Politics
Governor Nwifuru Approves N30,000 Monthly Allowance…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a monthly allowance of ₦30,000 for every National Youth Service Corps( NYSC) member serving in the state.
Key Highlights
- Ebonyi Governor approves ₦30,000 monthly NYSC allowance.
- Payment will cover every corps member serving in Ebonyi.
- Announcement made during Batch B Stream II swearing-in.
- Corps members urged to embrace Nigeria’s diversity.
- Government promises support throughout service year.
The governor made the announcement during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo.
Governor Nwifuru represented by Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Chidiebere Onyia, welcomed the corps members to Ebonyi State, describing the state as peaceful, secure, welcoming, and full of opportunities.
Onyia urged the corps members to embrace the diversity of Nigeria, respect their host communities, and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.
The commissioner also encouraged them to see their service year as an opportunity for personal growth, leadership, skills development, and nation-building.
He assured the corps members of the state government’s support throughout their service year and wished them a safe, productive, and rewarding experience in Ebonyi.
In his speech, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
Obiesie Hilary urged the corps members to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity, and respect for constituted authorities throughout their service year.
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The permanent secretary encouraged the corps members to participate actively in camp activities and make meaningful contributions to their host communities.
He assured them of a peaceful and conducive environment throughout their service year, wishing them a successful and rewarding experience in Ebonyi.
However, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Malgwi Maidariya, called for increased government support to improve facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo.
The state coordinator who appreciated the Ebonyi State government for their support appealed for the modernization of the camp kitchen, construction of a standard dining hall, establishment of a skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development centre, renovation of the perimeter fence, and provision of additional facilities in the multipurpose hall.
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