arosunshine:


bro thats my hometown, ama-ede to be precise.

Aghamede? Wow! was a corper in CSS Umuhu, 2006

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

Enugu South Local government

Whynotthetruth:


I enjoyed visiting Enugu and climbing Milliken hill around coal camp or so...

Thanks! Adding to the list..

I only agree on 236 our educational system is very bad but Enugu is worse, I finished sec as one of the best student in Enugu only for me to come Lagos and become olodo

Remembering the days of my sec, it was very fun but I now realized I only fooled myself

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


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.

Nice one from the OP. NL and Nigeria needs more of these. We need such write ups and thoughtful insights highlighting the positive side of every ethnic group or religion. Not divisive tails based on stereotypes. We are first and foremost humans, united by our common ancestry (Adam and Eve), and common geographical boundary (Nigeria). It is high time we shun ethno-religious bigotry and embrace our oneness; we should aim to stay united in our diversity and we shall prosper as a nation. In so doing, the sky will not be our limit but rather our starting point, for we shall continue to soar higher and higher.

P. S. I personally had a bad experience in Abia State camp wherein i was told in very clear terms i am from the boko-haram igbo-killing region of Nigeria and i was sent out of camp based on some semi-valid reasons fueled by ethno-religious sentiments. I had to re-mobilize, but i don't hold it against my brothers from the East. It was a singular act of some misinformed persons. I can't stereotype the igbos based on such experience. There are definitely good, empathetic, sincere, hardworking and down-to-earth folks amongst them and i would want to believe they are the majority. The other minority are statistically insignificant.

Big-ups AlbusDumbledore, lovely post. Funny too. Others, please learn. Its great to see our young people promote other tribes in this country rather than jump the band-wagon of suspicion, bashing & trashing. It is refreshing to hear objectivity. There will always be a poor side to a person, tribe, country or even entire race... so why dwell on it? Look for the bright side of things first...

I got a request. I happened to attend sec school at one of the largest there in the capital, and I'm currently conducting a survey on things like teacher quality for the school... I'd like more of your views, as a comparison, because as you say, its likely to be a problem across the state!

Okpa ndi waawaa represent any day anytime! Okpa do oku! (Childhood memories of 042)
Lagos Okpa is made in China

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.

Kindly note that he was referring to the state government schools. I served there too so I know it's true. Same cannot be said for the private schools.

newyorks:
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.

before u reach cbn, a building just beside the shell station! Water we had from water board. Also we had gp tanks maybe that's added advantage

AlbusDumbledore:

Enugu South Local government

cool! Enugu north to me was favourable

Codes151:
before u reach cbn, a building just beside the shell station! Water we had from water board. Also we had gp tanks maybe that's added advantage

ok were u esutite?

eph12:

Kindly note that he was referring to the state government schools. I served there too so I know it's true. Same cannot be said for the private schools.

And similar reports from the North that hit headlines are from private schools shey? Continue.

Guy u no bleep any girls there .. All those unec girls,esut or IMT chaiii I dey miss 042 and u forgot to add there well made ABacha ..one particular spot I miss hajiya abacha in. New haven .. 042 sweet ohh

lastmaster:
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?

Fake moniker

slam7000:


Calm down. Not all those who use those terms are bigots. The Afonja op is no bigot. I'm a proud Igbo and if I meet the op, I'd buy him more okpa and coke.

And I will buy you Amala and Ewedu (if you ever come to Yaba), the one sold in White-House

i stay in Abakaliki but visit Enugu now and then, i feel your pulse bruv

kabrud:


And similar reports from the North that hit headlines are from private schools shey? Continue.

I'm not going to drag this issue with you. We all know those states that fall under educational less privileged states. It wasn't the southerners that did the grouping.

...like i always say , if you come to igbo land and say you are a yoruba man, even mosquito will refuse to bite you. ...but those kids who never step out of their fathers house will be talking trash.

newyorks:
u're always welcomed infact one of my prayer point is to obtain atleast a plot at gra/presidential bt its on the high side.Lolz

May God answer your prayers Nwanem Nwokem. That area is very nice.

kabrud:


U mean teaching English with Igbo in a secondary school? What is d difference?
Let me tell you, I served in the east also. A science class (ss3) of 64 students, no one, I mean, not even one could state any of the Newton's laws of motion.
I repeat, what's the difference?

On public exams results, we know how the roll with miracle centres. Abeg leave mata jawe.
See signboard in a place comparable with England

The people who sell "dogs' children" are not Nigerians. Did you check the phone number at all?

eph12:

I'm not going to drag this issue with you. We all know those states that fall under educational less privileged states. It wasn't the southerners that did the grouping.

Pls, those reports from schools in the north, are they privately owned schools?

Kene1245:
I disagree with you on NO COMPANY/INDUSTRIES IN ENUGU. 1) We have the biggest, most modernized and Beautiful Nigerian Brewery, and it is the best all over west Africa. 2). Innoson plastic company 3) ANAMCO, HONDA, NISSAN and other car assembly plants in Emene. 4) ALUMINIUM manufacturing plants in Emene. 5)Fr Mbaka cleaniest and international pure water and juice company that has employed majority of Enugu youths. And lots more small firms . So next time make research wells.

yes sir. I will, thanks for the corrections

Coal city ebe azia, got so much love for my people.. Nice write up OP, the average Nigerian is actually friendly, that's why I consider all these name calling on NL insignificant..

Once am done with medical practice in UK, na to open clinic retire for 042, the serenity and peaceful atmosphere of that city is unmatched in Nigeria..

Glowriee:
Reading this makes me miss Enugu......lol
Well said bro
Except you didn't add cheap transportation,less traffic(unlike lagos where you have to leave home early to beat traffic).As early as 6am, you can literally count the number of vehicles on the road.
Water is really a big problem in Enugu. I stayed in 82 division during my service. I developed biceps carrying buckets of water from long distances.

Enugu's okpa is heavenly. And also thier beans and roasted plaintain.

why do I feel I know you. Are you a member of Batch B15?

CarrotAndStick:

The people who sell "dogs' children" are not Nigerians. Did you check the phone number at all?

Okay, noted. But can u also confirm for the dealers of barbing salon and clothing matherials ?

AlbusDumbledore:

May God answer your prayers Nwanem Nwokem. That area is very nice.

same to u bro.oluwa bles our hustle.

Mowrites:
Mheen, Enugu is cool but if you served in a place like Uzo uwani local government you will know that aye pe meji.

NYSC state co-ordinator said if you can survive in uzo uwani, you can survive anywhere

kdwar:
Big-ups AlbusDumbledore, lovely post. Funny too. Others, please learn. Its great to see our young people promote other tribes in this country rather than jump the band-wagon of suspicion, bashing & trashing. It is refreshing to hear objectivity. There will always be a poor side to a person, tribe, country or even entire race... so why dwell on it? Look for the bright side of things first...

I got a request. I happened to attend sec school at one of the largest there in the capital, and I'm currently conducting a survey on things like teacher quality for the school... I'd like more of your views, as a comparison, because as you say, its likely to be a problem across the state!

I would be more than willing to help you sir. However I am ex corps member... bolakale30@gmail.com

now you are making me miss Enugu. seriously craving the okpa and Abacha.
that state has untapped potentials.
I bet cost of living wouldn't be so expensive.

kabrud:


Okay, noted. But can u also confirm for the dealers of barbing salon and clothing matherials ?

I only pointed out the post I believe is not from a Nigerian but if you're trying to tell me something else, I'll also show you that nobody is immune to gbagaun, even your "matherials". See below:

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4023695_vllkyt4qsenvtlvsa_1fa569b6_jpegc491b3601a2b8995132177bce2fe6370

tripoli007:
Guy u no bleep any girls there .. All those unec girls,esut or IMT chaiii I dey miss 042 and u forgot to add there well made ABacha ..one particular spot I miss hajiya abacha in. New haven .. 042 sweet ohh

I was/am in a relationship. Coincidentally, I met bae while serving in Enugu. Fellow afonja and still misses Enugu too

Nigeria's problem is hypocrisy. a country where truth is crime. Until Biafra comes, Nigeria will know no peace.