FG begins payment of minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members

In fulfillment of its promise, the Federal Government has commenced the payment of ₦44,000 in minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

The arrears are part of the adjustments following the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000. While the new rate applies to currently serving corps members, the government had assured those who completed their service prior to the implementation of the new structure that they would not be left out.

The ₦44,000 being disbursed is a lump sum covering the difference owed to ex-corps members whose service year ended before the revised allowance took effect earlier this year.

Many beneficiaries have begun confirming receipt of the payment, sparking widespread appreciation on social media and among NYSC alumni groups.

Former corps members have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm receipt of the payment, expressing their gratitude and relief.

One user, @Kingpin_black1, posted: ”Thank you NYSC. Thank you President Tinubu. Nigeria will be great again.”

Another user @pharmacist_shezzy shared: ”44k don land. NYSC no carry last. God bless Nigeria .”

Similarly, @ifeoluwa_X wrote: ”Just got my alert. I almost deleted my NYSC account. Thank you FG.”

The payment, widely seen as a fulfillment of the government’s earlier pledge, has sparked excitement online, with many praising the move as a sign of renewed trust and accountability.