When did u serve in Enugu?? ?

Also, I served in enugu even before u! Which part of enugu did u stay cuz I stayed at Okpara avenue side and there is water normally as water boards delivers most times! There is steady light in some areas! Igbos are industrious and hardworking! The girls are beautiful!

Enugu state doesn't stop just at enugu north or sth it's a big state

This post is what we need in the Southern part of Nigeria. There is no LOVE lost between Igbos and Yorubas. All things being equal these two group of people adore each other. Do not believe some things you read in the tabloids. My best friends anywhere have always been Yorubas, and I have never lived in the West.

God bless the OP, God Bless Enugu and God bless...

AlbusDumbledore:


LOL! ma'am ... kindly look up the meaning of sarcasm in the dictionary. You are welcome!

Happy to hear the NYSC is still producing people like you. You were probably not a tribalist from the onset and what you saw merely validated your views about our common humanity. Your parents did a good job.

Please ignore the ethnic bigots. Young people need to conquer something. As Nigeria has not produced adequate opportunities, they turn on themselves. They are the real victims. Empathize.

Well done. God bless you. Wishing you a bright and rewarding career in your chosen field.

Anambra girls!!!! I remember my Ada... I have not forgiven her mother for not allowing me to marry that fine girl

Codes151:
When did u serve in Enugu?? ?

Also, I served in enugu even before u! Which part of enugu did u stay cuz I stayed at Okpara avenue side and there is water normally as water boards delivers most times! There is steady light in some areas! Igbos are industrious and hardworking! The girls are beautiful!

Enugu state doesn't stop just at enugu north or sth it's a big state

Coded Guy

newyorks:
well said bt u just mention ab delapidated state of sec.sch is enugu....i will get back to u on that.

op u forgot to tell the world that 042 niggas are smart,u can't scam them especially abakpa nike,obiagu,uwani,garriki,coal camp all to mention though...

042 is one of the peaceful states to be because of its high profile no of civil servants,everybody minds its business.

U forgot to mention Asata

Chhhooo:
This post is what we need in the southern part of Nigeria. There is no LOVE lost betwen Igbos and Yorubas. All things being equal these two group of people adore each other. Do not believe some things you read in the tabloids. My best friends anywhere has always been Yorubas, and I have never lived in the West.

true talk bro my best friends have been igbos, don't mind this e-warriors

I did serve in Enugu too, in the village of Eha Amufu in Isi uzo local government.


You didnt mention the 'sweet and spicy jackie meat" did you? If you dont want to 'mistakenly' eat jackie meat, always opt for FISH - can we have fake fish?

NB: Jackie is donkey meat!

newyorks:
well said bt u just mention ab delapidated state of sec.sch is enugu....i will get back to u on that.

op u forgot to tell the world that 042 niggas are smart,u can't scam them especially abakpa nike,obiagu,uwani,garriki,coal camp all to mention though...

042 is one of the peaceful states to be because of its high profile no of civil servants,everybody minds its business.

You forgot to mention Asata

OP, nice and sincere write up. Im from the south south and i grew up in Lagos; i have many wonderful and loyal Yoruba friends also; the stereotype views held by yoruba's and igbo's towards each other are really exaggerated.

I believe strongly that EVERY ethnic group has something positive to bring to the table. Nigeria is a sweet country, im hopeful that we will overcome our present daunting challenges and move on to greatness.

Am igbo currently serving at ogun state and am thoroughly enjoying their hospitality...i do wonder where all the hatred in nairaland is coming from

Same is applicable here too.

Yorubas are industrious and accommodating

A very good and unbiased review. Please, keep it up. And your English expressions have certifid your education. May God save Nigeria and her citizens wherever they may be.

I love 042 I served there too 2012 batch C. I so much enjoy my stayed there

042 for live.....Money comes coal city is were i gonna invest

Here we go

greenpasture:


Happy to hear the NYSC is still producing people like you. You were probably not a tribalist from the onset and what you saw merely validated your views about our common humanity. Your parents did a good job.

Please ignore the ethnic bigots. Young people need to conquer something. As Nigeria has not produced adequate opportunities, they turn on themselves. They are the real victims. Empathize.

Well done. God bless you. Wishing you a bright and rewarding career in your chosen field.

My head swelled and my eyes became misty from reading your comment sir, thanks for the kind words and God bless you. Riding Nigeria of tribal bigotry is a task that must be collectively done.

kabrud:


Yeah, it's a national issue but why do they bleat when similar reports from the North hits headlines?

Oga madam, there is no how you will compare the east with the north in academics. Have you been to the north before? I served in the North. Going by what Op wrote comparing East and North in education is like comparing England with Niger republic in Queens English

FakeAccount:
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LOL, i hate all those forwarded messages like mad; im about to block one guy who keeps broadcasting all those rubbish

chris31:

U forgot to mention Asata

asata is in ogui and its very rugged also cos is close to obiagu jungle.

Where did you guys get these names from "Igbos and conehead-afonja. somebody should pls throw more light.Bc in NL, when you type IGBO, Igbos will show.Pls Seun,can u explain dis or is igbo synonymous to Igbos?

AlbusDumbledore:
As stream 2 corps members are settling down in their PPA in various states of the federation to serve their fatherland, I would like to use this opportunity to share my experience in the coal city state.

1. IGBOS ARE INDUSRTIOUS: hate them, belittle them, and call them names. It is an undeniable fact that our dear brothers from the east are very industrious and resourceful; from Gariki Market to New Market to Ogbete Market where young men with little or no formal education in mobile phone technology dissect phones with precision and finesse. Impressive stuff! (As Nigerians) in our bid to become a power house in science and technology, we must look towards the East

2. Water is a big problem: As a Lagos born, bred, ‘teaed’ and ‘jamed’ young man; scarcity of water was what adversely affected me the most. Pipe-borne water is arguably the cheapest thing in Lagos (?) where a 25 litres keg goes for as little as #10. In some places in Enugu, the same 25 litres keg goes for as much as #50. I served and lived inside the Military Barrack (103 battalion of the gallant, noble and professional Nigerian Army), corps members suffered a lot of hardship during the dry season, as the price of water is usually jacked up by those that sell inside the barrack.

3. Okpa is Enugu’s gift to mankind: the first time I saw Okpa, I was bemused as it looked like an Aba-made version of Moi-moi. (Please stop eating Lagos Okpa it’s a terrible version). I was never a fan until I bought Okpa from a woman in New-Market. Limolalikamalisalikalibo (speaking in tongue). I ate it with a mortuary standard chilled bottle of Coca-Cola. I almost denounced Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup as my favourite food. That Okpa is what the Yorubas call “elemi-meje” (loosely translated as seven lives); it was well garnished with orisirisi kai! Simply for the quality of that Okpa, I might visit Enugu again.

4. Igbos are not the spiteful, Yoruba-hating bigots that NL paints them as: I was scared when my call-up letter reads Enugu. Chineke! Me? An Afonja living among flat-heads. (Tribe-hating Nairalanders your left yanshes o). However, after a couple of weeks among the indigenes, I realized my fears were unfounded. I made many wonderful loyal and kind Igbo friends. I never missed an opportunity to introduce myself as an “onye-ofenmanu”. The laughter that normally accompanied that declaration was hugely and deeply satisfying. We all need to pack a sense of humour in our luggage all the time.

5. There are really NO COMPANIES in Enugu: this is hugely disappointing given the previous status of Enugu as the capital of the old Eastern region and more importantly the capital of Biafra. Unlike neighbouring Anambra state (where I visited and wouldn’t mind marrying from if beauty is the only criterion, those girls are hot! No ugly girl in Anambra. Anambra men, how do you guys remain monogamous) where there are thriving industries. Enugu has no notable company or even serious start-up, hence, corps members hardly elect to stay behind after service. The State Government and rich indigenes need to tap into the abundant and stupendous human resources in the state.

6. There is a lot more to be done in the Education sector: the only part of Enugu that truly disturbed and disappointed me was the public school system. The secondary schools owned by the state government need serious intervention. The problems are just numerous. The teachers are grossly unqualified (a Grade 2 certified teacher teaching SS2), the senior secondary school where I served has only two degree holders. The teachers are uncommitted; rather than go to class, they would remain in the staff room gossiping, transacting or breaking melon seed. The schools are wholly under-staffed. The school where I served had 50 corps members (while I was serving) to cover for the inadequacies. It got so bad that they had to retain two corps members to handle Physics and Further Maths (there is a dearth of science teachers among schools in the state). There was a case of an English teacher teaching English using Igbo language. Finally, examination mal-practice has been institutionalised without exception. Candidates with the connivance of invigilating teachers pay visiting supervisors who turn blind eye while they indulge in exam malpractice.

still can't forget eating OKPa and coc for breakfast, Yummy

Kudos Op

Enugu was the first state outside Lagos I visited. The land of the red soil. God bless Enugu State and its people. I know a friend who served their too . She is from the West - Lagos based. She only had good things to say and said if she had the opportunity she would have remained in Enugu.
That alone is a vote of confidence.
Being tribalistic to me makes you no better than a racist. Dont hate people because of their tribe or where they come from.

kabrud:


Yeah, it's a national issue but why do they bleat when similar reports from the North hits headlines?

But the progress in education can reflect in jamb index.. Don't av issues with that as long people learn very well..

South east, south south and west always dominate in national exams, that is what matters..

I've never seen anybody who stayed in Enugu and didn't enjoy the state. Especially for guys.

Enugu has some downsides though - For example, Enugu has no nightlife, after eight o'clock everybody don go sleep. Also, Sundays in Enugu can be boring as hell because Enugu people try to be more catholic than the pope.

Asides that Enugu is a nice place and probably the best place in the south east.

Codes151:
When did u serve in Enugu?? ?

Also, I served in enugu even before u! Which part of enugu did u stay cuz I stayed at Okpara avenue side and there is water normally as water boards delivers most times! There is steady light in some areas! Igbos are industrious and hardworking! The girls are beautiful!

Enugu state doesn't stop just at enugu north or sth it's a big state

wich side of okpara ave.me i lived at indian quarters by goshen plaza opposite fcmb bank.truth be told...we have excess of light there though water may be scarce atimes.

this is why I love yorubas , if na them, they will never write good thing about Yoruba state. rather, they will be writing far fetched things about Yoruba.

Truth be told, it's only nairaland ewarriors that full of hate. Real igbos don't behave like that. They will good and bad people in every ethnic group. No ethnic group is entirely good or bad people. It's just people perception. I have yoruba hausa and igbo friends.

kabrud:
@ no.6, thought they are the most educated and education-loving Nigerians. Schools grossly understaffed?
Lol @ teaching English with Igbo, exactly the noise they make about the north, choi.

Even with that fact they are still better qualified than northerners. At least their kids are at school and not roaming the streets begging for alms.

I love this. Thanks for the write up. On the education part am really disappointed. Enugu government really need to do something, they should borrow a leaf from Anambra state where their public schools are world class. I attended a government school in Anambra in mid 90s and youth corpers are not allowed to teach in my school. We have enough teachers that most times, a teacher in a particular subject may take A-C class while another will take D-F. It was this good.