Peace Corps Members Kick Against Alleged Extortion By Organisation
One of the affected unemployed members of the organisation said over 180,000 members would have to cough up the amount.
The Peace Corps of Nigeria is asking its members to pay N5,000 each to participate in a nationwide verification and data capturing programme, SaharaReporters has gathered.
One of the affected unemployed members of the organisation, on Wednesday, told SaharaReporters that over 180,000 members would have to cough up the amount.
“This is extortion; many affected persons cannot afford it,” the member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.
Another affected person said the majority of them were not happy with the move and “we will do everything we can to stop it”.