Osun NYSC Coordinator Clears Complaints Over Non-Payment Of State Allowance To Corps Members In Osun
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving across government-owned establishments in Osun State, have complained bitterly over the non-payment of their allowances by the state government.
But addressing the complaints, the state Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Ekeng Kubiangha, assured corps members that the NYSC management was already compiling the list of affected individuals and would forward it to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
Kubiangha made the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, as part of his ongoing familiarisation tour of Local Government Areas across the state.
The tour began with Ife zone, where the coordinator met with corps members and key stakeholders to discuss critical issues relating to service delivery, security, and community development.
During his interaction with corps members, Kubiangha stressed the importance of discipline and dedication to their Places of Primary Assignment (PPA).
He reminded them of the significance of Community Development Service (CDS) and urged them to strictly adhere to NYSC regulations.
The coordinator particularly warned against travelling without official permission and discouraged night journeys, advising corps members to remain security conscious and conduct themselves responsibly in public spaces.
He also sensitized corps members about their expected roles in the country’s electoral process.
According to him, the NYSC has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which allows corps members to serve as ad-hoc staff during elections.
Kubiangha encouraged them to take the training seriously when it begins, describing election duties as a vital national responsibility under the collaborative CDS programme.
The NYSC boss further urged corps members to take advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, build meaningful networks and cultivate a culture of saving part of their monthly allowance to prepare for life after service.
The visit to the palace of the Ogunsua formed part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the NYSC and host communities.
In his response, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola expressed satisfaction with the conduct of corps members serving in Modakeke, noting that he has not received any negative reports about them.
The monarch also appealed to the NYSC management to continue to post corps members to the palace annually, explaining that he values the opportunity to interact with them and exchange ideas and experiences.
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