Tinubu rewards 200 outstanding NYSC members with ₦50m, jobs, scholarships
By Kunle Sanni –
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded 200 exceptional National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with a ₦250,000 cash prize each, automatic employment in the federal civil service, and postgraduate scholarships to any Nigerian university, amounting to over ₦50 million in total value.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja at the combined President’s NYSC Honours Award Ceremony for 2020–2023. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who represented the President, said the awards recognise “discipline, commitment, selflessness, teamwork, patriotism, and integrity.”
In addition to the 200 honourees, Tinubu also approved employment for 10 physically challenged ex-corps members who sustained permanent injuries during their national service, describing their contribution as a sacrifice that must not be forgotten.
The President assured that the recruitment of the beneficiaries would begin immediately, with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Federal Civil Service Commission tasked with facilitating the process.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment through initiatives in education, technology, and job creation, noting that the awards align with a broader strategy of recognising young people’s contributions to national development.
“Youths are the backbone of this nation,” Tinubu said. “In appreciation of their critical roles, we have created several programmes targeting education, skills acquisition, and digital growth.”
Also speaking, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande commended the recipients as exemplary role models. He highlighted the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 as part of ongoing welfare reforms.
NYSC Director-General Olakunle Nafiu stated that the 200 awardees were chosen through a rigorous screening process that evaluated their community impact, service records, and civic responsibility.
