Oluwaseun and I were deployed for NYSC Batch A in March 2020 during the heat of COVID-19. NYSC had suspended the orientation program to curb the virus's spread, leaving me idle at home for months, unsure when I’d resume.
In August 2020, we were suddenly notified to report to our PPAs. Upon arriving at mine, I was distraught—I had been posted to Kishi, a remote village in Oyo State I had never heard of. But after months of waiting, I summoned the courage to proceed.
At the NCCF family house in Kishi, I arrived a few days before Oluwaseun and was warmly welcomed. The NCCF family showed us unconditional love, feeding and caring for us as we settled in. After weeks of staying, we were assigned roles — Oluwaseun became the Music Director, while I was elected the Uncle of the house and later the CLO by my LGI.
During our time at NCCF, Oluwaseun and I became close, and she helped me grow spiritually. On our POP day in February 2021, I was excited to leave Kishi for good but saddened, thinking it might be the last time I’d see her. I grabbed her hand, and we ran to a photographer. I paid for two copies of our picture—one for her, one for me.
Fate had other plans. In March 2021, she called, saying she had a job interview in Lagos and needed a place to stay. My parents agreed to host her for the night. After she returned to Ibadan, our relationship officially began. We talked constantly, and when she got the job in Lagos, she relocated. I had also secured a job around the same time.
In June 2024, a few days after her birthday, I proposed with help from her best friend, Lashe. Overwhelmed with joy, she couldn’t hold back her emotions. In July, we had our introduction, and I met her wonderful family.
By March 2025, we had our court wedding, legally sealing our union. Now, we eagerly anticipate our traditional wedding this April.
It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful to NYSC for giving me the best gift I could have ever wished for— My Soulmate.
Long live NYSC. Long live Nigeria
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