The Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has approved the sum of 50 Thousand naira as medical allowance for National Youth Service Corps members posted to schools following the surge in school enrollment after the declaration of free basic and secondary education by the state government. Similarly, he also approved N25,000 allowance for accommodation for three terms. N10,000 would also be given to them as support from the state Government.

Vanguard reports that exceptional Youth Corps members who distinguished themselves while serving in schools will be offered automatic employment opportunities. The State Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation Zainab Usman Jalingo made this known in a statement on Sunday as she announced the new measures. ” A one part payment of N50,000 as medical allowance, an accommodation allowance of N25000 per term totalling N75,000 for three terms”.

She also said that ”Uniforms, shoes, socks and books will be made available by January to support Students in their pursuit of education. commencing this term, an ICT based registration system will be introduced. This will apply to Teachers, and both new and returning students. Ensuring that they are registered will guarantee the provision of essential school materials upon their arrival. Schools that have reached their maximum capacity in terms of facilities will implement a shifting system temporarily while additional buildings are provided to meet the increasing demand.

‘In the coming year, the state Government will cover the examinantion fees for all SS3 students, enabling them to write both WAEC and NECO examinations. Exceptional students will be eligible for sponsorships. Also adults learners seeking new enrollment should be directed to the various Mass Education Centers, ensuring accessibility to education for all”

The State Governor has tasked the state Ministry of Education and that of Youth and sports Development through their commissioners to ensure prompt implementation of the new measures approved by the state government.

SOURCE: VANGUARD