The authorities of NYSC have reportedly expelled a corps member in Oyo state after he posted a tweet criticizing one of the scheme's hostels and calling for the abolition of the program.
The corper, using the Twitter handle @anthonystilldey, was stationed at the Iseyin camp in Oyo state. He recorded a video of the condition of one of the camp's hostels and shared it online. In his tweet, he compared his hostel, named Ajimobi hostel, to a Nigerian prison and advocated for the dismantling of the NYSC program.
He wrote, "Kirikiri >>> Ajimobi hostel. So I'll be here for three weeks. Scrap NYSC now!" His tweet quickly gained traction and caught the attention of NYSC officials.
Reports online indicate that as a consequence of his viral tweet, the corper was dismissed from the camp. A related post with more details was also shared on social media.
This incident highlights the potential impact of social media in shaping discussions around institutions and policies, as well as the consequences individuals may face for expressing their opinions online.
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