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Sani Urges Higher Allowance of N100,000 for Female Corps Members
Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called for an increased allowance of N100,000 for female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
This suggestion comes in response to the recent announcement of an allowance increase to N77,000 for all corps members.
Sani expressed his views through a post on X, highlighting the unique challenges faced by female corps members.
He argued that their allowance should be higher due to the additional difficulties they endure during their service year.
He emphasized that while the overall increment is a positive development, special consideration should be given to female corps members who often deal with extra responsibilities and vulnerabilities.
In his words, “The increase in the allowance of the Youth Corpers to 77k is commendable.
But those of the Female Corpers should have been jerked up to 100k since they suffer more.”
The Federal Government announced that the new allowance structure for NYSC members will take effect starting July 2024.
This increment aligns with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act of 2024.
The information was confirmed by a statement released by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations for the NYSC, citing a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
The letter, dated September 25, 2024, was signed by the Commission’s Chairman, Ekpo Nta.
The call for additional support for female corps members has sparked discussions on the unique experiences faced by women during their mandatory service.
Many argue that recognizing these challenges through increased allowances would be a step toward more equitable treatment.
The debate continues as stakeholders consider the best ways to support all corps members while acknowledging the diverse difficulties they face across the country.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken on Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country lacks a good maintenance culture.
She said “The fact is that endowments alone do not add value. Budgetary allocations alone do not lead to new roads or good maintenance.”
“We lack a maintenance culture in the country. I have to say that. I’m Nigerian, but we need that. We need better ports and digital infrastructure, and lower trade costs. Execution is what matters, and successful execution requires focus. It requires prioritisation.”
Politician and former presidential candidate Peter Obi speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s comments regarding the rising hunger and worsening economic situation in Nigeria.
It can be noted that the President recently stated that hunger has always existed in Nigeria.
Peter Obi responded “I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.”
“While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today.”
Reports have been shared stating that the Nigerian Army has launched a new programme designed to train and improve the skills of engineers in tackling threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The seminar is being organised by the 41 Engineer Brigade of the 1 Division Nigerian Army.
It was stated “Improvised Explosive Devices have become one of the greatest security threats confronting the Nigerian Army in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Their widespread use has complicated military operations and humanitarian activities in conflict-affected areas.”
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