Governor Lawal approves double allowance for NYSC Members in Zamfara

In a major boost to the welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 100% increase in their state allowances.

The announcement was made on Friday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course at the NYSC camp in Gusau. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, the governor emphasized his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the security and welfare of corps members serving across the state.

“I am happy to inform you that I have directed the resumption of payment of state allowances to all corps members in the state.“I have also directed the upward increments of corps members’ allowances by 100 percent.“My administration is also willing to pay special allowances to the medical corps members serving in the state,” he stated.

He also encouraged the 550 corps members deployed to Zamfara to embrace the state’s cultural heritage and traditions.

“I assure corps members of adequate security and warm hospitality throughout their year of service in the state.“I wish to reiterate that we will pay full attention to your security and welfare.“We will give you all the necessary support to carry out your duties and will provide everything necessary to make your stay here a memorable one,” the governor added.

In his remarks, NYSC State Coordinator Mohammad Ahmad expressed gratitude for the state government’s ongoing backing of the scheme.

“We appreciate the state government for adequate provision of additional facilities as well as approval for the payment of state allowances to corps members,” Ahmad said.