The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to blacklist private organisations that fail to provide accommodation or pay stipends to corps members posted to them.
The Director-General of the scheme, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, gave the directive during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat in Lokoja on Monday.
He instructed the Kogi State office to stop posting corps members to private organisations that do not provide basic welfare, saying employers must create conducive work environments that promote learning, mentorship and skills development rather than exploit corps members.
According to Nafiu, organisations unwilling to provide accommodation or financial support should no longer be considered as places of primary assignment.
The NYSC Director-General also disclosed that he would engage the Kogi State Government on the payment of state allowances to corps members serving in the state.
He further announced plans to introduce additional welfare measures from 2027, including improved transportation support to orientation camps, better feeding arrangements and enhanced NYSC kits.
Nafiu encouraged corps members to take advantage of entrepreneurship and skills acquisition programmes to build sustainable sources of income beyond the service year.
He also urged them to remain disciplined, diligent and committed to their national service.
The NYSC boss commended staff of the Kogi State office for their dedication and professionalism, assuring them that the management would continue to prioritise their welfare.
Earlier, the Kogi State Coordinator of the scheme, Mrs. Chika Chris-Moneke, said the visit reflected the director-general’s commitment to the welfare of corps members and staff.
She revealed that 3,953 corps members are currently serving across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State, supported by 106 members of staff.
Chris-Moneke also said preparations were underway for the forthcoming Corps Employers’ Workshop and the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD).
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