Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has approved a monthly payment of N10,000 for all corps members serving in the state.
Fintiri stated this while declaring open the 2024 batch ‘A’ stream 1 orientation programme for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, deployed to Adamawa in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of the state.
Represented by deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, Fintiri said the payment was to cushion the effects of inflation currently being experienced in the country.
“I have no doubt in my mind that you will reciprocate this gesture by being diligent, disciplined, hardworking and committed to your various places of primary assignments for the betterment of your host communities,” he said.
Fintiri said that Adamawa remained a home away from home for corps members serving in the state.
“More so, as corps members, you are automatically bonafide indigenes of Adamawa.
“This is a privileged status conferred on you by me as the number one resident and executive governor of the state.
“I always regard you as our strategic partners in the execution of our people oriented policies and programmes, particularly on education, healthcare, agriculture and rural development,” he said.
In his address, Mr Jingi Denis, Coordinator of the NYSC in Adamawa, described the approval of N10,000 monthly allowance for corps members as first of its kind in the state and lauded Fintiri for his practical support.
He encouraged the corps members to comply strictly with all camp rules and regulations, and be obedient to the corps officials.
He said they would apply appropriate sanctions on recalcitrant corps members in line with the provisions of the NYSC Bye-Laws.
“The oath of allegiance, which you have just taken today is solemn.
“I implore you to always find time to meditate over its spirit and letters, and be guided by same throughout the service year and beyond,” he said.
