The National Youth Service Corps, Osun State Secretariat, has confirmed that a corps member, Adewebi Opeoluwa, is safe and well after she was seen at the secretariat in Osogbo on Monday.

Osun NYSC coordinator and team meets Adewebi | Credit: Osun NYSC

The NYSC disclosed this in a statement shared on its Facebook page on Tuesday, following reports circulating on social media about the corps member’s whereabouts.

The statement, titled “Corps Member Adewebi Meets NYSC Osun State Coordinator,” said Adewebi met with the State Coordinator, Mr Ekeng Ita Kubiangha.

The NYSC said, “Corps Member, Adewebi Opeoluwa, is safe and well. She was seen on Monday at the NYSC Osun State Secretariat, Osogbo, during a meeting with the State Coordinator, Mr. Ekeng Ita Kubiangha.”

It added, “Also present were Assistant Directors, Vice Principals and some Corps Members from her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). The footage confirms that Ms. Adewebi is alive, safe and not missing, contrary to reports circulating on social media.

According to multiple reports and social media posts, the corps member was reported to have been missing since September 20, while the missing-person notice was circulated online on September 24.

Adewebi, who is serving at St. James Grammar School, subsequently clarified that she was neither missing nor kidnapped.

In a statement posted on X by NYSC360 on Monday evening, she explained that her mother had been unable to reach her for some days, prompting her to raise an alarm which was later amplified by the media.

“I wish to state categorically that I was not missing neither was I kidnapped. It was because my mother was not able to reach me for some days that warranted her to raise an alarm which was amplified by the media output,” she said.

Adewebi further stated, “I wish to state that I am safe, accounted for and not in any danger.”

She also apologised for the alarm and distress caused by the reports, saying the initial report was made in good faith to appease her worried mother.

“The initial report was made in good faith by the media output to appease my mother who was so scared of not hearing from me,” she said.

Adewebi added, “I sincerely apologise for any alarm, distress or confusion the post may have caused the entire NYSC community in Osun State at large, starting from my state coordinator, my PPA, my friends and colleagues. Once again I am really sorry for all the problems I have put everyone through.” (punch)