Council supports NYSC members with N20,000 monthly stipend

Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Uno Etim, has approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for every National Youth Service Corps member in the area.

Uno announced the approval during a courtesy visit by corps members serving in the local government area.

He said: “For the corps members serving here, we have approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for each of the corps members, and the payment takes immediate effect.”

The Council Chairman told the corps members that having been deployed to serve in Urue-Offong/Oruko, they should consider the area their home for the duration of their service year.

“Expect necessary support which will enable you to discharge your responsibilities effectively. For you to be posted here, consider this area your home for the duration of your service year,” he said.

He also assured concerns regarding accommodation and welfare would receive prompt attention, and directed the Works Department to inspect their lodges and identify areas requiring renovation and other interventions.

Describing the N20,000 monthly stipend as a practical expression of his administration’s commitment, Uno said the gesture was to support young Nigerians deployed to contribute their time, skills and energy to the development of Urue-Offong/Oruko.

He urged the corps members to remain committed to the discharge of their duties, assuring them that their safety, welfare and peaceful service remain priorities of his administration.

Speaking on behalf of the corps members, the Community Liaison Officer, Ukachukwu Ifeanyi, expressed appreciation to the council chairman for the development initiatives of his administration across the area.