8. Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom is the highest oil producing state in Nigeria. There are top oil companies like Mobile in the state. It is also a beautiful state with sociable people.

This state should be a destination for enterprising corpers and those who will look for jobs after NYSC. Aside that the state pays well, it is also a very calm, beautiful place to reside with her recent urban development and tourist sites.

The cost of living in the state is average. There is good security in the state and businesses thrive here. Serving in Akwa Ibom is a decision worth making.

State Salary/Allawee: Akwa Ibom pays corpers 5,000 naira monthly. Private businesses in the state pays as high as 35,000 naira and an average of 15,000 naira.

9. Enugu
Enugu is “the coal city state.” It was one of the first regional capitals even before Nigeria’s independence. It is a peaceful and prosperous state.

The cost of living in the state is average, although it is high in Enugu, the state’s capital. The state is secure. There are a handful of industries scattered here and there, but the major source of income for most indigenes is government revenue.

This state is one of the top destination for intending corpers who want a very secured environment good for any kind of business. The state is favorable to businesses. There also jobs in the state.

State Salary/Allawee: Enugu State government pays corpers 4,000 naira monthly for those in rural areas, and 1,000 naira for those in urban areas. Private businesses in the state can pay as high as 30,000 naira and average of 15,000 naira.

10. Nasarrawa
Nasarrawa is very close to Abuja. Just like Ogun State has good investments due to its nearness to Lagos, so does Nasarrawa for its nearness to Abuja. This state has low cost of living, and it is secure. It is a good choice of the best states to choose for NYSC and make money or get a job.

A large part of this state is Christian, so it won’t be difficult for a Southerner as it is not really a core Islamic state. In some of their towns like Akwanga, majority of the indigenes are Christians. Aside their compatible religion for Nigerians from the south, the state is good for business and jobs. Businesses thrive in this state, especially Agricultural businesses. Their land and weather is good for any form of Agricultural business.

State Salary/Allawee: The state government pays 3,000 monthly to corpers. Private businesses in the state can corpers as high as 30,000 naira and an average of 10,000 naira.

Source: https://evure.com.ng/2020/11/24/best-st ... -for-nysc/

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