Two days ago,we exclusively reported our investigation on the none payment of salaries of Youth Corpers across the country (the story was eventually carried by all news media)..The Minister of Youth Development and holding minister for sports Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi has reacted to the story and called for patience as his ministry and the NYSC are doing everything possible to sort out the problem..This was the Press Statement from the office of the minister..
Press Release
Transition to better accounting system caused delay in corps members’ allowance
The attention of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has been drawn to the controversy and speculation in the media over the delay of the April allowance of corps members.
The Minister has been informed that this delay is not unique to corps members but also affects some civil servants in the employ of the Federal Government.
“It is not deliberate but as a result of the transition to the new and more secured Integrated Payroll Payment System, as part of Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability,” he said.
The Minister has however been assured by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that by this weekend all administrative issues pertaining to the allowance of corps members would be sorted out and they could look forward to receiving their April and May allowances.
He regrets whatever inconvenience this delay might have caused our loyal and dutiful corps members, and urged them to continue to serve Nigeria selflessly.
Signed
Julius Ogunro
Special Assistant (Media) to Hon. Minister