By Muhammad Gazali Garba
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has fulfilled his promise to increase the monthly state allowance for corps members serving in the state from ₦10,000 to ₦20,000.
The governor has also fulfilled his pledge to give each corps member a cash gift of ₦30,000, provided a brand-new Hilux vehicle to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) State Coordinator and commenced the daily provision of five cows for the feeding of corps members throughout the orientation exercise.
The development was announced on Tuesday at the temporary NYSC Orientation Camp, College of Administration, Sokoto.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, Alhaji Sidi Almustapha Yahaya, disclosed this during an event at the camp.
Yahaya said the governor’s gestures reflected his administration’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of corps members serving in the state.
He explained that the provision of the Hilux vehicle was aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the NYSC, while the daily supply of five cows would ensure improved feeding for corps members throughout the orientation exercise.
He urged the corps members to remain disciplined, patriotic and committed to their national assignment, while contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities and Sokoto State.
In his remarks, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Tyoer Gabriel, commended the governor for fulfilling his promises, describing the gestures as significant contributions to the welfare of corps members and the effective administration of the scheme.
Gabriel expressed particular appreciation for the increase in the monthly allowance, the ₦30,000 cash gift, the provision of the official vehicle and the daily supply of five cows.
Some corps members also expressed appreciation to the governor for his support, offering prayers for Allah’s guidance, good health and continued success in his administration.
The event was attended by the NYSC Director of Finance, Mr Akilu Adamu Gobir, alongside other senior directors and officials of the Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
