The Zamfara State Government has increased the monthly allowance of National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors to N150,000.
This was revealed by Governor Dauda Lawal during the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch A Stream One corps members in Gusau recently.
He said other health professionals would receive ₦50,000 every month, while all corps members posted to schools, ministries, departments, and agencies will also receive a ₦20,000 monthly as state allowance.
The governor reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the NYSC members welfare, safety, and a conducive working environment.
Represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Tasi’u Shinkafi, Governor Lawal assured the corps members of their adequate security.
He said the state government, in collaboration with the NYSC management and the security agencies, had made adequate arrangements to ensure the protection of all the corps members posted to the state.
Mr Lawal He called on them to pay attention to all the activities of the orientation camp in order to know more about the NYSC scheme.
He highlighted improvements in public facilities, ongoing security efforts, and the importance of the NYSC scheme in promoting national unity.
The Zamfara Coordinator of the NYSC, Malam Muhammad Lawan, praised the government’s support and advised corps members to follow camp rules and actively participate in skills acquisition programmes.
