30/03/2021
NYSC demands state allowance for corps members serving in Ekiti
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to Governor Kayode Fayemi to consider offering stipends as allowance to corps members observing their mandatory one year service in the state.
The Ekiti State coordinator, Mrs Mary Chikezie made the appeal during a courtesy by members of NYSC National Board to the Ekiti state governor in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Mrs Chikezie who commended the governor for his support especially the newly renovated make hostel in the orientation camp , said corps members are contributing massively to the development of the state ,hence the need for the government to consider compensating them monthly.
“Mr governor, I am making this passionate appeal on behalf of the corps members on the issue of state allowance for them, they are always asking us when will the state start paying the allowance. This corps members are doing well for the state and I am pleading with the governor to consider this request,” the state coordinator said.
