Still on the case of Abubakar Idris Usman

Sir,

When has it become a crime for someone to say the truth? The young man only shared his problem and that of his fellow corps members. For Christ’s sake, why is he being punished? This is wickedness in its highest order.

John  +2347037737577

Sir,

Abubakar Idris Usman is a young Nigerian with courage. I salute him for this. I don’t see any need for this scheme, when graduates are subjected to live in camps not even fit for animals. Government should do an independent investigation on this matter. I can assure you that Abubakar will be vindicated.

Omale Omale  +2348022220978

Sir,

I cherished your article on the travails of the corps member. Of course, he is not right to write such but the most important thing was that it was not malicious and I think they should forgive him now.

Com. Apalowo Thalis, Ogbagi Akoko, Ondo state.  +2347066403102

Sir,

Well done for your open letter addressed to the NYSC DG. It’s however my view that your son Abubakar lacks respect for the authorities and might have been emboldened to do what he did because of you, a father or “oga at the top” that’s ever  prepared to use his position to protect his child, even for ill. Given the fact that you write for The Nation which Abubakar patronised indeed gives you out as an accomplice in this matter. It was therefore wrong of you to have dissuaded him from retracting the article.

If Abubakar didn’t learn some decency and respect while in school please let him learn it now. After all the condition at the university he attended was not perfect and yet I am not sure he ever wrote about it. Rather than therefore positioning him for appointment at The Nation after his service year, I am sure there’s a more decent way of doing so than encouraging him to disrespect his bosses.

Daniel  +2347038533474  

Sir,

Yours of 8/5/2013 was very disturbing. Kindly do me a favour – if you will spare time to do it! – by letting me know how the issue of Abubakar Idris Usman will be treated by NYSC.

Abdullahi Dodo Maijama’a. 2348033143372

Sir,

Thank you very much for telling Nigerians the plight of corper Abubakar. His case has once again brought to the fore one of the many injustices plaguing this nation. I believe he should not be made to suffer unjustly for speaking the truth. It is those women without conscience who should search their minds and right the wrongs they have done the gentleman.

Ojo A Ayodele Emure Ekiti +2347033168889

Sir,

It is a pity that the NYSC is good and quick at punishing corps members.  There are tens of corps members who redeployed to Ondo state officially and have not gotten any monthly allowance for the past ten months. They will pass out next month. They have been suffering in silence. I have a sister among them. I’ve tried to use my influence to help her but without success. Our prayer is that God should court-martial those wicked NYSC officials one day.

Adebisi P.A. Akure.  +2348034703653

Sir,

It is important to observe the BYE-LAWS of any organization you find yourself in. If you are new to that organization like Usman was to NYSC, study the rules that guide it. Usman has committed an offence punishable by NYSC Bye-Laws. A corps member is not permitted to make a publication in a national media or talk to the press without the permission of NYSC D.G. They have laid down channel of communication on camp and outside camp. I don’t think Usman had good training.

E. Z. Dia  +2348037789957  

Sir,

Thank you for the letter to NYSC DG. Indeed the state directors pre-warn corpers never to narrate their experiences or ask the DG questions.  

+2348022900875

Sir,

What exactly is this? A young man is being punished needlessly for writing the truth! What manner of people are these who have been placed in positions to guide the young? They are, in my mind, the wrong crowd to do this! This young man need not beg to get his right. Let him seek justice! What a country!

Dokun Adedeji, Ikeja Lagos. +2348033023620

Sir,

I honestly felt disappointed today with your submission. One of the most informed columns in the land became a platform for personal agitation. Bad for a nation literarily at war within. And you have access to the agency! Please for a long time reader of People and Politics like me, the dregs of the earth and the locusts in the palace, deserves focus.

Please not about your daughter next week!

Tunde Esan  +2348033109878

Sir,

Can someone help me tell this old generation to allow us grow. We the young generation can’t rule, can’t talk, and we are not even allowed to complain on ills they daily pour on us.

God save us.

ChiChi From PH +2348091140815

Sir,

Your article on the youth corps member brought tears to my eyes. Why should anyone be victimized for writing an article? But then, what is The Nation doing about it since the paper published the article? This is really sad

+2348023255224

Sir,

That report on the travail of corps member Usman is fair and convincing. I am sure your ward did not put his case clearly. He breached the channels of communication. None the less he should write the DG, NYSC for a review and pardon. The NYSC family is not stone hearted

Dr. Abhuere, former director, Corps Welfare NYSC HQ Abuja  +2348037017956  

Sir,

In an ideal country the issues raised by Abubakar would have been addressed by NYSC authority instead of going for the young man’s jugular. This is similar to the President’s visit to the Police College. Indeed there was a country.

Elvis Ebanehita. 2348057201481

Sir,

Idris is not foolish.  It is our system (that is the problem). Please encourage him. His time will surely come.  

WOLE ENIAYEWUN  LAGOS2348185768334

Sir,

This God-fatherism role you seem to play for your son Abubakar has not helped in our youths disciplinary effort. It’s good you blamed him for doing what he did but you must not interfere in the job of his boss. All camps all over the world are never places of luxury and your son is privileged to be there not as a spy that washes his house dirty in public. Let his bosses do their jobs.

Chief Bashiomele,  Auchi Edo State.  +2348059956056

Sir,

You are a good father, but how many unfortunate corpers have been punished for telling the authority the truth? God save Nigeria

+2348023463851

Sir,

You see, what’s happening to this young man exemplifies the hypocrisy that is a major part of Nigeria’s problem. You say it as it is, and they say you’re criticising the government. Is government infallible? Why should saying what’s wrong be construed as an offence? It’s all part of Jonathan (PDP) legacy to Nigeria. Remember the President’s anger when Channel’s TV did an expose on Police College, Ikeja? Fish rots from the head, my brother.

Gab A. Uche, Umuahia, Abia State, +2348051481333

Sir,

My advice is that this case should be taken to higher authority. There should not be anything like plea or appeal as young man has done nothing wrong. Instead of intimidating him, he should be commended.                    

Elder F.0gorry. +2348023529722