Get Guardian on GoogleSokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N10,000 to N20,000.
The governor also approved a one-off payment of N30,000 to each of the 1,523 corps members participating in the 2026 Batch C Stream Two orientation exercise.
Aliyu announced the incentives while declaring open the orientation course at the temporary NYSC camp at the College of Administrative and Business Studies, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Farfaru Campus, Sokoto.
He directed that payment of the revised monthly allowance should begin immediately.
On outstanding state allowances owed to corps members, the governor said his administration had set up a committee to review the unpaid entitlements following an appeal by the NYSC State Coordinator.
Aliyu also announced the donation of a brand-new Hilux vehicle to the state NYSC coordinator for official duties.
He further directed the immediate repair of water and electricity facilities at the temporary orientation camp to improve conditions for the corps members.
The governor also approved the provision of five cows daily to feed corps members throughout the orientation exercise.
As part of activities marking the swearing-in ceremony, he announced a cash prize of N1m for winners of the crocodile race and N500,000 for runners-up.
Aliyu urged the corps members to obey the rules and regulations of the scheme and uphold its values of national unity and service.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth development and the welfare of corps members, assuring them of adequate security and support throughout their service year.
The governor also described Sokoto as peaceful and hospitable, urging the corps members to contribute to the development of the state and the country.
Speaking at the event, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Tyoyer Gabriel, said 1,523 corps members had reported to the camp out of the 2,100 allocated to Sokoto State.
Gabriel thanked the state government for its support for the scheme, particularly the ongoing renovation of the permanent orientation camp in Wamakko.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in the state, Alhaji Almustapha Sidi, congratulated the corps members on the beginning of their national service.
He urged them to remain focused and assured them of adequate security and welfare during their stay in the state.
The ceremony featured a parade, the administration of the oath of allegiance to the corps members and other activities.
