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Tinubu Gifts Federal Jobs and ₦250,000 Each to 200 Top NYSC Members

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 30th, 2025.

Tinubu Gifts Federal Jobs and ₦250,000 Each to 200 Top NYSC Members

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rolled out major incentives for Nigeria’s best-performing NYSC members from 2020 to 2023, awarding each of the top 200 honorees a ₦250,000 cash prize and automatic federal government employment.

This was announced during the Presidential Honours Awards Ceremony held in Abuja, where President Tinubu was represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

In addition to this, 10 physically challenged ex-corps members who sustained injuries while serving will also receive automatic jobs and full scholarships for postgraduate studies within Nigeria.

> “You’ve shown true dedication and earned this honour through service and integrity. You represent the future of this country,” Tinubu said in his message to the awardees.

Some Recognized Corps Members Include:

Male Honorees:

Nunaya Polycarp (Batch 20B – Served in Kwara, from Adamawa)

Okpogbo Alvin Chinedu (Batch 21A – Served in Cross River, from Imo)

Dr. Ugwa Obinna Mark (Batch 23B – Served in Cross River, from Abia)

Rabiu Quadri Mayokun (Batch 23C – Served in Rivers, from Osun)

Female Honorees:

Akase Pati Ence Nguwasen (Batch 21A – Served in Gombe, from Benue)

Igwe Anne Chikaodi (Batch 23C – Served in Sokoto, from Enugu)

NYSC Allowance Increased

At the same event, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, revealed a major boost in monthly NYSC stipends—from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000—as part of ongoing efforts to improve youth welfare and engagement.

> “This isn’t political; it’s about recognising the real impact our young people are making,” Olawande added.

NYSC’s Reach and Achievements

In 2025, over 6,300 healthcare corps members, including 2,300 doctors, provided medical services to four million rural Nigerians.

Around 250,000 corps members are trained each year in tech, entrepreneurship, and market-ready skills.

Honoring the Fallen

NYSC Director-General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu also paid tribute to four corps members who lost their lives during their service year, describing them as “heroes of national unity.”