FG STARTS PAYING N44,000 MINIMUM WAGE ARREARS TO EX-CORPS MEMBERS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS –THE Federal Government has started paying N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This payment aims to address the outstanding wage differentials for corps members who were affected by the new minimum wage implementation.
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Key Details:
– Payment Initiation: The payment process has begun, and affected corps members can expect to receive their arrears.
– N44,000 Minimum Wage: The payment is part of the government’s effort to implement the new minimum wage and ensure that all eligible individuals receive their due compensation.
Impact on Corps Members:
– Financial Relief: The payment of arrears is expected to provide financial relief to the affected corps members, who have been waiting for their outstanding wages.
– Government Commitment: The payment demonstrates the government’s commitment to implementing its policies and ensuring that citizens receive their entitlements
The commencement of the payment fulfills an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33, 000 to N77, 000.
The payment applies to those who completed their service before the new allowance took effect earlier this year.
Former corps members have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm receipt of the payment, expressing their gratitude and relief.
One user, @Kingpin_black1, posted: ”Thank you NYSC. Thank you President Tinubu. Nigeria will be great again.”
Another user @pharmacist_shezzy shared: ”44k don land. NYSC no carry last. God bless Nigeria .”
Similarly, @ifeoluwa_X wrote: ”Just got my alert. I almost deleted my NYSC account. Thank you FG.”
The payment, widely seen as a fulfillment of the government’s earlier pledge, has sparked excitement online, with many praising the move as a sign of renewed trust and accountability. (NAN)
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