Abia State, Nigeria — E be like say Governor Alex Otti don enter new level as e approve massive increase for NYSC members allowance wey no be small matter. Dem don move the allowance from regular ₦4,000 to as high as ₦50,000! Na 1,150% increase be dat, and na first time wey dem go see something like dis in almost 30 years. Wetin we dey talk here? O na nearly 13 times the old amount, make you no dull your ear.
The press release wey Ctz. Njoku Ukoha, wey be the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, release on November 7, show say now every Corps member wey dey serve for Abia go dey pocket at least ₦20,000 from the state wey join the Federal Government allowance of ₦77,000. If you dey work for state ministries, you fit even receive extra ₦10,000. And if na schools or hospitals you dey work? E go reach ₦50,000 monthly for you! Dis one no be small motivation oh.
Governor Otti dey peep say dis initiative na serious way to empower the youth and reduce the manpower gap wey don dey vex dem for education and healthcare sectors for long time. As him put am, “The New Abia has paved the way for a New Era for Corps Members.” Na him dey try yarn truth no be so?
The Governor dey take action, no be mouth alone. Otti don dey upgrade the NYSC Orientation Camp for Bende LGA — dem don renovate roads, restore power, and fix old buildings wey don dey crumble before. Na federal government property, but e no carry am matter for head because as e dey talk, everybody wey be Abian suppose benefit, whether na federal or state owned.
Otti sabi say investing for talent na the best way to secure the future. If we no pay people well and show dem love, dem go pack their bag and leave. E don get people like Benson Ojeikere, wey serve and later become Abia’s Head of Service. Dis one na strong proof say na merit matter dey reign for this side.
And make we no forget, just weeks ago, Otti introduce Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), wey ensure say health workers go dey collect money like their federal counterparts. Na serious approach to boost morale for the health sector wey the state dey need. Abia dey allocate over 35% of the budget to health and education, setting di ground for better future wey go serve generations to come.
With all dis moves wey dey show commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development, Otti dey send clear message: Abia dey serious about the future, and dem ready to reward excellence and service. For real, who no like better thing? So, my people, dis na how Governor Otti dey revamp NYSC allowances wey go sweet as palm wine for the youths wey dey serve in Abia.
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