The House of Representatives, yesterday passed for
third reading a Bill for an Act seeking to amend the
National Youth Service Corps Act 2004 which will bring
about an increment in the allowance earned by Corps
members in the country.
The Bill which also seeks to provide mandatory life
insurance to Corps members was sponsored by Hon
Joan Mrakpor, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
from Delta State. It was unanimously adopted by
members.
Passage of the Bill would enable corps members who
have acquired special business skill from the Service to
have access to loan.
Mrakpor, while calling on his colleagues to support the
passage of the bill, said the essence of the Bill’s
amendment was to ensure that the aim of the NYSC
scheme was not defeated and it would reduce the
number of graduates relying on white collar jobs in the
country.
Following its passage, the House referred the Bill to the
adhoc committee on constitution review for further
legislative input.
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