The internet is on fire after a controversial photo surfaced online showing a male National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member kneeling before his Local Government Inspector (LGI), who happens to be a woman. The viral image has triggered widespread outrage, with many Nigerians condemning what they describe as intimidation and oppression under the guise of discipline. shocked
This comes amidst the recent saga of a Lagos-based female corps member who publicly called out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, labeling his administration as “terrible” due to the rising inflation and cost of living affecting her daily life. Following her post, she claimed that the NYSC board threatened her, citing that she violated the scheme’s by-laws and ordered her to take down the post. The alleged intimidation has since sparked massive public reactions, with many Nigerians—including top politicians—defending her right to free speech.
Now, the emergence of the kneeling corper’s photo has further fueled the debate, with critics arguing that NYSC is being used as a tool of oppression rather than national service. Social media users have expressed their anger, saying:
🔹 “This is what they want—to intimidate you and silence you in the name of NYSC by-laws.” shocked
🔹 “How can a graduate be forced to kneel like a child? This is bullying!”
🔹 “NYSC has outlived its usefulness. It should be scrapped or reformed immediately.”
