National Youth Services Corps members hoping to collect the N77,000 allowance approved by the Federal government would have to wait a while longer.
The NYSC was supposed to have started paying the increment in allowances from N33, 000 to N77,000 starting in February, but according to the management of the organisation, there is no cash to balance up.
NYSC acting director of information and public relations, Carol Embu, told the Vanguard Wednesday in Abuja that apart from the lack of funds, the process requires time and due diligence.
“We are currently pursuing the cash backing; that is what is happening,” Embu stated.
“We have a new Director-General who has just taken over and is still familiarising himself with the situation. Let’s see which direction things will take in the coming weeks. We ask for a little more time. However, I am confident that, as with many processes, this will require time as it is part of due diligence.
“I cannot specify exactly when the payments will commence, but I assure you that the NYSC is actively pursuing this issue. The minister also addressed this matter some time ago.
“It’s important to note that the minister possesses information that we may not have access to, as he oversees our operations. Rest assured, once we have clarity on when the payments will begin, I will inform you. We are still awaiting further updates.”
