festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.

He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.

Wallade:


No! What you are entitled to get is an exemption from NYSC service.

Simple!

Jman06:
It is not what you think but what the law says that matter in this case, and the law made it clear that the only condition under which one is not eligible for mobilization for NYSC is if one graduated after 30years of age.

If the Minister and the other guy can prove that they graduated on or before 30yrs of age, then it's case closed. I'm the NBA of all people understand this. Maybe some people just want to intimidate the minister small.

nedekid:
In all this, the one that amazes me is how Kenny ogumbe could be 53. Howwww? Man that was atleast in his late 30s when we were in our early 20s.
Now he is claiming few years older.
No be juju be that?

Jackiedemie:


You're wrong. The assession he started is right!!

BlueRayDick:


U think the NBA(An association of Legal practitioners) who are suing them and the NYSC didn't go through the law before instituting a suit ?

Anybody u see who is older than 30 undergoing NYSC clearly falsified their age. I met them in camp while I was serving too.

Jackiedemie:


But the former NBA Chairman once make an assertion that 25% of FCT is mandatory for one to become the president.
Do you think he didn't go through the law before making such unfounded utterances? The position of the law is 30 years at the point of graduation not mobilization!!!

Wallade:


That is not true. Once you are above the admissible age at filing for call-up, you are expected to get an exemption from NYSC service.

Mind you, an exemption still qualifies you for private or public service and government appointments.

OGHENAOGIE:
you are wrong oga

Halogenabdul:
how can I reach you??

Wallade:


Where there is a lacuna or vague information in the law, the courts interpret the law and give explicit position on it to prevent misinterpretation.

This matter is already in court so wait for the outcome. You are not a judge and you position is simply your own interpretation of the NYSC act.

The position of the court supersedes all other positions, though you can appeal it to the highest (supreme) court in Nigeria.

Just follow the event in court as it unfolds.

BondRiv:
How can you mobilize someone who has exceeded 30 years for service? I have said it that the NYSC has outlived its usefulness. If you won't scrap it, then make it optional.

festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.
He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.
In any case, I doubt if he committed any offense by still undergoing NYSC because he was within the age limit at the time he graduated.

Wallade:


I am also talking to you from my experience point of view too. I got an exemption from NYSC service because I was above 30 years of age when my Alma mater filed our documents.

That act was not very explicit on the age matter hence the reason a few, in connivance with NYSC exploit it to their advantage.

I believe that is the reason the lawyers (SANs) are filing the case in court to have the court establish clarity on that age and eligibility confusion.

Otherwise, why do some falsify their age to qualify for NYSC service?

Jackiedemie:



Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, with effect from 1st August, 1985, a person shall not be called upon to serve in the service corps if; at the date of his graduation or obtaining his diploma or other professional qualification -
he is over the age of thirty
he has served in the armed forces of the Federation or the Nigeria Police Force for a period of more than nine months
he is member of staff of any of the following, that is
the Nigerian Security Organisation
the State Security Service
the National Intelligence Agency
the Defense Intelligence Service
he has been conferred with any National Honour.

I think the bolded part will assist you to reconsider you position on this matter!!! Thanks!!

DeOTR:

Emphasis on when they filed your documents. Your graduation date is what NYSC will use to determine your age. That's the difference.

Svoboda:


What does he even need it for? If its politics, he can conveniebtly lower his qualification by submitting sec. Sch.

festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.

He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.

In any case, I doubt if he committed any offense by still undergoing NYSC because he was within the age limit at the time he graduated.

Slimlord:


If you graduated before 30, even after 20 years, you'll serve

BlueRayDick:

Kenny Ogungbe go just be like " which kind wahala be this " ?

If Kenny Ogungbe had not shared his NYSC POP pictures online, nobody would have known he served as a 53 year old graduate o

festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.

He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.

In any case, I doubt if he committed any offense by still undergoing NYSC because he was within the age limit at the time he graduated.

Wallade:


I disagree with you, just like the various senior advocates of Nigeria - lawyers - disagree with your interpretation of the NYSC act.

The only organization that can clarify us is the court so keep your argument pending till the court makes a pronouncement on it. We are not courts or judges.

Simple.

festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.

He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.

In any case, I doubt if he committed any offense by still undergoing NYSC because he was within the age limit at the time he graduated.

djon78:



You are wrong

I personally went to NYSC headquarters in Abuja to get clarification whether I should serve or exempt after returning to Nigeria

The officials checked my certificate and told me that if the date my certificate was issued I was even one day to my 30th birthday

I must serve

So the issue of courts interpreting anything is far fetched

That's what happened to kemi Adeosun she was below 30 years when she graduated from the UK University

So the certificate she submitted for minister position nailed her.
She was carrying exemption certificate which wasn't supposed to be because she graduated before 30 years


Kenny didn't do anything wrong as long as he had no public position then

It's the minister that the court will interpret her case to know whether you will be serving and hold position in government at same time

Wallade:


The courts interpretes NYSC act, supersedes NYSC office and staff and your opinion.

The issue with Kemi Adeosun is simply that the exemption certificate given to her was forged.

Let me ask a question about this - "personally went to NYSC headquarters in Abuja to get clarification whether I should serve or exempt after returning to Nigeria" : who filed your documents with NYSC? Was it you or your Alma mater?

festacman:
In as much as Keke Ogungbe, after studying in US, started off self-employed as co-owners of highly successful Kennies Music label, he could have smartly used the period he worked for his brother-in-law Raymond Dokpesi's DAAR Communications as an opportunity to tie up his NYSC loose ends.

He was a bit short-sighted there given how smart he is. May be he never anticipated he will one day got involved in politics.

In any case, I doubt if he committed any offense by still undergoing NYSC because he was within the age limit at the time he graduated.

Hedonisco:


Is this a new policy? Since when? [b]Because for a long time, including during my own service year, I used to see old corpers who are clearly over 40 in camp[/b]q. The explanation has always been that they graduated years ago but only just got mobilised to serve.

Wallade:


If you see older persons serving during NYSC, it means they falsified their ages or NYSC decided to compromise on the requirements of the act that established NYSC

yemex04:


God bless You. I don't even know what people are saying. Was he 30 and below when he graduated? If yes, there is no case










He is right & you are wrong. NYSC reckons with Age at Graduation for mobilization. If you were below 30 at Graduation, you will be mobilized for NYSC even 30 years after..Infact, you are not suppose to get employed with your degree certificate till you acquire the NYSC certificate. NYSC is compulsory for every Nigerian that graduated before the Age of 30!

Slimlord:


If you graduated before 30, even after 20 years, you'll serve