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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that the scheme operates a so-called “ransom clause” and exposes corps members to banditry, urging the public to disregard the claims.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the scheme’s Director of Information, Caroline Embu, described the report as misleading and alarmist, stressing that no such provision exists in its Act, bye-laws or official records.
“The Management and Staff of the National Youth Service Corps have noted with serious concern the circulation of a misleading and alarmist write-up,” the statement read. “For the avoidance of doubt, the NYSC categorically states that there is no provision whatsoever for any ‘ransom clause.’ This claim is entirely fictitious.”
The scheme also addressed the case of Musa Abba, which had been linked to the controversy, clarifying that he is not a serving corps member. “We deeply empathise with Mr Musa Usman Abba and his family… however, it is important to clarify that he completed his national service in 2023,” it stated.
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Amid growing concerns over safety, the NYSC maintained that it continues to work closely with security agencies nationwide. Corps members posted to high-risk areas, it said, are provided with adequate protection, including military escorts, particularly in parts of the North-West and North-East.
Furthermore, the scheme noted that orientation camps in states such as Kebbi, Kaduna, Borno and Plateau have been relocated to safer areas, while corps members are covered by life insurance through Capital Express Assurance Limited, alongside enrolment in the national health scheme.
LPWhile acknowledging public anxiety, the NYSC cautioned against the spread of misinformation, warning that false reports could erode trust in public institutions. It reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the welfare and security of corps members across the country.
