NYSC Allowance in Abia Jumps from N4,000 to N50,000 as Otti Approves Increment

A comprehensive upward revision of monthly allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state has been authorized by Abia State Governor Alex Otti, raising the payment from ₦4,000 to ₦50,000.

According to reports, his Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, made the announcement on Friday, November 7.

According to Ukoha, the increase is the first significant change in 27 years and fits with Governor Otti’s larger plan to boost youth empowerment and enhance Abia’s public sector capability.

The statement states that a base monthly allowance of ₦20,000 will henceforth be given to all corps members working in Abia.

Apart from this base salary:

Corps members assigned to state government facilities would receive an additional ₦10,000.
Members of the teaching and medical corps would get an extra ₦30,000, making their total monthly allowance ₦50,000.
According to the announcement, “all corps members serving in Abia State will now earn a base monthly allowance of ₦20,000 in addition to the Federal Government’s increased monthly NYSC allowance of ₦77,000.”

The discriminatory payments were implemented “to motivate interested corps members, thereby bridging the human capacity gap created by decades of neglect and attrition in both sectors,” the statement continued.

Ukoha clarified that the increase shows Otti’s dedication to workforce development and compliments the Federal Government’s new ₦77,000 allowance.

“This represents the first significant change in 27 years, demonstrating Governor Otti’s dedication to workforce development and youth empowerment in Abia,” he stated.

Citing several advancements at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bende Local Government Area, the CPS claims that the state government has continuously assisted corps members. Despite being a federal facility, the statement noted a number of initiatives at the NYSC camp.

Among them are:

Renovation of campgrounds and hostels
Enhancement of internal roads
Power infrastructure installation
Providing necessary facilities to improve camp operations
According to Ukoha, “the governor believes that every institution or infrastructure within Abia, whether federal or state-owned, deserves attention because it is Abians who benefit most.”

Additionally, the CPS highlighted that Governor Otti recently expanded the Consolidated Health Salary Structure to local government employees, bringing their pay into line with federal requirements.

He went on to say that the health and education sectors, which are referred to as “pillars of institutional capacity and human capital development,” presently get roughly 35% of the state’s budget.

According to Ukoha, the changes are intended to make national service more fulfilling and motivate young professionals to support Abia’s development.

The statement went on, “Governor Otti’s most recent action sends a clear message: Abia State is serious about empowering youth, rewarding excellence, and building a future where service is truly valued.”

According to reports, Abia is currently among the states that provide corps members with the largest monthly stipends as a result of the rise.

This news site remembers that Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri recently declared his administration’s dedication to the welfare of corps members by raising their monthly payment from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000.

“As a government, we are dedicated to enhancing corps members’ well-being. This increase is consistent with our pledge to establish a welcoming and encouraging environment for you,” Fintiri stated at the time.

However, the state now ranks close to the top of the country in terms of benefit packages for corps members because to Abia’s new allowance.