States That Pay NYSC Youth Corpers Allowance (2020)

Recent graduates below the age of 30 have to enrol in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) before entering the labour market. They are to serve and work in Nigeria during this period. The Federal government of Nigeria do pay its NYSC Corpers enrolled in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) a sum of ₦33,000 monthly. NYSC is compulsory for all graduates of the country except those with special needs, those that have served in the military or paramilitary for more than one year and those who are above the age of 30 years as at graduation.

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Most NYSC Corpers want to make extra money apart from the one paid by the Federal government to help make their stay at the state where they are serving stress-free and comfortable. NYSC Corps members will prefer to serve in a state that can also pay them an allowance. Ekomiami brings to you state that pay NYSC Corpers as at the moment and how much they pay those serving in their state.

States That Pay NYSC Corps Members Allowance

The following states pay mostly for those who are serving in the state. The headings show the least amount each state pay NYSC Corps members and may pay more. Some of these states occasionally stop paying NYSC Corpers deployed to their state for some time while others pay some and not all of the total NYSC Corpers deployed to their state.

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Abia State ₦5,000

Abia state is located in the South Eastern region of Nigeria. The state is one of the most desired South Eastern states for NYSC Corps members. The state pays a state allowance of ₦5,000 every month.

Anambra State ₦8,500

Anambra State is the highest paying state in Nigeria. The state pays ₦8,500 monthly to NYSC Corpers serving in public establishments. The state is home to arguably the largest market in West Africa. Food is cheap; the accommodation is reasonable, transportation is affordable making it one of the most preferred states for those who want to undergo the National Youth Service Corp programme in Nigeria.

Bayelsa State ₦3,000

Bayelsa state is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The states in the South-South is popularly known as the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta states produce about 80% of Nigeria crude oil and are mostly oil producing states in the country. Bayelsa state pays NYSC corps members serving in this state ₦3,000 monthly which is paid at once at the end of the NYSC service year.

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Cross Rivers ₦3,000

Cross Rivers state is a state located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The state pays NYSC Corpers ₦3,000 every month. Cross River was once the capital of Nigeria and one of the most beautiful state in Nigeria. They have sumptuous food, rich culture, and a luxurious lifestyle. Corps members that read marine-related courses in school have a higher and better chance of getting posted to a marine firm increasing the chances of having a good Primary Place of Assignment.

Delta State ₦5,000

Delta State is a state located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It is also an oil producing state and pays NYSC corps members serving in a public establishment a sum of ₦5,000 at the end of every month.

Enugu State ₦1,000

Enugu state government pays corpers serving in the urban area of the state ₦1,000 monthly and ₦4,000 to those serving in the rural areas. Food is cheap, transportation is fair, and security is good.

Ekiti State ₦5,000

Ekiti state has the highest number of professors in Nigeria. The state is located in the South-Western region of Nigeria. The state pays the state NYSC Corpers ₦60,000 at the end of the service year which is equivalent to ₦5,000 every month.

Jigawa State ₦5,000

Jigawa state is located in the North-Western region of Nigeria. The state pays ₦5,000 to those undergoing their NYSC programme ever month. The state loves those who studied medical-related courses such as Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine and do pay them better than other corps members.

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Kaduna State ₦3,000

Kaduna state is located in the North-Western region of Nigeria. he state is also known as the center of learning as it houses some of the well-known educational institutions in the country. The state pays NYSC corps members ₦3,000 every month. The chances of getting a job in the state after service is higher in this Northern state.

Kano State ₦4,000

Kano state is one of the most preferred Northern states for most NYSC Corps members. It is one of the most industrialized states in the Northern part of Nigeria and NYSC Corpers do find a lot of opportunities in this state. Kano state do pay NYSC Corpers ₦4,000 every month.

Lagos State ₦5,000

Lagos state is a South-Western state in Nigeria. The cost of living is not cheap in this state and corps members will have to deal with feeding, transportation and accommodation cost in the state. There are several job opportunities for NYSC corps members posted in the state and it is one of the safest states for Corpers. Lagos state has the largest economy in Nigeria and one of the largest in Africa. This state pays the first 100 NYSC Corpers to register for the NYSC scheme at the Ministry of Special Duties in Alausa, the state secretariat ₦15,000 monthly for those serving in public schools, and ₦10,000 monthly to those serving in the state secretariat and ₦5,000C serving in N5,000 monthly.

Ogun State ₦5,000

Ogun State is a state located in the South-Western region of Nigeria. The state is said to be the most industrial state in Nigeria. NYSC Corpers posted to this state are paid ₦5,000 monthly. Ogun state has the best NYSC orientation camp in Nigeria.

Osun State ₦5,000

Osun State is also a Yoruba speaking state and is located in the South-Western region of the country. The state pays NYSC Corpers serving there a monthly allowance of ₦5,000.

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Oyo State ₦3,800

Oyo State is one of the most populated states in the South-Western region of Nigeria and even Nigeria as a whole. The Pace Setter state pays NYSC Corpers ₦3,800 every month.

Sokoto State ₦4,000

Sokoto state is the seat of the Caliphate and has the Sultan of Sokoto who is the Muslims religion leader in Nigeria. Sokoto state pays NYSC Corpers ₦4,000 every month which is paid at the in total at the end of the service year.

Zamfara State ₦3,000

Zamfara State located in the North-Western region of Nigeria and they do pay NYSC Corpers serving in the state a sum of ₦3,000 every month.