NYSC Members Source For Side Hustle To Survive

Corp members look for additional work to help them pay for the rising cost of living

Members of the National Youth Services Corp rely on extracurricular activities to make ends meet since their federal government stipend popularly known as “allawee” is no longer sufficient. The current economic crisis and high expense of living are having a severe impact on everyone.

 

According to IFEOLUWA ADEBAYO, many graduates serving their country, often known as “corpers,” are suffering from the high cost of living, which has compelled some of them to look for additional work to supplement their government stipend.

The federal government provides Alimot Anifowoshe, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with a monthly budget of N33,000, which is primarily used for transportation. This allocation often lasts for a week.

“For some of us who have to transport ourselves to our PPA (place of primary assignment), half of the money goes into transportation, with the remaining unable to do the bare minimum, especially in this hard time. Some of us even have to depend on our parents and community for sustainability,” she said.

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