By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the payment of allowances to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state.
The approval was contained in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, on June 19, 2026.
The approval covers corps members from Batch A Stream I and II through to Batch C Stream I and II.
The state government stated that the move demonstrates its appreciation for the contributions young people are making in sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and other community development activities in Zamfara.
The statement further indicated that Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the state to finalise all necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth and proper implementation of the payments, in line with established procedures.
