The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed rumours circulating on social media about the non-issuance of a Certificate of National Service (CNS) to corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, code number LA/24B/8325.
In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC described claims that Rita was denied her certificate due to critical remarks about the government as misleading and false.
“Contrary to false claims that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) due to critical remarks about the government, this assertion is entirely unfounded and false in its entirety,” the statement read.
“Rita is among the 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS), were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, a decision that aligns with the NYSC Bye-Laws.
“It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case.”
The NYSC confirmed that Rita is one of 131 corps members whose certificates were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons.
Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she failed to attend the mandatory biometrics clearance in April 2025, in accordance with NYSC Bye-Laws.
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The statement emphasised that this extension is a standard procedure applied uniformly and should not be politicised.
“It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case,” the statement added.
The NYSC urged the public to understand that extending service for non-compliance is a long-standing tradition within the scheme.
The NYSC reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its constitutional mandate, concluding: “Nigeria is Ours; Nigeria We Serve.”
