Corps Member Gifts ₦77,000 NYSC Allowance to Father as ‘First Fruit’!

Corps Member Gifts ₦77,000 NYSC Allowance to Father as ‘First Fruit’!

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa

A heartwarming video circulating online shows a Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member presenting her entire ₦77,000 monthly allowance to her father as a symbolic “first fruit” offering, a gesture rooted in gratitude and cultural tradition.
The clip, widely shared on platforms such as TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), shows the young woman, dressed in her NYSC uniform, handing over the full sum of her first stipend to her father, who receives it with pride and emotion.
Cultural commentators note that honoring parents with one’s first income or “first fruit” is a deeply respected tradition in many Nigerian households, reflecting appreciation and family unity, especially given the economic challenges young people face.
The ₦77,000 monthly NYSC allowance reflects a recent government-approved increase to help corps members meet living costs during their service year.
Social media users have praised the young woman’s act as inspiring, highlighting intergenerational support and financial responsibility among youth.

Citation:
1.https://www.nairaland.com/8616304/nysc-corper-gifts-first-77000

2.https://www.nairaland.com/8616281/lady-gave-father-first-nysc

3.https://thewillnews.com/fg-increases-corps-members-allowance-to-n77000

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

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