Education

Imo govt pays corps members N10,000 monthly stipend

The Imo State Government has commenced the payment of N10,000 monthly stipend, popularly called allawee, to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state.

The spokesperson of the NYSC in Imo State, Ugochukwu Orunta, made this known via a statement issued on Thursday, May 4.

Orunta noted that the gesture was in fulfillment of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma’s earlier promise to prioritise the welfare of corps members in the state.

He added that the improved welfare would help bring out the best in the corps members and spur them to contribute immensely to the development of the state and Nigeria at large.

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The NYSC official quoted Uzodimma as urging the corps members to be dedicated, disciplined, and resourceful during their service year.

The governor also thanked the Imo NYSC Coordinator, Rachael Idaewor, for the government’s youth-friendliness as expressed in the gesture.

He stressed that the gesture would greatly help the corps members to discharge their duties to the people of Imo State.

Orunta further quoted a cross-section of the corps members as thanking the governor for thinking about their welfare.

According to him, the corps members pledged to reciprocate the gesture by putting in their best in their respective Places of Primary Assignment and host communities.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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