NYSC has extended the service year of Ms. Rita Ushie, Rita is the Corper that shot that viral video in march complaining about the rate of inflation in the Country, how citizens pretend like things are normal and also talked about how Lagos is smelling in her video. 

On her video she blamed Tinubu for all the hardship in the Country. In the same video, she labelled the Tinubu administration as “terrible” and questioned what the government was doing to address the worsening economic crisis.

Raye, which is her Instagram handle, service year has been extended by two months. She has just one month remained in her mandatory service. 

Raye intention was to point out the worsening rate of things in the country and the poor allowance of corps member and to draw the attention of the Government for a better solution.

The original video that triggered the controversy was posted on TikTok via her handle @talktoraye, where Raye spoke candidly about inflation, unaffordable food prices, and the general cost of living as a corps member in Lagos.

She expressed frustration, saying, “Why am I buying a crate of eggs for ₦6,500? I remember when it was ₦800. NEPA and security bills have doubled, transportation is outrageous, and even basic outings are unaffordable. Uber is ₦25,000!

The matter resurfaced on Wednesday, June 18, when Raye was summoned again, this time to the NYSC orientation camp in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos to appear before a disciplinary panel. According to Jonathan Ugbal, South-South Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, the process was riddled with delays and a lack of formal communication.

Upon her arrival last Wednesday, without any official letter, she was told to return later. She eventually met with the officials, apologised for any perceived harm, but was later informed that her service year would be extended by two months, Ugbal told CrossRiverWatch. "Her mother called me crying, saying Raye was in tears and emotionally distressed."

The NYSC has not officially commented on the matter, but critics say the punishment is a clear attempt to silence dissent.