The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that a corps member named Ushie Rita Uguamaye, was denied her Certificate of National Service (CNS) over alleged critical comments about the government, reports thegazellenews.com.
It added that the withdrawal of her certificate was not politically motivated as being spread around.
The scheme, which made the denial through a statement posted on its official X handle, described the claims as “entirely unfounded and false”.
NYSC management added in the statement that the decision to withhold her certificate was for “valid disciplinary reasons” and not politically motivated.
According to NYSC, Ms. Ushie , with state code number LA/24B/8325, is among 131 corps members whose certificates were withheld for various infractions. In her case, the management said her service year was extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometric clearance exercise , a sanction it said was in line with the NYSC bye-laws.
“This extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case. The principle of equal treatment was applied as it is in all similar situations,” the statement read.
NYSC urged members of the public to view the matter objectively and avoid politicising it, noting that extensions for non-compliance have been a longstanding tradition in the scheme’s operations.
“The NYSC remains committed to discharging its mandate in line with the dictates of the constitution,” the statement added.
The scheme, however, reaffirmed its pledge to uphold fairness and discipline in the conduct of the national service, reiterating its slogan: Nigeria is ours; Nigeria we serve.
