Why NYSC Withheld Certificate from Viral Corps Member Ushie Rita, Reveals Authority

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied allegations that it withheld the Certificate of National Service (CNS) of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (state code LA/24B/8325) due to supposed negative remarks about the government.
In a statement posted on its official page, the NYSC denounced the charge as “entirely unfounded and false in its entirety,” claiming that the decision was made for genuine disciplinary reasons in accordance with its bye-laws.
According to the NYSC, Ms Ushie is one of 131 corps members whose certificates have been delayed due to various offenses. Her service year was extended by two months since she failed to attend the April 2025 biometric clearing exercise.

The statement states, “The NYSC Management desires to clarify misleading information circulating on social media on Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325. Contrary to misleading assertions that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) because she made critical remarks about the government, this claim is completely unsubstantiated and incorrect.

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“Rita is one of 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS) were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons.” Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, which is consistent with the NYSC Bye-Laws.

“It is crucial to stress that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her situation, and the concept of equal treatment was only used in this instance.

“The NYSC Management thus encourages the public to handle this issue with understanding, since prolonging service for noncompliance is a traditional practice within the NYSC that should not be politicized.

“The NYSC Scheme remains committed to discharging its mandate, in line with the dictates of the constitution.”