The NYSC has responded to rumors on social media which claim that the bank accounts of corps members are being modified in preparation for an upcoming N70,000 minimum wage.

Eddy Megwa, the Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC issued a statement disavowing these assertions and termed them as deceptive.

The NYSC reports that they have yet to receive any official instructions from the relevant authorities regarding the implementation of a minimum wage of N70,000 for Corps Members or adjustments to their account setups.

Clarifying the statement, it was expressed that there is no truth to this claim and it is completely false.

The NYSC advised Corps Members, the general public and their parents to dismiss any false information relating to wage matters since there has been no correspondence from the government body accountable for such issues. Consequently, it is unfeasible for the NYSC to declare anything concerning these payments.

Read Also: NYSC to Reject Polytechnic Graduates Lacking IT Evidence

According to the statement, Corps Members have ample knowledge of the endorsed means of communication within the Scheme and are urged to disregard this invalid instruction.

Corps Members were further advised by the NYSC to be wary of individuals who wish to mislead them and manipulate their perception of events.

Furthermore, the agency cautioned bloggers and social media influencers against spreading unauthorised information about how the National Youth Service Corps is being managed.