Corps Member Sparks Debate After Catching Students Engaging in Exam Malpractice
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving as a teacher has stirred reactions online after sharing her experience of intercepting exam malpractice.
In a video posted on TikTok by user @just.bimhe, the corps member displayed multiple pieces of paper containing pre-written answers that students had attempted to use during a test. Captioning the video humorously, she wrote:
“POV: You retrieved numerous atomic bombs from students. Just another day to retrieve expos lmao. They call me agba malpractice catcher.”
The video quickly gained traction, sparking mixed reactions from social media users. While some praised her vigilance, others felt she should have been more lenient.
A user, @GABRIEL TRACY, commented: “Na corper you be, you nor be God.”
Another, @MediaTokNaija, joked: “Unrelated, but why did NYSC teachers always catch my attention back in secondary school?”
@xo_edward added: “During your time, nobody did you like this oo. Try to pity them small.”
Meanwhile, @Neyoflox admitted: “Even God knows that if it were me, I’d act like I didn’t see anything because I was once in their shoes.”
An insightful perspective came from Olayemi O., who shared: “I was the CLO during my service year (2015), and I can tell you that some corps members couldn’t even spell ‘May’ or ‘March,’ let alone their surnames. This highlights the state of our education system. Keep up the good work, though!”
However, some users expressed concerns for the corps member’s safety, warning that students involved in malpractice might retaliate. @OramendiPapus cautioned: “Sister, be careful. Some of these students don’t take embarrassment lightly.”
The incident has reignited conversations on the state of Nigeria’s education system, the prevalence of exam malpractice, and the role of corps members in enforcing discipline in schools.
