Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved a 100 per cent increase in the monthly state allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, raising it from ₦10,000 to ₦20,000.
The governor announced the increase during the 2026 Batch C Stream II orientation exercise in Sokoto. He also approved a one-off ₦30,000 cash gift for corps members participating in the orientation programme.
Aliyu further announced additional welfare measures, including improved camp facilities, feeding support and operational assistance for the NYSC. The revised monthly allowance is expected to take effect immediately.