UYO, In a bold move to enhance the welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has approved an increase in the monthly state allowance from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000, effective August 1, 2025.
Governor Eno made the announcement on Friday, July 4, during Day Two of the State Delivery Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo. He stated that the increment is aimed at complementing the Federal Government’s ₦77,000 monthly allowance, making it easier for corps members to meet their living expenses while serving in the state.
“Over 10,000 corps members are posted to Akwa Ibom annually. We must continue to encourage and support them,” the Governor said, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to youth development and national integration.
The move comes on the heels of the Governor’s recent approval for the comprehensive reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area—an initiative targeted at improving the standard of living and operational capacity of the scheme in the state.
The National Youth Service Corps, established in 1973, is a one-year mandatory service programme for Nigerian graduates under 30. It was designed to foster unity, peace, and development by deploying young professionals across different regions of the country for community service in areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and public administration.
Akwa Ibom State continues to distinguish itself as a corps-friendly state, offering a secure, welcoming environment and consistent welfare support to thousands of corps members annually. With this latest development, Governor Eno has reaffirmed his administration’s people-centered leadership approach anchored on compassion, empowerment, and the strategic development of human capital.
Observers see this gesture as a forward-thinking investment in the future of the state and a model for other subnational governments seeking to leverage youth service for social and economic development.
