David ‘Davido’ Adeleke says the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has cancelled his one-year orientation exercise.
The ‘Fall’ singer made the claim in a comment on Instagram.
Reacting to a post made by Adesegun Adeosun, Nigerian music promoter better known as Smade who just finished his three-week NYSC orientation program, and got a letter of recommendation Davido wrote “Naso dem cancel my own”.
The 26-year-old singer, who graduated from Babcock University in 2015 after studying music, had registered for NYSC in 2018 Batch ‘B’ stream II corp members who were sworn in on August 30.
The NYSC programme is mandatory for all graduates to qualify for gainful employment in Nigeria.
Speaking on why he registered for the scheme, Davido said he was tying all loose ends.
“I am a youth and I am delighted to serve my fatherland,” he said at his swearing-in ceremony.
“NYSC is also a leadership development programme and since I will not remain a youth forever, I have to start preparing myself for the future.”
After promising to take part in all camp activities, the ‘FIA’ singer cancelled his US tour that was scheduled to hold in September for NYSC commitments.
“Due to scheduling conflicts and NYSC commitments in Nigeria, the remaining dates for the Davido Locked Up Tour has been cancelled. Refunds will be made available at point of purchase.”
There had been questions if the singer broke NYSC bye-laws by campaigning for his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, during the Osun governorship elections.
There has been no official statement from the scheme disputing or confirming the action.
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Pls Davido when I saw that Khaki on you I was so happy, wear it, abide by their rules and regulations for one year,OBO I don’t know you but pls abide,You are one of the Nigerians I cherished.
Pls Davido when I saw that Khaki on you I was so happy, wear it, abide by their rules and regulations for one year,OBO I don’t know you but pls abide,You are one of the Nigerians I cherished.
Does he have a place of primary assignment. If he hasn’t, the scheme is obliged to wield its statutory disciplinary stick. Chikena
Davido have tried for so many musicians in Nigeria but no footballer so am coming out for him to sign me as a youngest son of nigeria so my new name will be adeleke o smart but don’t forget obo is the world famous person we have eva seen gbe body eeeeh
It is illegal. They can only extend if there’s any ground for that. Cancelling means you are forcing the person to flout the Constitution. This is not a banana republic
Peter
Davido should immediately approach the law courts he feels dissatisfied with their (NYSC) action. If he had not broken any established rule, then it is absolutely wrong to cancel his primary calling to serve his fatherland.
David I think you should head to the court, as a citizen you have the right to serve your country Nigeria, go to court
Any need of going to court.u have already disobey their order. NYSC has serious rule and regulation. My brother prepare for next mobilization if the certificate is necessary to u, but remember don’t display any NYSC fake certificate in the future. Nigerian’s are there watching u,