“They Rejected Me, but You Stayed”: Grandma Wears Granddaughter's Corper Uniform as She Graduates

“They Rejected Me, but You Stayed”: Grandma Wears Granddaughter's Corper Uniform as She Graduates

  • A Nigerian youth corps member’s graduation became a poignant family moment when she shared her NYSC uniform and certificate with her grandmother
  • The video, capturing the grandmother’s emotional reaction as she wore the uniform and held the certificate, has touched the hearts of many
  • It has quickly spread, receiving thousands of interactions and becoming a testament to the corps member’s achievement and familial pride

A touching moment was captured on video as a Nigerian youth corps member elicited tears of joy from her grandmother when she presented her with the NYSC uniform and certificate upon completing the one-year programme.

The heartwarming footage, which showcased the elderly woman tearfully donning the NYSC attire and clutching her granddaughter’s certificate, has amassed thousands of likes, shares, and comments across social media platforms.

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The grandma wore the revered NYSC uniform
The grandma was happy to see her NYSC certificate. Photo credit: @fikky921
Source: TikTok

The TikTok video was captioned:

“Who am I without God and my grandmother, absolutely nothing #YouMadeMeWhoIAmToday, Mama. They rejected me, but you didn’t leave. We started the journey together right from primary school. Mama, we made it Alhamdulilahi. #Alhamdulillah.”

Watch the video shared by @fikky921 below:

Female corper shows food items she gets from her PPA

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a young lady showed the generous quarterly tradition upheld by her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) during her service year with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

She detailed the thoughtful array of foodstuffs she received, which included staple items such as semolina and sugar, alongside cherished beverages like milo and milk.

The video she shared captured not only the variety of the provisions but also her genuine appreciation for the gesture.

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Corps member passes through thick bush to PPA

In another related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady on TikTok revealed the village the National Youth Service Corps posted her to for her place of primary assignment.

The lady, identified as @zubbiepresh, lamented that the village she was posted to did not fit her status as the first runner-up Miss NYSC.

In the candid and firm video, she was seen on top of a motorcycle, going to the school she was posted to.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.