Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved a N10,000 monthly allowance for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The announcement was made at the 2026 NYSC Management/Corps Employers' Workshop held in Birnin-Kebbi, themed 'Fine-tuning Stakeholders' Collaboration to Enhance Corps Members' Welfare and Workplace Experience.'
Governor's Representative Delivers Address
Governor Idris was represented at the event by Alhaji Nurudeen Bala-Fingilla, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development and chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in Kebbi State, who delivered the address on his behalf. Bala-Fingilla stated that Kebbi remains 'a home away from home' for serving corps members and urged beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture through diligence, discipline, and commitment to their primary assignments for the good of their host communities.
Initiative to Cushion Inflation Effects
The initiative is designed to cushion the effects of inflation on corps members throughout their service year. Governor Idris emphasized the collective duty of all stakeholders to ensure corps members are meaningfully engaged and provided with a safe, conducive, and supportive environment for the duration of their service year.
NYSC Director-General Addresses Employers
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, represented by the acting Director of the North-West Area Office, Mrs Eghieye Mary, urged corps employers to assign tasks that match each member's qualifications and capabilities, while offering proper mentorship, supervision, and avenues for professional development. Nafiu expressed the management's appreciation for employers who routinely provide accommodation, healthcare, transportation support, and other forms of welfare assistance to corps members, as reported by Nigerian Tribune. He also called on employers to cultivate workplaces free from discrimination, exploitation, harassment, and abuse of any kind.
Stakeholders Exchange Ideas
State coordinator of the NYSC in Kebbi, Mr Bala Dabo-Kagarko, said the workshop was convened to allow stakeholders to exchange ideas, review their collective responsibilities, identify persistent challenges, and design practical strategies to improve the welfare, security, and overall workplace experience of corps members across the state.
NYSC Threatens to Blacklist Employers
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the National Youth Service Corps warned that organizations that fail to provide basic welfare support for corps members posted to serve with them may be blacklisted from receiving future corps members. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, issued the warning during an interaction with corps members in Lokoja, Kogi state, during his working visit to the state.
