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I'm supposed to have done this earlier. Like, way earlier, but then... I really shouldn't use procrastination as an excuse again right? It's clichΓ©. Trust me, ion have no excuse.
Errr, I'll love to share my NYSC camping experience, yayyyyy! (Well, maybe a bit of the fullblown NYSC tho, since this is coming much later after camp. All the experiences have kind of intertwined). NYSC is the Nigerian Youth Service Corp, a scheme that came to life in May 1973 by the Gen. Yakubu Gowon, to include Nigerian graduates in the process of developing the Nigerian nation and it lasts for a one year period. (Errm, you can read up on NYSC for more info, so we save time π€π€ Thanks lovelies).
Well, it all started on the 2nd of November, around 1am thereabout (it was my birthday, so how could I possibly forget π). So, this' how the NYSC thing works, you register (say 2/3weeks earlier, after which you'll be mobilized to serve the country in one of the 36 states that make up the Nigerian nation, including the Federal Capital Territory. The Federal Government decides for you).
While some were pulling strings so they don't get posted to a state that's too far from home or to the 'happening states' of the country, your 'yours truly' (I mean me of course ππ) was hoping on God for the best, so... (I'll not bore you with much of that tho. Yeah, I'm nice ππ)
Eventually, posting letter came our and I was posted to the Northern part of the country π²π² Momma was shocked, thought I was playing pranks on her. This place is forever away from home with some funny stories attached (I'm not telling π). Well, since I haven't gotten the needed stuffs for camp ( camp is a 3weeks of training which sets off the whole NYSC thingy), I had to get set in a really short time (camp was to commence on the 5th, I got my posting on the 2nd, and my mobilized state is a 2-3 day journey from home, by road of course), so I had almost no time to get ready... You needed to see me stressed and unkempt on my birthday πͺπͺπͺπͺ Wasn't fair. Plus, the rains beat me on this same blessed day (see my love for my country being proved. Anyway, there's no arguments, y'all know your baby girl is a number one patriot πππ)
Long story cut short, miracle broke forth, big bro got my flight ticket ππππ I still can't thank him enough, eternally grateful (especially after hearing of others' road trip experience, my Father Lord God!!!) So, I flew ππ (Secret? Me to you... It was my first time on air. Lol. And I was secretly anticipating the 'tummy churning' flight experience, but my tummy wouldn't turn. Stubborn thing π)
So, the journey began, 1hr 15mimutes flight and another 3hours on road and we are at camp site (yeah, there was still the road part. The state I was going to has no airport, so I had to go by road from the closest one). And it was on this 3hour journey this idea kicked off; 'why not have a chat time with my people here, just gists.' And, the babe is a gisting babe π
Yeahhh, in as much as I've always wanted to learn the Hausa language (general language of the Nigerian northerners), I've never imagined travelling to a Northern state, let alone live in one, but then, here we are (the whole essence of the NYSC scheme I must say; cultural integration). And I noticed somethings (P.S: these are just my conclusions, my opinion, I can be wrong...)
Maybe I'll break this writeup after all so we don't bug ourselves...
...to be continued...
...I'm still me, EyilZ
I'm supposed to have done this earlier. Like, way earlier, but then... I really shouldn't use procrastination as an excuse again right? It's clichΓ©. Trust me, ion have no excuse.
Errr, I'll love to share my NYSC camping experience, yayyyyy! (Well, maybe a bit of the fullblown NYSC tho, since this is coming much later after camp. All the experiences have kind of intertwined). NYSC is the Nigerian Youth Service Corp, a scheme that came to life in May 1973 by the Gen. Yakubu Gowon, to include Nigerian graduates in the process of developing the Nigerian nation and it lasts for a one year period. (Errm, you can read up on NYSC for more info, so we save time π€π€ Thanks lovelies).
Well, it all started on the 2nd of November, around 1am thereabout (it was my birthday, so how could I possibly forget π). So, this' how the NYSC thing works, you register (say 2/3weeks earlier, after which you'll be mobilized to serve the country in one of the 36 states that make up the Nigerian nation, including the Federal Capital Territory. The Federal Government decides for you).
While some were pulling strings so they don't get posted to a state that's too far from home or to the 'happening states' of the country, your 'yours truly' (I mean me of course ππ) was hoping on God for the best, so... (I'll not bore you with much of that tho. Yeah, I'm nice ππ)
Eventually, posting letter came our and I was posted to the Northern part of the country π²π² Momma was shocked, thought I was playing pranks on her. This place is forever away from home with some funny stories attached (I'm not telling π). Well, since I haven't gotten the needed stuffs for camp ( camp is a 3weeks of training which sets off the whole NYSC thingy), I had to get set in a really short time (camp was to commence on the 5th, I got my posting on the 2nd, and my mobilized state is a 2-3 day journey from home, by road of course), so I had almost no time to get ready... You needed to see me stressed and unkempt on my birthday πͺπͺπͺπͺ Wasn't fair. Plus, the rains beat me on this same blessed day (see my love for my country being proved. Anyway, there's no arguments, y'all know your baby girl is a number one patriot πππ)
Long story cut short, miracle broke forth, big bro got my flight ticket ππππ I still can't thank him enough, eternally grateful (especially after hearing of others' road trip experience, my Father Lord God!!!) So, I flew ππ (Secret? Me to you... It was my first time on air. Lol. And I was secretly anticipating the 'tummy churning' flight experience, but my tummy wouldn't turn. Stubborn thing π)
So, the journey began, 1hr 15mimutes flight and another 3hours on road and we are at camp site (yeah, there was still the road part. The state I was going to has no airport, so I had to go by road from the closest one). And it was on this 3hour journey this idea kicked off; 'why not have a chat time with my people here, just gists.' And, the babe is a gisting babe π
Yeahhh, in as much as I've always wanted to learn the Hausa language (general language of the Nigerian northerners), I've never imagined travelling to a Northern state, let alone live in one, but then, here we are (the whole essence of the NYSC scheme I must say; cultural integration). And I noticed somethings (P.S: these are just my conclusions, my opinion, I can be wrong...)
Maybe I'll break this writeup after all so we don't bug ourselves...
...to be continued...
...I'm still me, EyilZ
I love the fact that you sound so free in this write, just yourself ,,,,we lav yhu tho, keep giving us ginger ������
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