The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Imo said the State Government had begun the payment of N10,000 monthly stipend, popularly called “allowee”, to corps member serving in the state.

NYSC Spokesman of the organisation in the state, Mr Ugochukwu Orunta, said the gesture was in fulfillment of the Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s earlier promise to prioritise the welfare of corps members in the state.

He added that the improved welfare would help bring out the best from the corps members and spur them to contribute immensely to the development of the state and Nigeria at large.