Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago generously gifts each of the NYSC members deployed to the state with a sum of N200,000 bonus.
The purpose of this gesture was to persuade the corps members to stay in the state and finish their service there.
The recipients, who were obviously overjoyed by the unexpected bonus, enthusiastically cheered and applauded the announcement.
At the NYSC Batch B, Stream 1 orientation ceremony held at the temporary camp in Paikoro, the governor declared that corps members who choose to work in agriculture could receive N500,000 per month.
He also disclosed a N5 billion budget for the construction of a new NYSC camp, indicating his continued support for the state’s youth development and entrepreneurial efforts.
He said:
“I was told that there are 1,600 Corp members for this batch. I am crediting each of your accounts with N200,000. This will enable you to be comfortable to stay in Niger State. This is to show you that there is prosperity in Niger State. I will do my best to ensure that Corpers enjoy serving in Niger state.
I have given orders to build more toilets and drill five boreholes in this temporary camp. I will 20 cows and one trailer load of rice for the welfare of the Corpers in camp.”
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