Sowore, Others protest at NYSC Headquarters over withheld Certificate

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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest to the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps, in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly.

The protest following allegations of political victimization and abuse of office by NYSC officials, triggering outrage among human rights advocates and legal practitioners.

Sowore, while speaking to the crowd, insisted that the corps member had fulfilled her national service and deserved her discharge certificate without delay.

During the protest, lawyers from Inibehe Effiong Chambers submitted a formal protest letter to the NYSC Director-General, detailing the alleged victimization of Ms. Ugumaye, who served with State Code Number LA/24B/8325.

The letter, dated August 11, 2025, accused a local government inspector, Ms Veronica Abela, of deliberately refusing to process Ms Ugumaye’s biometric clearance in April 2025, allegedly in retaliation for her criticism of the Tinubu-led administration’s policies.

According to the lawyers, Ms Ugumaye’s file was seized without cause, adding that she was denied a fair hearing before her service year was extended.

The petition also highlighted alleged threats made by the Lagos State Coordinator of the NYSC, who reportedly warned Ms Ugumaye that she would face an extension of her service year after she criticized government policies.

Inibehe Effiong, Principal Counsel at Inibehe Effiong Chambers, warned that failure to address the matter would lead to further action.

The NYSC Director-General was, however, unavailable to receive the protesters, as he was reportedly away on an assignment.

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