A'Ibom corps members elated as Gov Eno raise allowance to N20,000

The Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Eno, has authorised raising the monthly state allowance for corps members serving in the state from N5,000 to N20,000.

Eno made the statement on Friday at the State Delivery Meeting, which took place in Government House, Uyo’s Banquet Hall.

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Reports gathered revealed that to the increment would go into effect on August 1.

According to the governor, the increase was made to help corps members meet their basic necessities by using the ₦77, 000 monthly allowance provided by the Federal Government.

“More than 10, 000 corps members are posted to Akwa Ibom annually. We must continue to encourage and support them,” Eno said.

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In an attempt to enhance the welfare of NYSC members in the state, the governor last week authorised the renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung.