JUST IN: NYSC Reveals Reason Why Raye Didn’t Get Her Completion Certificate
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has revealed the reasons for not issuing Ushie Rita Uguamaye — popularly known as “Raye” a completion certificate.
This is coming after the body has been accused of withholding her certificate because she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu some months ago.
However, NYSC revealed that the reason she wasn’t issued a certificate is because she missed her clearance in April and therefore, can’t be issued any certificate till after two months, according to the law.
Read statement below:
The NYSC Management wishes to a clarify misleading information circulating on social media regarding Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325.
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.
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 Management thus urges the public to approach this matter with understanding, as extending service for non-compliance is a longstanding tradition within the NYSC and should not be politicized. The NYSC Scheme remains committed to discharging its mandate, inline with the dictates of the constitution.