“Talk! Why are you buying her food?”- NYSC official advises male corpers on relationships

• An official of the National Youth Service Corps has advised male corps members to stop spending money on women they like without expressing their feelings.
• She explained that instead of engaging in what she described as silent spending, male corps members should be bold enough to communicate their intentions clearly and avoid making assumptions.

An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sparked reactions online after advising male corps members to stop spending money on female colleagues they like without expressing their feelings.

The advice was delivered during a session at an orientation camp, where the official addressed relationship habits among corps members and cautioned against using gifts and food as a way to gain attention.

In her words, she said, “You like a female corper, stop buying food all the time. Open your mouth and tell her. Talk! Why are you buying her food?”

She explained that instead of engaging in what she described as silent spending, male corps members should be bold enough to communicate their intentions clearly and avoid making assumptions.

The official further stressed that direct communication can help prevent emotional stress and confusion, especially in situations where one party is unsure of the other’s feelings.

“Just tell her, ‘Hello dear, I like you. Do you like me back?’ Let her tell you yes or no. If she tells you, ‘I’ll think about it,’ today or tomorrow, move on. Leave her alone,” she added.

The comment has since generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their views on the advice.

One user wrote, “Na real talk, this economy no fit carry silent love again 😭,” while another added, “Some men go dey do girlfriend duties for person wey no even send them.”

“Stop buying food for female corpers” — NYSC camp official pic.twitter.com/ksL9qcGgWJ

— Alhaji Tao Of Iperu💡🦅🖤🇳🇬 (@TaoFeek182) April 3, 2026