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- NYSC Journey Turns Into a Love Story: Lady Finds Husband in Enugu
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a programme that every Nigerian graduate knows very well. It is a one-year service where young men and women are sent to different states to serve their country. For some, it is a time to learn new skills. For others, it is a time to make new friends. But for one young woman, her service year in Enugu became much more than that. Read Our Last Post: Newborn Baby Found Abandoned in Ko Di Extension Area
Her name is Uyai Adiaha. She is a bright and cheerful lady who just completed her one-year service in Enugu. On Sunday, she went on Facebook to share a story that has touched the hearts of thousands of people across Nigeria. She did not just come back with her NYSC certificate. She also came back with a husband.
Yes, you read that well. A husband.
In her own words, she said:
"I did not go to Enugu to serve my country in vain. I served well and returned back with my certificate and a husband. A beautiful gift well given to me by NYSC to cherish forever."
Her post was full of smiles, joy, and love emojis. And when you look at the pictures she shared, you will understand why.
The pictures show Uyai standing with a young man who is also wearing the NYSC uniform. They are smiling, laughing, and holding each other closely. The happiness on their faces tells the whole story. It is a story of love found in a place where many only expect discipline, parades, lectures, and community work.
The background shows other corps members and the popular NYSC parade ground. But while others were busy taking pictures of their uniforms and certificates, Uyai was busy celebrating something far greater.
Her Facebook post has gone viral. In less than two days, it has gathered more than 8,200 likes, over 1,900 comments, and hundreds of shares. Nigerians from different states have filled her comment section with words of joy, prayers, and congratulations. Some are even jokingly saying that they too will now take their NYSC posting very seriously, because you never know, you may return with a certificate and a husband or wife.
One person commented, “This is the real national cake.” Another person wrote, “Congratulations my sister. God bless your new home.”
Her story is not just about love. It is also about hope. Many young Nigerians complain about the NYSC programme. They say it is a waste of time, or that it does not give them jobs. But Uyai’s story shows another side. Sometimes, NYSC can give you something that no job offer can give. It can give you a partner for life.
As Uyai said, this is a gift that she will cherish forever.
The joy on her face and the way she held her husband is a clear sign that she is deeply happy. And Nigerians love good news. At a time when the country is full of sad headlines about hardship, insecurity, and politics, this story has come as a breath of fresh air.
It is not every day that you hear about a love story that started on the parade ground, grew during community service, and ended with marriage plans. This is why people are celebrating her.
From all of us here at prudentj2.com, we say congratulations to Uyai and her husband. May your love continue to shine bright, just like your smiles in those pictures. And may more good news like this come from NYSC camps across Nigeria.
After all, who says the uniform is only for service to the nation? Sometimes, it is also for service to the heart.
