“My Plug Failed Me”- Lady Cries Uncontrollably After NYSC Deployment to Borno State

• A young female Nigerian graduate became visibly distraught and cried on social media after her efforts to influence her NYSC posting using the unofficial “NYSC plug” system failed, resulting in her deployment to the security-challenged Borno State.
• Her reaction highlighted the intense anxiety associated with compulsory service placement in high-risk areas.
• The viral video prompted varied reactions online, with some criticizing the unreliable “NYSC plug” system and others questioning the sincerity of her public display of distress.

A young Nigerian graduate broke down in tears and shared her distress on social media after her efforts to secure a preferred posting through the unofficial “NYSC plug” system failed, resulting in her deployment to Borno State.

The emotional reaction reflected the anxiety corps members face when assigned to states like Borno, which is widely considered to have heightened security risks and is deemed unsafe for service members.

The incident highlighted the mental strain of the compulsory service placement and the notorious failure of the “NYSC plug” system, which is meant to secure preferred states but often leads to unwanted placements.

The viral video sparked mixed reactions online, with some users criticizing the NYSC system while others debated the sincerity of her tears and the concept of national duty.

Reactions included:

@piondy001: “Wahala, see as the state name don spoil. Omo, if na me, life first o. Nigeria no go care you. Imagine say you dey serve for the school wey bandits kpai VP. You no go ever go work again.”

@Deefordapo: “If u wan confirm if social media don spo!l ur life, ask urself if u fit video urself dey cry to post online. If d answer na yes ur life don spo!l.”

@Fillipo_Sago: “Once people set camera on their faces and start crying… Can we call that crocodile tears?”

@Rimwayne: “Me there was never a time that this f00lish nysc plug turn up o, they have never and you’ll pay huge money o but if you ask for Abuja na Taraba them go carry you go.”

Lady breaks down in t£ars after her NYSC plug failed and she was deployed to Borno State 👀 pic.twitter.com/a4MBaFxqLs

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) November 18, 2025