“This is oppression” – Viral photo of NYSC corper kneeling before official sparks public outrage

Posted by admin NYSC (National Youth Service Corp), Headlines, National Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

By Akinwande Idowu

A viral photo of a male National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member kneeling before his Local Government Inspector (LGI) has sparked outrage online with many Nigerians condemning the act as intimidation and abuse of power.

The controversial photo, shared by a Facebook user, Waltino, on Sunday, March 16, has stirred heated debates about the treatment of corps members.

In his caption, he hinted at the struggles corps members face, he wrote, “This is what we are passing through but if we talk now.”

“This is oppression!” – Viral photo of NYSC corper kneeling before official sparks public outrage

Social media users have reacted strongly to the image, questioning why a graduate should be subjected to such treatment.

Some have called it an outright display of bullying, while others argue that the NYSC has lost its purpose and needs urgent reform.

The backlash comes on the heels of another NYSC-related controversy involving a female corps member in Lagos who criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over rising inflation and economic hardship.

She alleged that the NYSC board threatened her after her comments went viral.

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Skooltynz reacted: “And the guy no talk, I wish all men can be like me I no send anybody papa I am a natural rebel,if you check am well he is from that fear fear region I no mention name.”

NDSMELODY said: “I think it is wrong considering the fact that he is in NYSC uniform which is a government uniform just like a military uniform. Secondly, the fact that the guy is a graduate, there should be another way he would been punished for his wrong. “

Sharespyyxxaro reacted: “That woman fit de punish her husband steady for house.”

Xscape1993 said: “That guy is a useless guy. That woman cannot try that nonsense with me. Heaven knows this!!!:”

cathodekazim said: “Those LGIs back then dey feel like Idi Amin. Once you’re late for CDs meeting like this, you see threats like extension, expulsion etc, but what have we gained from nysc self.”

Kimo21 commented: “The boy is very stupid for kneeling down.”