The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has come out to debunk circulating rumors that corps members will soon be receiving the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage. The organization has now made it clear that no official word has been received from the government about adjusting the allowance for corps members.
There have been whispers on social media suggesting that corps members’ bank accounts were being upgraded to accommodate the new pay. The NYSC has dismissed these claims as completely false. The scheme’s spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, has urged corps members to disregard such information, warning them not to be fooled by those spreading false hopes.
The statement read in part, “The attention of National Youth Service Corps management has been drawn to misleading information circulating in the media regarding payment of N70,000 minimum wage to corps members and the directive to upgrade their accounts. This is an absolute falsehood which is far from the truth.”
The recent signing into law of the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 Amendment Bill by President Bola Tinubu, which mandates a N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, has sparked widespread speculation. However, the NYSC has clarified that this development does not automatically translate to an increase in allowances for corps members.
The NYSC has emphasized that any official updates regarding changes to corps members’ allowances will be communicated through proper channels. Until then, corps members should rely on verified information from official NYSC sources.
“Corps members, parents and members of the public should note that no directive has been received from the relevant sector of government responsible for wages matters,” Megwa continued.
“It is, therefore, impossible for the NYSC to issue any information on such. Corps members already know the approved channel and mode of communication in the scheme and should therefore ignore the directive accordingly.”
In a bid to stem the tide of misinformation, the NYSC has cautioned bloggers and social media influencers against making unauthorized statements about the scheme’s management. The organization has stressed the importance of verifying information before disseminating it to the public.
The scheme has urged corps members to remain patient and await official communication regarding any changes to their stipends.
