What began as a public grievance about bureaucratic inefficiency has escalated into a stark warning about institutional overreach, reports ITREALMS.
According to multiple reports and social media accounts, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has allegedly denied a discharge certificate to a corps member known as "iamraye" as a direct consequence of her speaking out online over Lagos smelling public outcry.
This development, if confirmed, marks a dangerous shift from process failure to an explicit act of digital retaliation.
Iam Raye's initial posts, which went viral, detailed a frustrating bureaucratic maze she navigated for her certificate, culminating in her file being seized by an official.
While that story resonated with thousands of other young Nigerians, the new, more alarming narrative suggests that the NYSC's subsequent refusal to issue her certificate is not due to a missed clearance date, but is a direct punitive measure for her online activism.
Industry observers noted that this incident is a critical test for Nigeria's journey toward a digital-first economy.
In the absence of a clear, modern framework for digital engagement, a government institution has allegedly weaponized its authority to silence public criticism.
It raises fundamental questions about whether public service will embrace digital transparency or use the lack of it as a tool for control.
The action created a chilling effect, discouraging other corps members from leveraging social media to highlight injustices for fear of jeopardizing their national service and future employment prospects.
No comments:
Post a Comment