“This shouldn’t be the case in 2026“- Makinde Reacts To Unpaid Allowance Of Oyo NYSC Members

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has shifted responsibility for the delayed payment of October allowances to the Federal Government and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), following complaints by corps members serving in the state.

The affected corps members had expressed frustration over the delay, alleging that their colleagues in other states had received their October allowances while they remained unpaid.

The development has reportedly caused financial difficulties for some corps members, who depend on the monthly allowance to meet their basic needs and other personal commitments.

One of the affected corps members, identified as Victor, told Peoples Gazette that the delay had left them in a difficult situation.

“We are yet to be paid our October allowance, and every other state has been paid,” he said.

Responding to the complaints, Makinde said he understood why the corps members had directed their concerns to his administration, particularly because of their perception of his government as responsive to public complaints.

However, the governor maintained that the payment of NYSC allowances was the responsibility of the Federal Government and the scheme, explaining that the state government had limited authority to intervene in the matter.

Makinde also raised concerns over the absence of an effective feedback mechanism through which corps members could obtain reliable information whenever payment delays occurred.

“This shouldn’t be the case in 2026,” he said.

Meanwhile, the NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, speaking on behalf of the Director-General, Brigadier General OO Nafiu, attributed the delay to a technical glitch in the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), the platform responsible for processing the payments.

The coordinator assured affected corps members that the relevant authorities were working to resolve the technical problem.

He also expressed optimism that the outstanding October allowances would be paid before the end of this week.

The development has renewed concerns over the welfare of corps members, particularly those who rely on their monthly allowances to cater for transportation, feeding and other essential expenses during their national service year.