Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has doubled the monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps members serving in the state, raising it from N10,000 to N20,000.
The governor also announced a N30,000 cash gift for each of the corps members participating in the 2026 Batch C Stream II orientation exercise, alongside a pledge to provide five cows daily for their feeding throughout the camp programme.
Aliyu made the announcements on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the corps members at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, College of Administration, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto.
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He said the measures were part of his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of corps members and ensuring a conducive environment for national service.
“The role of corps members in promoting national integration and unity cannot be overemphasised,” the governor said.
Aliyu also approved the donation of a Toyota Hilux vehicle to the NYSC to strengthen its monitoring and supervision activities, particularly in difficult terrains.
He directed the management of the institution hosting the orientation camp to urgently address challenges affecting electricity and water supply.
The governor disclosed that his administration had committed more than N1bn to the renovation and upgrading of the permanent NYSC orientation camp in Wamakko Local Government Area.
He said the project was about 90 per cent complete.
Aliyu assured the corps members that their security and welfare would remain a priority, while urging ministries, government agencies and other employers not to reject corps members posted to them.
He also announced the establishment of a committee to ensure the effective implementation of the newly approved allowance.
Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Tyoyer Gabriel Ter, commended the governor for his continued support for the scheme and the welfare of corps members.
“Based on the governor’s consistent support for corps members in the state, he will soon be honoured as the best NYSC-friendly governor,” Ter said.
The coordinator also acknowledged the support of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, particularly for providing bulls for corps members during orientation exercises.
He said the Sultan also sponsored awards for the two best-performing corps members at every passing-out parade.
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