Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asked members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to contribute to credible elections and to the building of the nation, THISDAYLIVE reported on Friday. His charge comes as Nigeria looks ahead to its 2027 general elections.
The report did not include further details of Fubara's remarks or the setting in which he made them.
Fubara's call was one of several made to corps members by state governors in the same period, according to the reports summarized. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke urged NYSC members to serve Nigeria with patriotism and a sense of responsibility, Daily Post Nigeria reported. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde advised corps members to stay out of politics ahead of the 2027 election, according to Galaxy Television.
Other governors focused on the safety of serving members. The governor of Kebbi State assured corps members of maximum security, The Sun Nigeria reported, while Kwara State moved to strengthen security collaboration aimed at protecting NYSC members, according to FRCN HQ.
The NYSC is a mandatory one-year service programme for Nigerian graduates, and its members are often deployed across states, which places their welfare and security in the hands of host governments.
The differing messages from the governors — some urging political neutrality, others calling for patriotic service and election involvement — reflect the debate over the role corps members should play in the country's electoral process. What to watch next: whether the NYSC issues national guidance to its members on conduct during the 2027 election cycle.
