The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has explained why it withheld the Certificate of National Service (CNS) of a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, whose videos recently went viral on social media.
In a statement on Friday, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Caroline Embu, said Rita was among 131 corps members in Lagos State who did not receive their certificates due to various infractions.
According to Embu, the affected corps members violated the NYSC bye-laws, and in Rita’s case, she failed to attend the mandatory April 2025 biometric clearance exercise, a breach that attracted a two-month extension of her service year in line with the scheme’s rules.
“The decision has nothing to do with her political views or any statements she made,” Embu stressed, dismissing allegations that the sanction was linked to Rita’s criticism of government policies.
She explained that such extensions are standard disciplinary measures for corps members who miss compulsory clearance activities, noting that similar actions have been taken against others in the past without public attention.
The NYSC urged the public to avoid politicizing the matter and assured that Rita would receive her certificate upon completion of the extended service period.
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CLARIFICATION ON NON-ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF NATIONAL SERVICE TO CORPS USHIE RITA UGUAMAYE, STATE CODE NUMBER LA/24B/8325, BY THE NYSC
The NYSC Management wishes to a clarify misleading information circulating on social media regarding Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325.
Contrary to false claims that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) due to critical remarks about the government, this assertion is entirely unfounded and false in its entirety.
Rita is among the 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS), were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, a decision that aligns with the NYSC Bye-Laws.
It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case.
The NYSC Management thus urges the public to approach this matter with understanding, as extending service for non-compliance is a longstanding tradition within the NYSC and should not be politicized.
The NYSC Scheme remains committed to discharging its mandate, inline with the dictates of the constitution.
Nigeria is Ours; Nigeria We Serve.
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