NYSC: Governor Sanwo-Olu To Review Allowance Of Corps Members In Lagos 

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday promised to consider reviewing the allowances (allawee) of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state.

Sanwo-Olu made this promise while responding to a request by the Lagos State Coordinator of the scheme, Yetunde Baderinwa.

Baderinwa made the request during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch A, Stream 1 orientation course held at NYSC camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu who was represented by Mobalaji Ogunlende, Special Adviser, Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations said the Coordinator's request caught his attention. 

“While the state coordinator was speaking, she mentioned a few things, but one of the things that caught my attention and that of everyone was the increment she had requested.

“I have heard it and immediately I put a message across to Mr governor and he has responded, said that he will look into it,” he said.

Ogunlende, who is also the Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, promised to personally take up the request with the governor.