NYSC Speaks On Paying Corps Members N70,0000
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has cleared the air over a report making the rounds on social media that corps members’ bank accounts are being upgraded to accommodate the new N70,000 minimum wage.
NYSC, in a statement signed by Director of Information and Public Relations Eddy Megwa, described the story as misleading.
The Scheme noted that no directive has been given by the relevant authority for it to start the payment of #70, 000 minimum wage to Corps Members or to upgrade their accounts.
“This is absolute falsehood which is far from the truth,” it said.
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“Corps members, parents and members of the public should note that no directive has been received from the relevant sector of government responsible for wages matters. It is, therefore, impossible for the NYSC to issue any information on such.
“Corps members already know the approved channel and mode of communication in the Scheme and should, therefore, ignore the directive accordingly.
“The NYSC, by this release, therefore, admonishes corps members to desist from allowing mischief makers who are set to mislead Nigerians from continuing to play on their intelligence.
“Bloggers and social media influencers are warned to stop issuing statements that concern the management of the National Youth Service Corps without authorization,” it added.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
