An ex-corps member, Adetiba Blessing, has shared her candid experience of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, capturing the highs and lows of her journey.
Blessing narrated her story on a popular NYSC platform, recounting how she braved the challenges of camp with very limited resources.
She disclosed that she entered camp with just ₦10,500, having already spent on basic supplies and transport from her home state.
Despite the constraints, she actively participated in almost all camp activities, from social and sports engagements to entrepreneurial and kitchen tasks.
Blessing said she made meaningful connections with fellow corps members from diverse backgrounds, describing them as “the best people.”
However, she confessed that after the orientation camp, she faced severe difficulties, saying “after camp I saw shege, shege saw me, I was literally sheged.”
She attributed her perseverance and survival to the “grace of God,” which she said kept her strong throughout her service year.
Following her Passing-Out Parade (POP) in March 2025, Blessing decided to stay back in the state where she served, defying family pressure to return home.
In a bold move, she ventured into the curtain and bedspread business, securing a place to manage and design products, even though she had no prior experience.
Locals soon recognized her as a corps member, with one jokingly remarking, “a graduate sewing curtains,” a comment that sparked laughter.
Blessing expressed gratitude for discovering the business opportunity, although she wished she had found it earlier during her service year.
Her story concluded with a message of hope for others facing challenges, urging them to stay positive and embrace God’s blessings by remaining diligent and proactive.
She wrote, “PCMs,Ex Corp members (old takers),Gentlemen, Corp Members(new takers)..I Salute your courage because NYSC is not for the weak.
“I’ll like to share my NYSC story with you.
Going to camp I had almost nothing,my parents are the best that I know of,even in rainy days,they make sure their wards never lacks anything,but as the first child and daughter,I feel like I should be able to handle some things by myself..
“I entered camp with only 10500 Naira after getting few stuff for camp and spending on Transport from my state of origin… Thankfully I was posted within my Geopolitical zone.
“Getting to camp, I participated in almost all activities,social,sports, entrepreneural activities down to kitchen activities. I met different people and races(the best people).
“I’m thankful I engaged myself in camp because after camp I saw shege,shege saw me,I was literally sheged… But guess what the grace of God kept me going.
“Fast forward to March 2025. POP.
My parents and everyone wanted me to come home but guess what,I decided to stay back at the state I served with no friends,taking risks,not idle though…
Still enjoying the grace of God,I supernaturally got a place to manage where I sell and design curtains and bedspreads.
“On getting to the place, within a short period everyone already knew I was a corper,like how?.
“One jokingly said, “a graduate sewing curtains”,we all laughed about it but I honestly wished i had discovered the curtain and bedspread business before I finished NYSC. I’m not where I want to be yet but the most important thing is I’m moving,not stagnant.
“If you can resonate or relate with my story,don’t worry you’re not alone…is family bothering you or you always feel low of yourself?? Pls keep your mind at peace. God says, He’ll bless the works of our hands,so you must have something doing for God to bless.. Don’t be idle and your story is changing… Love you,stay safe.”