Odumodublvck sparks nationwide debate with strong message to NYSC

Odumodublvck Sparks Nationwide Debate, Calls for NYSC to End Out-of-State Postings

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has stirred intense national discussion after publicly calling on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to suspend the deployment of corps members to states other than where they currently reside.

The rapper made the plea on Thursday, November 20, 2025, through a strongly worded message addressed to the scheme’s official X (Twitter) account.

Odumodublvck argued that the NYSC posting system originally created in 1973 to promote national unity has become increasingly unsafe due to Nigeria’s rising levels of insecurity. His statement reflects the growing concerns of parents, guardians, and young graduates who fear the risks associated with long-distance travel and deployment to volatile regions.

In his post, he wrote:

“@officialnyscng PLEASE ITS HIGH TIME WE SUSPEND THE POSTING OF OUR YOUTHS TO DIFFERENT STATES OTHER THAN WHERE THEY ARE BASED… WITH THE STATE OF OUR COUNTRY ITS NOT SUSTAINABLE. PLEASE PITY THE PARENTS. KIDS ARE DYING. MOVE WITH THE TIMES.”

His comments come shortly after a tragic road accident claimed the lives of several prospective corps members traveling to their orientation camp in Gombe. The incident reignited nationwide calls for a comprehensive review of the NYSC’s operations. It also amplified broader concerns about kidnappings, road attacks, and violent incidents affecting travelers and students across multiple states.

For decades, the NYSC has mandated that graduates under 30 serve outside their home states to encourage cross-cultural exchange and national integration. However, the escalating security challenges have prompted many Nigerians to question whether the scheme, in its current form, still prioritizes the safety and well-being of its participants.

Odumodublvck’s post has since gone viral, drawing widespread support from citizens and policymakers alike. His message has intensified pressure on the NYSC and the Federal Government to re-evaluate the structure of the program and adapt it to the realities of modern-day Nigeria.

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