How Much is NYSC Allowance for Doctors, Nurses and Others In Medical Lines

Medical Corps members are individuals who have studied medical-related courses and are serving in health fields such as hospitals and clinics during their participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. It’s important to note that their allowance is different from that of other corps members.

The current NYSC allowance for all corps members, including medical professionals, is N33,000 per month. This amount is the same across all states and applies to every corper.

However, it’s worth mentioning that Corps members’ Place of Primary Assignments (PPA) and the state they are deployed to may provide additional stipends, but the amount varies. It is important to note that these additional stipends are not provided by the federal government and are independent of the N33,000 monthly allowance.

For more information on NYSC allowances specific to each state in Nigeria, you may want to refer to the relevant sources.

It is true that some states and Place of Primary Assignments (PPA) may provide additional allowances to medical Corps members, including doctors and other health professionals, in recognition of their specialized skills and the nature of their work. These allowances are separate from the regular NYSC allowance.

The rationale behind these additional allowances is that medical Corps members often have demanding responsibilities and may be exposed to higher risks, including the possibility of contracting dangerous diseases. Therefore, certain states and PPAs choose to provide extra compensation as a way to acknowledge their dedication and the challenges they face in their service.

It is important to note that these additional allowances are not uniform across all states and PPAs, as it depends on the policies and decisions of each individual state or institution.

NYSC allowance for medical doctors who are serving as corps members

Below is how much medical corps members are being paid;

1. Akwa Ibom state (State N31,000, Teaching Hospital N75,000)
2. Bayelsa state (¥State N75,000, Federal Medica Centre N89,000)
3. Delta state (¥States N82,000 Federal Medica Centre 70,000)
4. Borno state (States N100,000 neuro psych N120,000, Teaching Hospital N170,000)
5. Kwara state (State N44,000, Teaching Hospital N60,000)
6. Ebonyi state (State N15,000 for doctors and N5,000 for pharmacist)
7. Anambra State (State N45,000, Teaching Hospital N35,000)
8. Oyo state (State N69,000)
9. Kwara State (States N44,000 Teaching Hospital N60,000)
10. Ondo State (From N90,000 to 100,000*)
11. Kano (N66,000)
12. Gombe (State N65,000*, Federal university clinic N103,000)
13. Ekiti (State N65,000)
14. Benue (between N50 and N72,000)
15. Imo State (IMO state poly N50,000. Nekede poly N60,000. State facilities N40,000)
16. Lagos State (between N25,000 and N75,000)
17. Kogi (From N41,000 to N70,000)
18. Ogun (between N54,000 and N77,000)
19. Jigawa (State N26,800, Dutse GH N40,00, TH N45,000, government clinic N28,000, college of education N85,000, Gumel GH N30,000)
20. Kaduna (State from N78,000 and N83,000)
21. Sokoto (State N50,000 Barrack N72,000).

Please note that the amounts indicated with an asterisk (*) may not be regularly paid to corps members, and the symbol (¥) indicates that the payment may not be monthly but at the end of the service year.

It’s important to keep in mind that these figures are subject to change, and it’s recommended to verify with the appropriate authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information.