Finance, Mr Akilu Adamu Gobir, alongside other senior directors and officials of the Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
