NYSC Member Accuses Scheme of Withholding Discharge Certificate Over Criticism of Tinubu Government

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye—popularly known as “Raye” has accused the scheme of withholding her discharge certificate in what she claims is retaliation for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Ms Uguamaye came into the public spotlight earlier this year after a viral TikTok video in which she criticised the Tinubu government and described Lagos as a “smelling state.”

In a new video posted online, she alleged that her Local Government Inspector (LGI) refused to clear her for April, despite her being present on the scheduled date. She claimed she was repeatedly told to “go to the back” during the clearance exercise until her file was seized. According to her, the LGI then declined to attend to her and eventually ordered her to leave.

Ms Uguamaye said she was later informed she would not receive her discharge certificate because she allegedly missed the April clearance, an accusation she strongly denies.

“I genuinely wish I wasn’t a Lagos State corps member because it’s a waste of my time,” she wrote on social media, adding that she has chosen to put the matter behind her.

The NYSC has not yet responded to the allegations. Efforts to reach the scheme’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Edwin Megwa, were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to his mobile phone went unanswered.