In a recent development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted rumours of a wage increase for corps members to N70,000. Eddy Megwa, the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, categorically denied these claims in a statement on Saturday. He emphasized that the organization had received no directive from the government to adjust the wage. Nor was there a directive to modify corps members’ bank accounts to reflect a new pay scale.
The Truth Behind the Rumours
False reports suggested the NYSC was preparing to upgrade corps members’ bank accounts to facilitate a new minimum wage payment. However, Megwa labelled these assertions as “misleading and absolutely false.” He urged corps members and the public to rely solely on official communications for updates on their allowances and administrative adjustments.
NYSC’s Advice to Corps Members
Megwa’s statement advised corps members to remain vigilant and cautious of misinformation spread by mischief makers exploiting the situation.
He stressed the importance of verifying information and urged them to disregard any unofficial claims that might mislead or cause confusion. He stressed the importance of adhering to official announcements and disregarded any unverified changes to payment structures.
Warning Against Unauthorised Information
The NYSC issued a warning to bloggers and social media influencers against spreading unauthorised information about its management. The organisation stressed that any updates on corps members’ wages would be communicated directly through established channels. This approach ensures clarity and accuracy in the information dissemination process.
Official Communications are Key
This clarification comes amidst a series of social media posts and speculative reports about increased wages for corps members, which the NYSC has now confirmed as baseless. The approved monthly allowance for corps members currently remains unchanged, and officials will communicate any updates through the proper channels.
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