A serving corps member in Lagos State has alleged threats from officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) following her critical remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on social media.
In a TikTok video sighted by Starnews NG on X (formerly Twitter), the corps member, visibly distressed, lamented the escalating cost of living, blaming the government for failing to address the persistent surge in commodity prices.
“If Nigerians start speaking up about what we are going through, maybe things will change. I don’t know if any other president has been as terrible as this, but this administration is truly disappointing,” she remarked.
She decried the inadequacy of her NYSC stipend, stating that transportation costs alone had surpassed her allowance.
“I just returned from a supermarket, and prices have increased again. Every week, things become more expensive. What is the government doing about this? A crate of eggs now costs N6,500—I remember when it was just N800. It’s overwhelming because this is my first time living independently.”
Beyond food prices, she also raised concerns about exorbitant utility bills, expensive transportation, and poor sanitation in Lagos.
“My security and electricity bills have doubled. Every penny I earn goes into paying bills. Even taking an Uber with a friend costs N25,000. Lagos has a terrible stench—what is the government doing about it? NYSC has not benefited me. The transport fares alone cost more than the allowance we receive. It’s time to hold the government accountable. Tinubu, what are you doing to fix our economy?”
Starnews NG gathered that barely a day after posting the video, the corps member released another clip, alleging that an NYSC official had called her, demanding she take down the post.
In the recording, the official could be heard asking, “Are you normal?” before insisting that she delete the video.
She further claimed she had been receiving multiple calls from NYSC officials warning her against making critical comments about the government.
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions online, with Nigerians divided over the corps member’s outburst.
A user, Ogah Mark, dismissed her claims, saying, “This girl should be investigated. She is using our present economic predicament to create content and manipulate Nigerians emotionally. A president that is delivering on the dividends of democracy can’t be labelled a terrible leader.”
Another user, Adeleke, described her as an attention-seeker, stating, “Why are people falling for this cheap gbajue? All she wanted is to trend and probably get some gratification. Mugu too plenty for Nigeria.”
Similarly, Ne-Yo wrote, “Does Lagos also smell part of hardship? We are calling NYSC Lagos to redeploy her back to her state. All of them want to serve in Lagos, but they have forgotten that Lagos is not for lazy-minded people.”
However, some sympathised with the corps member, calling for action against the alleged threats.
Response Savage commented, “I can’t imagine the trauma this girl is facing because of the threats and how her parents must be feeling. This matter should not end here. That NYSC official who threatened her should resign or be sacked.”
As controversy trails the corps member’s claims, the NYSC is yet to officially respond to the allegations.
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