Key Points
- NYSC withdrew a corps member after a viral social post. The post sparked public outrage and official review.
- Daniel was summoned and questioned by the NYSC state committee. He was redeployed to Kaduna headquarters to finish service.
- A probe will check his former school for any misconduct. Other corps members who joined the thread face checks.
The NYSC has withdrawn a corps member from his school posting. Officials acted after a comment he posted online sparked wide anger.
The man, identified as Comr Oyaje Daniel, is serving in Igabi LGA. Screenshots of the remark circulated and fueled calls for action NYSC corper threatens female students.
NYSC response and probe
State NYSC officials summoned Daniel to the disciplinary committee for questioning. He attended with his CDS president and the college alumni president.
After checks the group withdrew him from his school posting. He was redeployed to the NYSC headquarters in Kaduna to finish service.
NYSC said a panel will visit his former PPA to probe possible misconduct. Any further wrongdoing found will be reported to the police.
Community reaction and wider checks
Campaigners and parents urged swift action and clearer NYSC rules. They warned that power gaps can make students vulnerable to abuse.
NYSC reiterated its zero tolerance for comments that harm community trust. Officials said the case should warn others about online conduct.
The NYSC also said it is watching other corps members who joined the thread. Disciplinary steps will follow where comments break scheme rules or laws.
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The NYSC said Daniel will finish his year under strict supervision at HQ. Officials urged responsible social media use and warned of swift consequences.
NYSC regulations forbid sexual relations between corps members and students. Violations can lead to removal and referral to the police.
Lawyers say social posts can be evidence in formal complaints. Victims should keep messages and report them to the police.
Campaign groups called for stronger training for corps members in schools. They said clear rules and reporting paths could reduce abuse risks.
Some parents said they felt anger and fear after seeing the posts. They asked schools and NYSC to protect girls and punish offenders.
The NYSC has faced several similar complaints in recent months. Observers say clear rules and swift action build trust in the scheme.
ValidUpdates contacted NYSC Kaduna for comment and awaits their reply. We will update this story when the NYSC or police respond
