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Makinde announces plan to increase Oyo corps members’ monthly allowance to N15,000

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has promised to increase the monthly allowance of corps members serving in the state from N5,000 to N15,000.

The governor, also assured the corps members that his administration would address the issues raised about the camp.

Governor Makinde, gave the assurance during his visit to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Iseyin, on Thursday.

According to a post he made via his verified Twitter handle, and  obtained by Mega Icon Magazine, Makinde said:”We visited the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Iseyin this evening. I assured the youth corps members that we would address the issues raised by the Commandant about the state of the camp. I also told them we would increase their allowance from N5,000 to N15,000.

 

“I also shared with them how it was during my national youth service in Port-Harcourt that I got a job and met and married my lovely wife, @iamominini. So, I am an example of how the national youth service could foster national integration. I wished them the best for the future.”

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