The NYSC is an important scheme in Nigeria compulsory for all youth graduates from an accredited institution who aren’t less than 30 years old as of the time of graduation. And like we all know, the aim of this scheme is to promote national unity in the country.
Prospective corp members who are eligible are usually posted randomly to different states to carry out their 1 year service to the country. During that 1 year of service, corp members are usually paid a certain amount of money (known as allowance) monthly to aid them throughout their service year. This is also known as the federal government allowance.
However, lucky corp members are also given additional stipends monthly by the state where they are posted to serve, which is known as state allowance. So what exactly is this state allowance all about? Let’s find out.
What Is State Allowance?
State allowance is an additional payment a corp member receives from a particular state where he or she was posted to. It is totally different from the federal government allowance (₦77,000) paid to corp members.
Unlike the federal government allowance that’s fixed at ₦77,000, the state allowance is not fixed, as it depends on the state where you were posted to serve. However, the truth is that not all states pay their corp members state allowance.
And just to enjoy both the federal and state allowance benefits, corp members are always on the lookout for states that pay some monthly allowances to corps members. At least summing it up with the federal government allowance, one will be able to get something tangible every month end.
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👉 Join NowNow the question here is, what exactly are these states that pay corp members? Well, in today’s article, I will be answering that question by telling you the lists of states that pay NYSC corps members state allowance.
List Of States That Pay NYSC Corp Members
Below are the lists of states that pay corp members and their amounts.
| State | Allowance |
| Akwa Ibom State | ₦5,000 |
| Anambra State | ₦8,000 |
| Adamawa State | ₦20,000 |
| Bayelsa State | ₦3,000–₦10,000 |
| Benue State | ₦15,000 |
| Jigawa State | ₦5,000 |
| Kebbi State | ₦2,000 |
| Lagos State | ₦10,000 |
| Oyo State | ₦15,000 |
| Osun State | ₦5,000 |
| Sokoto State | ₦5,000 |
| Taraba State | ₦6,000 |
- Akwa Ibom—₦5,000
First on the list is Akwa Ibom. This state is known to be located in the South-South of Nigeria. Akwa Ibom State is known for paying corp members the sum of ₦5,000. However, such payment is only eligible to corps members working in government institutions and organisations. The state is known to be peaceful and accommodating in terms of housing and a good road system.
- Anambra State—₦8,000
Another state potentially known for paying corps members during their service year is Anambra State. This state is a southeastern one, created on the 27th of August during the year 1991. The state is known for being an active contributor in the business sector of Nigeria.
Anambra State is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦8,000. However, according to research, some corps members have given their feedback on the payment method. Some say the money is usually accumulated at the end of your service year and paid into your NYSC bank account. But rest assured that Anambra State is a paying state.
- Adamawa State—₦20,000
The state government of Adamawa State is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦20,000, which is quite generous. According to our research, corps members are eligible to receive such an amount at the end of every month. This northeast-situated state is relatively known to be a peaceful state; hence, it is a very good place to execute your primary assignment.
- Bayelsa State—₦3,000–₦10,000
The beautiful Bayelsa State is not left out from the list of paying states. This state is known to have been created during the year 1996 and is well known to be an oil-rich state. The Bayelsa state government, according to our findings, is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦3,000 – ₦10,000 to help aid them through their service year.
However, there have been some speculations that corps members serving in the rural areas in the state are being paid more. From the interactive session we had with corps members, they said the Bayelsa state capital pays more than ₦3,000, while those serving in the rural areas are being paid ₦8,000 and those in riverine areas ₦10,000, respectively.
- Benue State—₦15,000
Over the years, Benue State has also been on the radar as the most searched state in terms of payment from the state government. The beautiful state is known for paying its corps members the sum of ₦15,000 on a monthly basis.
- Jigawa State—₦5,000
Jigawa State, with its capital known as Dutse, is a northern regional state in Nigeria. This northern state is part of the paying states as related to the affairs of the National Youth Service Corps scheme programme. Jigawa State is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦5,000 to aid them through their service year.
- Kebbi State—₦2,000
Kebbi State is a northwestern state, known for its agricultural produce and festivals. The state is a relatively affordable place to execute your primary assignment as a Corp member. Kebbi State is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦2,000. This amount might seem small, but the state meets up for an affordable housing system and food as compared to other states in Nigeria.
- Lagos State—₦10,000
Lagos State, a southwest state, is known to be a fast-paced state. Most Corps members dream of executing their primary assignments in this state due to its numerous opportunities. The state government of the state is known to pay corps members the sum of #10,000.
However, most corps members complain of its inconsistency. It has also been gathered that the payment is only meant for corps members serving in government institutions and organisations, but this information hasn’t been fully verified yet.
- Oyo State—₦15,000
One of the oldest states in Nigeria is Oyo State. The state government is also known for providing corps members with the sum of ₦15,000, making it one of the most competitive and sought-after states by corps members in Nigeria.
- Osun State—₦5,000
Another paying state in Nigeria is Osun State, which pays corps members the sum of ₦5,000. According to research, the state government of Osun State has put in measures to protect corps members from any external harm, making the state a peaceful place to serve.
- Sokoto State—₦5,000
This extreme northwest state located in Nigeria is known for paying corps members the sum of ₦5,000 monthly. According to research, it has been gathered that medical corps members in the state are being paid higher stipends. Sokoto State is among the top-paying states in the northern region of Nigeria; hence, it is a good place to execute your primary assignment.
- Taraba State—₦6,000
The Taraba state government usually pays corps members the sum of N6,000 on a monthly basis to help aid them through their service year. However, there have been some issues concerning the inconsistent payment of the state allowance by Corps members in the state.
So that’s the compiled list of states that pay corp members state allowance. Before we conclude this article, it’s important to note that you can be serving in a state that pays state allowance and yet still not be paid.
Recently, many corp members are complaining about not being paid by a state, whereas others tend to receive payments from the said state. If you are serving in a potential state that tends to pay corps members their state allowance and you’ve not received any payments, reasons might be:
- Relocation: The said state might not be your state of deployment. Most states don’t usually pay corp members who redeployed from their initial state to another state. Hence, they might not receive any monthly payment from the said state.
- Failure To Register: Most corps members usually tend to make the mistake of not registering for the state government’s allowance. In some states, it is essential to submit your documents at the NYSC state secretariat in your place of deployment or contact your local government inspector (LGI) for guidance.
- Wrong information: Most Corps members might not receive any allowance, despite serving in a potentially paying state, due to the submission of wrong documents. It nullifies the payment of the state allowance of such corps members; therefore, it is essential to take caution while submitting your documents at the NYSC secretariat.
So kindly take note to avoid any unnecessary mistakes. With all said and done, the above states listed are the states known for providing some form of stipend to corps members to aid them during their service year. Thank you for reading this article.
