Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Thursday, announced an increase in the monthly state allowance of corps members in the state, placing it at the sum of N15,000 as against the previous N5,000 stipend.
The governor made this declaration during his visit to the state NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.
The Governor while disclosing this to the 2021 Batch ‘A’ Stream two corps members currently undergoing their orientation course at Iseyin Camp stated that the allowance was increased to make corps members stay in Oyo State hardship-free. Noting that the current rate of N5000, was too meagre considering the cost of living.
Makinde assured the corps members of the hospitable nature of the Oyo people and asked the corps members to feel welcome in the state. He, however, requested that they should contribute their quota to the development of Oyo State.
He further added that in his effort at providing good healthcare delivery to the people of Oyo State, he would ensure all the health facilities are adequately staffed. He said in order to be able to accomplish this, the services of corps medical personnel would be needed. He therefore requested that all corps medical personnel be posted to the State Hospital Management Board.
Earlier in her welcome address, the State Coordinator NYSC Oyo State Mrs, Grace Ogbuogebe appreciated the State Government for its supportive role and prompt payment of corps members allowance among others.
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She reminded His Excellency about the hostel facilities that were no longer adequate to accommodate corps members and officials. She also presented a request for a multi-purpose hall and a modern kitchen so as to make the camp more conducive for corps members.
The newly announced allowance is to be benefitted by Corps members serving in government schools, ministries, and state parastatals in Oyo State
In the entourage of the Governor were, the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, RT. Honourable Debo Ogundoyin, other members of the State Executive Council and Heads of Oyo State Government Parastatals.
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