The dream of almost all prospective corp members is to serve in a PPA that pays high, especially those posted to Abuja. As much as Abuja has so many PPAs with good benefits, most PCMs still find themselves in a place that pays little or nothing.
For this reason, we decided to come up with this article that would be helping PCMs posted to Abuja by listing the highest-paying PPAs in Abuja. Not just that, we would also be including the amount they pay and their location to make navigation easier for you.
The PPAs we will be listing are those recommended by corp members who are currently serving there or have served there. This is to show that the information is accurate. Although there aren’t many PPAs below, as time goes on, when we discover more, we will update this article.
With all said and done, let’s dive right into the highest-paying PPAs in Abuja for NYSC corp members.
Highest Paying PPAs In Abuja
- Huawei Technologies – ₦80,000+
First on the list of the highest-paying PPAs in Abuja is the Huawei Company, located in Abuja, precisely at the Samuel Ademulegun Avenue, Wuse, in Abuja. This company is known for producing top-notch gadgets such as phones. According to the feedback from corp members, this PPA is known for paying corp members the sum of ₦80,000 or more to aid them during their service year.
- Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority – ₦50,000
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) is known to be the national regulatory agency supervising the operations of the oil and gas free trade zones in Nigeria. This is a highly competitive PPA, as they are known for paying corp members the sum of ₦50,000 to aid them during their service year, coupled with other benefits. This particular PPA is located at No. 4 Pope John Paul II St, Maitama, in Abuja.
- Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) – ₦25,000
According to our research, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, which has been abbreviated as TETFUND, is a well-known scheme established by the Federal Government of Nigeria during the year 2011 to disburse, manage, and monitor education tax to government-owned universities and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
They are known for paying corp members the sum of ₦25,000. It is located at No. 9 Lungi St, off Cairo Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, in Abuja.
- Federal Ministry of Power Abuja – ₦10,000+
The Federal Ministry of Power, Abuja, according to research, is known to be responsible for formulating and implementing policies on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Nigeria. Although the actual amount being paid to Corp members isn’t known, research has it that they pay between ₦10,000 and ₦15,000. It is located at the Zambezi Cres, Wuse, in Abuja.
- Standards Organisation Of Nigeria (SON) – ₦30,000
SON, according to research, is an organization with the sole aim of promoting consumer confidence and global competitiveness of Nigerian products and services through standardization and quality assurance. From our findings from Corp members, this particular PPA is known for paying Corp members the sum of N30,000. It is located at Zone 4, Wuse, in Abuja.
- Galaxy Backbone (NOC) – ₦35,000
Galaxy Backbone is known to be the IT and shared services provider for the Federal Government of Nigeria. Over the years, it has supported public sector institutions with technology services, adapting to major tech advancements in Nigeria and beyond.
That will be all for now. But before we conclude this article, please take note that the places of primary assignments (PPAs) listed above usually tend to strategically select their employees, and corp members aren’t left out; hence, below are the tips on how to secure a PPA in one of these companies or organizations as a corp member serving in Abuja.
How To Secure The Highest-Paying PPAs In Abuja As A Corp Member
- Endeavor to apply as early as possible to these companies or organizations immediately after you leave the NYSC permanent orientation camp.
- Make sure you draft out a very good curriculum vitae and a cover letter (CV).
- Don’t forget to network heavily during your NYSC camp, especially for Corp members aspiring to serve in Abuja. Be sure to talk to the NYSC officials, as referrals might be in your favor.
- Carefully and politely meet up with your Local Government Inspector (LGI). They sometimes help. Explain to him/her about the PPA you wish to execute your primary assignment in.
- Make sure you dress appropriately as a corp member when visiting such a company or organization. Indecent dressing might disqualify you automatically.
- Be optimistic and persistent.
This is the information needed to secure a high-paying PPA in Abuja. However, ensure you visit the organization or company of your choice in person before proceeding to sign your acceptance letter. Thank you for reading this article.
