The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been trending on social media for hours after a serving Corp member in Lagos State cried out over a threat she received from the scheme board following her online post about the rising costs of commodities in the country.
OSG recalls reporting that the Corps member, in tears, expressed how frustrated she was over the high cost of goods in the market, calling President Bola Tinubu’s government a “terrible” one over the hike in commodity prices.
Barely 24 hours after she shared the video, she posted another video in which she was receiving calls from an individual alleged to be an NYSC official, who asked her to bring down the initial clip she shared online.
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The Corps member added that she has been receiving calls from various NYSC officials, to desist from insulting the government and take down the video, which has since gone viral.
Mr Macaroni defends Corper criticising Pres. Tinubu
The skit maker and activist has joined many Nigerians on social media in reacting to the unfolding drama.
Mr Macaroni in a tweet via his official X handle sent a message to the NYSC board, stating that they cannot threaten any Corps member for sharing their opinion about the president’s performance.
“To the DG, Coordinators and every official of the NYSC!!! You cannot threaten, intimidate or victimize any corper for expressing their view on the performance of the president. They are citizens with rights! The president is in office to serve the people and every Nigerian,” he wrote.
Reactions trail Mr Macaroni’s tweet
OSG compiled some of the reactions as netizens shared diverse opinions, read them below:
@icecyclone:
“NYSC does not have to react. This girl probably made the video for clicks and likes not for political objectives. Why give much attention to little things like this? Now, the leader has become a symbol and rallying point for the opposition because of your action.”
@DefiPrince88:
“Who NYSC Cert help before?”
@seunlopez_:
“We can’t even complain without being labelLed disrespectful! How can I be respectful when I am literally fighting for my life every day? What a shameful place to be!”
@MagnificentKin6:
“No corp member is smiling in this country.”
@Donjaytrix001:
“I want to see what they will do to the girl lol Let’s see how foolish they can be.”
@elvisodese51:
“The crazy thing is the blatant lies about their Alawi, they have deliberately refused to implement the purported 70k minimum wage, making young Nigerian Corps members go through untold hardships while serving their country. Shame !!!!”
@Dagama_L:
“Are there any circumstances or situations where breaking a code of conduct is justified? Let us think about this!”
@davymartinCEO:
“I was expecting videos of youth Corpers or non-youth Corpers to voice out their anger on this incompetent govt. But let’s continue with the “e no concern me” attitude. When those Corpers pass out, they will come and queue up on the unemployment line.”
@donjaytrix001:
“I want to see what they will do to the girl lol Let’s see how foolish they can be.”
@magnificientkin6:
“No corp member is smiling in this country.”
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