A young Nigerian graduate broke down in tears after her NYSC placement system, popularly called the “NYSC plug,” failed her, resulting in her deployment to Borno State.
The experience left her visibly distraught, reflecting the anxiety and fear many corps members feel when assigned to states with heightened security risks.
Borno, a region currently facing significant security challenges, is widely considered unsafe for service members. The emotional toll of being posted there was immediately apparent in her reaction.
Coping with unexpected deployment
The lady’s emotional reaction highlights the often-overlooked mental strain that comes with compulsory service placement.
NYSC corps members across the country frequently navigate a mix of excitement and apprehension over postings.
The “NYSC plug” system is intended to streamline deployment and help graduates secure preferred states for their national service.
However, the system is notorious for glitches and failures, sometimes assigning corps members to states they did not select.
Social media reactions
The young lady’s distress quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions from Nigerians online.
Some criticized the NYSC plug system, while others debated personal responsibility versus national duty. Reactions included:
@piondy001: “Wahala, see as the state name don spoil. Omo, if na me, life first o. Nigeria no go care you. Imagine say you dey serve for the school wey bandits kpai VP. You no go ever go work again.”
@Deefordapo: “If u wan confirm if social media don spo!l ur life, ask urself if u fit video urself dey cry to post online. If d answer na yes ur life don spo!l.”
@Fillipo_Sago: “Once people set camera on their faces and start crying… Can we call that crocodile tears?”
@Rimwayne: “Me there was never a time that this f00lish nysc plug turn up o, they have never and you’ll pay huge money o but if you ask for Abuja na Taraba them go carry you go.”
Stories like this have resonate widely, especially among prospective corps members and their families.
Watch the video below…
Lady breaks down in t£ars after her NYSC plug failed and she was deployed to Borno State 👀 pic.twitter.com/a4MBaFxqLs
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) November 18, 2025