A Nigerian youth corps member has come forward with a shocking revelation, alleging that she mistakenly received a payment of ₦777,000 instead of the usual ₦77,000 NYSC allowance meant for corps members across the country.
She made this surprising disclosure in a video shared on her TikTok page, where she expressed both shock and concern over the unexpected bank alert. In the video, she highlighted her fears of being accused of financial misconduct and outlined her next steps to rectify the situation by notifying the relevant authorities.
Narrating her experience, she explained that she had woken up as usual and, upon checking her phone, was left in disbelief after seeing an alert of ₦777,000 credited to her NYSC account. Recognizing the anomaly, she immediately decided to take proactive steps to avoid any legal complications.
Out of fear of potential accusations of embezzlement or fraud, she stated her plans to visit her bank, report to the police station, and inform her Local Government Inspector (LGI) about the incident. Her transparency and quick response have drawn widespread reactions from the online community.
Her statement read: “I received an alert of ₦777K instead of the ₦77K they’re paying others. My own 7 is 3. I’m going to the police station to report, I’ll also visit my LGI office and inform my bank before I get accused of not raising an alarm.”
As the video gained traction across social media, netizens flooded the comment section with various reactions. While some commended her honesty, others jokingly suggested she should keep the money and remain silent about the mistake. The incident has sparked debates on integrity, accountability, and financial transparency among young Nigerians.
See some reactions below:
sugarlovely💯: “if I return the money make I bend.”
pookie112211: “If na me I go off uniform japa oo😂.”
Constant j: “God can choose to bless u but can you mind accept it.”
sexy faithy: “Why them no do the mistake during my time.”
Queen B: “for those of us have something to say 😁 But chose to remain selince peace be with you all ijn.”
user1703423285902: “maybe they want u to pay the rest of the corpers.”
SHOW GI NWAO42: “keep the money, if day found out let them minus from my own salary.”
kemini_34: “If zero was where they made the mistake then it’s supposed to be 770k na.”
Isa bela: “me sef a no dey see alert😏😏 talk more of going anywhere.”
The viral nature of the post has also raised concerns regarding NYSC's payment system, with some questioning how such a significant error could occur. Others speculated on whether similar mistakes have happened in the past without being noticed. Many social media users have called for an internal review of the NYSC financial system to ensure proper disbursement of allowances.
Meanwhile, authorities have yet to respond to the viral video or clarify if this was an isolated case or part of a broader payroll miscalculation. As Nigerians await official statements, the corps member’s honesty and decision to report the matter continue to generate discussions on ethics, morality, and accountability in public financial matters.
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@userdebbyalomaI received 777k instead of 77k allowance#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp
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