In a move to strengthen youth empowerment and public service delivery, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved an increase in the monthly allowances of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state from N4,000 to N50,000.
According to a statement released on Friday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha, the new structure provides a N20,000 base allowance for all corps members deployed to Abia State.
Those serving in state government establishments will earn an additional N10,000, while medical and teaching corps members will receive an extra N30,000 monthly, bringing their total to N50,000.
“This marks the first major adjustment in 27 years and reflects Governor Otti’s commitment to youth empowerment and workforce development,” Ukoha said.
He explained that the policy complements the Federal Government’s new N77,000 NYSC allowance and forms part of the administration’s broader strategy to bridge the human resource gap in education and healthcare, described as “pillars of institutional capacity and human capital development.”
“The governor believes that every institution or infrastructure within Abia, whether federal or state-owned, deserves attention because it is Abians who benefit the most,” the statement added.
Otti’s government has also renovated the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bende Local Government Area, improving roads, power, and facilities despite it being federal property.
The state has further implemented the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers and extended it to local government employees, aligning pay with federal standards to boost morale and productivity.
Ukoha noted that about 35% of Abia’s 2025 budget is dedicated to healthcare and education, underscoring the administration’s focus on building institutional strength through investment in people.
“Governor Otti’s latest move sends a clear message, Abia State is serious about empowering youth, rewarding excellence, and building a future where service is truly valued,” the statement concluded.
With the new payment structure, Abia now ranks among Nigerian states offering the highest monthly stipends to NYSC members.
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