Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- The Federal Government has approved an increase in the feeding budget for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during their orientation course.

The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this while addressing members of the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream One at the Cross River State NYSC Orientation Camp in Obubra.

Nafiu said the Budget Office had been notified of the upward review, adding that implementation was expected to begin next year.

He urged corps members to manage their finances responsibly, avoid extravagant spending and cultivate disciplined savings habits.

The director-general also commended Nigerian youths for their resilience and commitment to national service.

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