A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has captured national attention after documenting the exceptional hospitality and generous gifts she received from villagers in her place of primary assignment in Benue State.
Viral TikTok Video Shows Generosity
The corps member, who goes by the username @prettypetra4 on TikTok, shared a heartwarming video that quickly gained traction across social media platforms. In the clip posted on November 18, 2025, she showcased various food items and meals generously provided by the local community where she is serving.
The video reveals multiple scenes of villagers bringing her different provisions, including fresh fruits, peppers, potatoes, and even prepared meals. One particular moment shows a young man presenting her with assorted fruits, while other segments display the diverse range of foodstuffs she received from the welcoming community.
Location and Community Details Revealed
In her social media post, the corps member specifically identified her service location as Benue State, Ushongo Local Government Area, and mentioned that she is serving within the Tiv tribe community. She expressed genuine appreciation for the warm reception, captioning her video with the words: "These people are very welcoming."
The TikTok presentation also included footage of traditional meals provided by the villagers, with one particular soup identified by commenters as "pocho soup," a local delicacy typically served with fufu.
Social Media Reactions and Responses
The viral video sparked extensive discussion across social media platforms, with numerous users sharing their perspectives and experiences.
Several commenters expressed concerns about food safety, with user UGO SI MBA advising: "Cooked food should not be part of it. Just my opinion though." Another user, Ashabi alasela, cautioned: "Don't eat cooked food to avoid story that touches the heart o this people winch they fly for afternoon o."
However, many others celebrated the positive display of Nigerian hospitality. User NAOMI proudly commented: "Food basket for a reason very proud of my state," while Naddy expressed gratitude: "After them go say we Benue people are heartless thank you for posting this video."
Several former corps members shared their own experiences, with Promise Kc recalling: "This is literally what I enjoyed during my service year in Benue state 2019. That soup is called pocho soup. Big fufu small soup."
Another user, Mádé, shared an extensive positive experience: "Nassarawa Eggon that year. na every two weeks I dey deliver yam, potatoes, kulikuli to my family in Lagos. The landlady gave us a two bedroom apartment for ₦50,000 me and my friend they go there farm every. Saturday. after we finished service they begged us to stay and they will give us work in UBE in their local government."
The overwhelming response highlights the mixed reactions to corps members receiving gifts during their service year, while simultaneously showcasing the renowned hospitality for which many Nigerian communities are known.
