Nigeria, July 5 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced a 300 per cent increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state.

Mr Eno announced the increase in the Government House, Uyo, on Friday, the second day of the State Delivery Meeting, which reviews the status of the administration's numerous projects.

Corps members serving in the state are to receive a monthly allowance of N20,000 from the state government, in addition to the one from the federal government. Before now, the Akwa Ibom government used to pay N5,000 to the corps members.

"Over 10,000 corps members are posted to Akwa Ibom annually. We must continue to encourage and support them," Mr Eno is quoted as sayi...