A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.”

In a statement made available on her social media accounts on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have offended residents of the state and expressed regret for her choice of words.

She explained that her goal was to be heard and to encourage others to speak up about the country’s worsening economic situation.

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