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Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Fce20888(m): 3:58pm On Nov 15, 2012 |
I thought Otondo meant someone who is not trying in school.If am right, then why are they calling them(corpers) with such name 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by buccunmie(m): 11:38am On Nov 16, 2012 |
D meaning is so simple. It simply means MUMU 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by JideTheBlogger(m): 7:47pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
Checking my dictionary....brb |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Fce20888(m): 10:44pm On Nov 17, 2012 |
So are corpers mumu then? |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by buccunmie(m): 7:36pm On Nov 18, 2012 |
Otondo is used for fresh corpers alone because dey r new. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by henry17(m): 8:09pm On Nov 18, 2012 |
Am a batch B cor member serving in JG. kazaure, I fink otondo means a new recruit in army, 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Fce20888(m): 9:43pm On Nov 18, 2012 |
Ok.datz nice |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Benbiana(f): 12:51pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
hmmm |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by k2039: 8:27pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
as jambite/jjc is to university so is otondo to nysc In summary it means new recruit |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by salam001(m): 8:33pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Its funny,in my language it means "fat person" 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Afam4eva(m): 8:37pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
salam001: Its funny,in my language it means "fat person"What language may that be? I know that Otondo in Igbo is a MUMU person. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by akinluyi02(m): 8:38pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
becos them no sabi! |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by akinluyi02(m): 8:38pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
becos them no sabi |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by princemaicheal: 8:38pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
I think Otondo is used for freshers/novice 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Nobody: 8:39pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Go and ask the regimented sergeant major in charge of your camp. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by bendazum: 8:40pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
akinluyi02: becos them no sabi!Dem know nothing. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by salam001(m): 8:40pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
afam4eva:in Igbo language |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by charlsecy4(m): 8:43pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
afam4eva: I know that Otondo in Igbo is a MUMU person.I thought Otondo meant Dysentery? 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by jericco1(m): 8:43pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Otondo means neophyte, new recruit... But it also meand a foolish person..lol[color=#990000][/color] 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Psylas(m): 8:51pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Otondo means 'JJC' |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by nex(m): 8:52pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Otondo means GREENHORN. Or in our local parlance, JJC. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by ibnquasale(m): 8:57pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
na mumu... no more, no less |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by igwe4life(m): 9:01pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
I was told that Otondo was the name of a notorious armed robber before the days of Anini, So its actually derogatory for Corp members to be called OTONDOH. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by NoQualms1(f): 9:01pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
I was told otondo means white fowl. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by jamace(m): 9:07pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
The soldiers use the word OTONDO on NYSC camps on "fat and lazy" corpers, those who are not smart. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by toluxa1(m): 9:08pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Otondo means a well with Black water. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Nobody: 9:10pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
[color=#990000][/color]OTONDO in terms of NYSC in Nigeria simply means a 'Youth Corper with no experience' |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Lordave: 9:10pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
afam4eva:is dat an Igbo word? |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by Afam4eva(m): 9:17pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Lordave: is dat an Igbo word?Yes, it is. |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by opoke(m): 9:22pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
jamace: The soldiers use the word OTONDO on NYSC camps on "fat and lazy" corpers, those who are not smart.THIS IS D RIGHT ANSWER. "FAT $ LAZY PERSON" |
Re: Why Are Corpers Nicknamed Otondo? by FdsunnEX(m): 9:24pm On Nov 23, 2012 |
Otondo = Olodo |
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