The future of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance, popularly known as “Alawee,” remains uncertain, according to Minister of Youth Development Bio-Ibrahim Jamila.
Jamila said that the government is shifting gears, aiming to transform the NYSC from a social programme of the government into a “revenue-generating agency.”
The minister’s statement comes amidst calls for an increase in NYSC allowance, particularly after the inauguration of a minimum wage committee by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari signed a new minimum wage bill and increased workers minimum wage from N19,000 to N33,000 in January 2020. However, inflation and living costs have risen significantly since then, prompting calls for a review.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Jamila expressed concern about rising inflation and living costs but made no specific promises.
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