Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, nominated by President Bola Tinubu for a ministerial position, is facing controversy regarding his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate.
According to the NYSC Act, Nigerian graduates under 30 must complete a one-year national service.
However, questions have arisen regarding Tunji-Ojo’s assertion that he completed his service while serving as a federal lawmaker. This article aims to simplify the NYSC controversy and discuss its potential impact on his confirmation as a minister.
Tunji-Ojo claims that he graduated in 2005 and undertook the NYSC from November 2019 to November 2020, immediately after becoming a federal lawmaker.
ALSO READ:Â DETENTION: Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal against UK government rejected
ALSO READ:Youth job opportunities rise as Tinubu hosts new World Bank president today
This has raised concerns due to the significant responsibilities associated with being a lawmaker, leading some to doubt the possibility of fulfilling NYSC obligations during that period.
The assertion that Tunji-Ojo served during his tenure as a lawmaker is viewed with skepticism, with some suggesting the possibility of a forged NYSC certificate.
Moreover, a group called Concerned Ondo Patriots from Ondo State has urged the Senate not to confirm Tunji-Ojo as a minister, citing suspicions of a fabricated NYSC certificate.
The Senate’s decision holds substantial significance and could influence Tunji-Ojo’s political future, as well as public perception of the government’s appointment process.