•Governor Umo Eno and some NYSC members
As part of the resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting held yesterday, Monday July 7, 2025, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved 20,000 naira monthly Allowance for all Youth Corps members of Akwa Ibom State origin serving across Nigeria.
This approval comes on the heels of his recent increase in the monthly state allowance for NYSC members serving in the state from N5,000 to ₦20,000 with effect from August 1, 2025.
The governor who explained that the decision aligns with the Renewed Hope – ARISE Youth Support Initiative intended to cushion living expenses and promote the well-being of Corps members, added that the grant is subject to periodic review based on prevailing circumstances.
It would be recalled that Governor Eno recently approved the reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung in Nsit Atai, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of Corps members in the state.
Established in 1973, the National Youth Service Corps is a one-year compulsory service scheme for Nigerian graduates below the age of 30. It was created to foster national integration, unity, and development by deploying young graduates to states outside their region of origin for community service, education, and nation-building efforts.
Akwa Ibom State has remained one of the most welcoming and safest destinations for NYSC members, with Corps members actively contributing to sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and rural development.
With this latest move, Governor Eno continues to demonstrate a leadership style anchored on compassion, inclusiveness, and strategic support for the next generation.
