Corps members serving in Government schools, Ministries, and Parastatals are to henceforth receive the sum of N15000 as against N5000 monthly state allowance.
His Excellency the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde made the pronouncement at the 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 he wanted to make their stay in Oyo State hardship free.
He said the current rate of N5000, was too meagre considering the cost of living.
Governor 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.
Mr. Governor equally 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.
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.
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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