Some members of the National Youth Service Corps have demanded for an increase in their allowance.
They urged President Bola Tinubu to consider an upward review of the monthly take home for corp members serving in the 36 states of the federation.
According to them, the persistent rise in the cost of commodities has forced some of their members to take up menial jobs in order to make ends meet.
In an open letter, addressed to the President on Sunday, the members under the aegis of Concerned Corp Members, said the N33,000 monthly allowance was no longer sustainable amidst the present state of economic hardship.
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The letter read in part, “We would like to respectfully advocate for the inclusion of NYSC corp members in the recent wage increment initiatives. As young graduates who have committed to a year of service to our great nation under the sun and in the rain, with dedication and selflessness, we play a crucial role in various sectors, contributing to national development, community building, and the implementation of government programmes at the grassroots level.
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“The skyrocketing prices of goods and services in the local markets only exacerbate our frustrations. Some necessities have become unaffordable luxuries, pushing many corps members to the brink of despair.
“It is a widely known fact that the economic situation of the country needs more coping skills, because of this many of us find ourselves serving in challenging environments with higher costs of living.
“As a result of this, many of us resort to fetching and drinking water from streams and even going to farms to render services in exchange for food. These activities endanger our lives and expose us to unfavourable conditions that will harm us sooner or later.”
