Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has doubled corps members’ monthly state allowance to N20,000 and announced a N30,000 orientation camp gift

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has doubled the monthly state allowance for National Youth Service Corps members serving in the state from N10,000 to N20,000, while announcing a one-off cash gift of N30,000 for each corps member undergoing orientation.

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Aliyu announced the measures on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C Stream II corps members at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, College of Administration, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto.

He said the increase was part of his administration’s commitment to improving corps members’ welfare and providing a conducive environment for their service.

The governor also approved the donation of a Toyota Hilux vehicle to the NYSC to strengthen its monitoring and supervision activities, particularly in difficult terrains.

He further pledged to provide five cows daily to feed corps members throughout the orientation exercise.

Aliyu directed the management of the institution hosting the camp to urgently address challenges affecting electricity and water supply.

Speaking on the importance of the scheme, the governor said the NYSC remained vital to national integration and unity.

“The role of corps members in promoting national integration and unity cannot be overemphasised,” he said.

He also disclosed that his administration had committed more than N1bn to the renovation and upgrading of the permanent NYSC orientation camp in Wamakko Local Government Area, with the project reportedly about 90 per cent complete.

Aliyu assured corps members that their security and welfare would remain a priority.

He urged ministries, government agencies and other employers not to reject corps members posted to their organisations.

The governor added that a committee would be established to ensure the effective implementation of the newly approved allowance.

Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Tyoyer Gabriel Ter, commended the governor for his support for the scheme and the welfare of corps members.

Ter said, “Based on the governor’s consistent support for corps members in the state, he will soon be honoured as the best NYSC-friendly governor.”

He also acknowledged the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for his continued support, including the provision of bulls for corps members during orientation exercises and awards for the two best-performing corps members at each passing-out parade.

The state coordinator further recognised the contributions of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Man O’ War and other paramilitary agencies, as well as philanthropists, to the success of the orientation exercise.

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The Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa, represented by Justice Muhammad A. Sambo, administered the oath of allegiance to the newly deployed corps members.