Why NYSC members’ allowances were hiked
By Tayo Owolabi and Damilola Makanjuola, Abuja
15/07/2011
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday explained why he approved the upward review of corps members allowances from N9,700 to N19,800.
Jonathan spoke through his "Facebook" page.
He said the corps members sowed a sacrificial seed for the greatness of Nigeria during the April elections, adding that government cannot expect the youth to give the country their best without the government reciprocating such a kind gesture.
The President said: "Our youth corps members have sowed a sacrificial seed for the greatness of Nigeria by being there when Nigeria needs them most especially in service to the mostneedy Nigerians and we cannot expect our youth to give us their best without Nigeria giving them her best.
"This is why I approved the upward review of youth corps’ wages from N9,700 to N19,800."
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