NYSC Increases Allowance to ₦77K After Viral Plea from Corps Member Raye

What started as a heartfelt cry for help has led to a major breakthrough for corps members across Nigeria. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially raised its monthly allowance to ₦77,000, and many believe the decision was largely influenced by Raye, the corps member who went viral for speaking out about the harsh realities of serving in Nigeria’s tough economic climate.

In a widely circulated video, Raye detailed the struggles of living on the previous ₦33,000 allowance, highlighting how inflation and the rising cost of living had made survival nearly impossible. Her emotional appeal resonated with thousands of young Nigerians, sparking conversations across social media and putting pressure on authorities to act. Now, corps members are celebrating what feels like a direct response to their calls for better treatment.

While some remain skeptical about whether this increase will be sustained in the long run, for now, it represents a rare win for Nigerian youth pushing for change. Raye’s courage to speak out has not only sparked conversations but has seemingly led to real action—proving that sometimes, one voice is enough to start a movement.