Breaking: Governor Sh*cks Nation With 100% Allowance Hike For Corps Members

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved a 100 percent increase in the allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving within the state.

The announcement was made on Friday in Gusau during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’, Stream I orientation course for corps members posted to Zamfara. Representing the governor at the event was the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada.

Governor Lawal reiterated his commitment to the safety and welfare of all 550 corps members assigned to the state.

“I am pleased to announce that I have directed the immediate resumption of state allowance payments to all corps members,” he declared. “In addition, I have ordered a 100 percent increase in their allowances. My administration is also prepared to offer special allowances to medical corps members serving in Zamfara,” he added.

The governor further urged corps members to embrace and respect the rich cultural heritage, history, and traditions of the Zamfara people.