A Nigerian man has shared his perseverance-filled journey of eventually completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme after facing a major interruption that stretched the process to nearly two years.
The man, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @maaxthewave, opened up about his experience while reflecting on finally passing out of the compulsory national service scheme.
According to him, he was first mobilised for NYSC on November 1, 2023, and successfully completed the orientation camp, which ended on November 21, 2023. Like many corps members, he was expected to proceed with his primary assignment and complete the mandatory one-year service.
However, his service year was abruptly cut short in February 2024 when he absconded from the programme in order to attend law school. While the decision allowed him to pursue his legal education, it also placed his NYSC status in jeopardy.
After completing law school, he returned in November 2024 and attempted to continue his NYSC service. Unfortunately, due to NYSC regulations regarding abscondment, he was informed that he would have to start the entire programme afresh, rather than resume from where he stopped.
Although he initiated the remobilisation process in November 2024, approval did not come immediately. His request was eventually approved in January 2025, officially allowing him to restart the programme.
Explaining his experience in detail, he said:
“I first started November 1st 2023. Did camp till November 21st 2023. Dropped out (absconded) February 2024 for law school. Came back from law school November 10th 2024. Tried to restart my NYSC (as I had to start afresh) that same November. They restarted me January 2025.”
His story has since sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians reacting to the strict nature of NYSC regulations, while others commended his determination to complete the programme despite the setbacks.
For many, his experience highlights both the rigidity of the NYSC system and the importance of persistence in navigating compulsory national processes.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
