Sokoto state governor increases allowance of Youth Corp members serving in the state
Sokoto state government has jacked up allowances of Youth Corps members
serving in the state. Governor Aminu Tambuwal announced the new policy
during the swearing-in ceremony of 2016 Batch A Stream II corps members
at the state NYSC orientation camp in Wamakko on Monday June 13th.
“Graduates of medicine will now be paid N50,000 from the current amount
of N36,000. Pharmacists will now N25,000 up from the N19,000 obtainable
in the past, while graduates of lab science and other medical
technicians like nurses are now entitled to monthly stipend of N15,000,
up from the current N9,000 they are getting from the state government.
In the same vein, graduates of social science and humanities will now be
paid N5,000 monthly, a one thousand addition from the previous N4,000
they receive from as state allawee"he said.
While urging the youth corps members to reciprocate government gesture
by being diligent in their areas of primary assignments, Tambuwal urged
them to shun vices that will lead to breakdown of law and order and
communal harmony.
“I urge you to shun militancy, terrorism and cultism. I also invite you
explore Sokoto and study its rich history, culture and people,” the
Governor added.
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