FG to Attach 300 NYSC Corps Members to CNG Workshops, Pay ₦100,000 Monthly Training Allowance

The Federal Government is set to attach 300 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion workshops as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and improve their employment opportunities.

Under the initiative, selected corps members will receive hands-on training in CNG-related technical skills while also benefiting from a monthly training allowance of ₦100,000.

The programme is expected to provide participants with practical knowledge of CNG vehicle conversion, maintenance and other technical aspects of the growing alternative-fuel industry.

The Federal Government has increasingly promoted CNG as part of its efforts to reduce transportation costs, expand access to cleaner energy and create new economic opportunities for Nigerians.

By exposing NYSC members to the emerging CNG sector, the initiative is also expected to help young graduates acquire skills that could translate into employment, entrepreneurship and long-term career opportunities after their service year.

The selection of 300 corps members is expected to serve as an initial step towards strengthening youth participation in Nigeria’s expanding CNG ecosystem.

The ₦100,000 monthly training allowance is also expected to support participants during the period of their practical training.

The initiative highlights the Federal Government’s broader focus on skills development and youth empowerment, particularly in sectors considered critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation.

With the increasing adoption of CNG vehicles across the country, trained young Nigerians could potentially play a major role in meeting the demand for skilled technicians and professionals in the sector.