The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted allegations by corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, that her Certificate of National Service was withheld in retaliation for her criticism of the government.
In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC described the viral claims as “entirely unfounded,” stressing that Rita’s situation had no political undertone and was unrelated to her personal opinions.
According to the statement, Rita is among 131 corps members whose certificates were withheld for “valid disciplinary reasons,” specifically her failure to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance — a violation of the NYSC Bye-Laws. The Service said her two-month extension was standard procedure for any corps member who breaches clearance rules, regardless of status or popularity.
“Biometrics clearance is a critical requirement, and missing it without an acceptable reason automatically triggers disciplinary action,” the NYSC explained, adding that the measure was meant to give her an opportunity to complete the missed obligation.
The agency emphasized that similar extensions have been applied to other corps members in past years, warning against politicizing what it called “a longstanding tradition within the scheme.” It urged Nigerians to focus on the importance of compliance, noting that the integrity of the programme depends on strict adherence to its bye-laws.
The NYSC reaffirmed its apolitical stance and commitment to fairness, national unity, and discipline, ending its statement with the scheme’s motto: *“Nigeria is Ours; Nigeria We Serve.”*
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**NYSC Denies Withholding Corps Member’s Certificate Over Government Criticism**
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted allegations by corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, that her Certificate of National Service was withheld in retaliation for her criticism of the government.
In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC described the viral claims as “entirely unfounded,” stressing that Rita’s situation had no political undertone and was unrelated to her personal opinions.
According to the statement, Rita is among 131 corps members whose certificates were withheld for “valid disciplinary reasons,” specifically her failure to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance — a violation of the NYSC Bye-Laws. The Service said her two-month extension was standard procedure for any corps member who breaches clearance rules, regardless of status or popularity.
“Biometrics clearance is a critical requirement, and missing it without an acceptable reason automatically triggers disciplinary action,” the NYSC explained, adding that the measure was meant to give her an opportunity to complete the missed obligation.
The agency emphasized that similar extensions have been applied to other corps members in past years, warning against politicizing what it called “a longstanding tradition within the scheme.” It urged Nigerians to focus on the importance of compliance, noting that the integrity of the programme depends on strict adherence to its bye-laws.
The NYSC reaffirmed its apolitical stance and commitment to fairness, national unity, and discipline, ending its statement with the scheme’s motto: *“Nigeria is Ours; Nigeria We Serve.”*
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