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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by DSoj(m): 2:28pm On Feb 24, 2017
So dissecting a phone is now "Industrious". Hahahahahhaahahahaha.

Anyway, all the hostility either on the side of Yoruba or Igbo's side only exists on social media. A faceless platform. U don't need to go to the East or West to know.
Go to Yaba, go to ibadan, U will see people living peacefully, only the dumbos on social media make it look otherwise.
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:32pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


Pls, those reports from schools in the north, are they privately owned schools?
The day someone wants to go mad is when you compare schools in igboland with those in the north


The igbos have produced x2 of the amount of graduates produced by that terrorist north
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by AlbusDumbledore: 2:32pm On Feb 24, 2017
DSoj:
So dissecting a phone is now "Industrious". Hahahahahhaahahahaha.
It shows promise. Our inability to appreciate our "own" is partly responsible for our economic woes. When I see someone do something I cant do, I instinctively appreciate them.
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:35pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


That spelling of 'materials' is not my mine, note, I emboldened it. Check the uploaded image again. Meanwhile, who are the dealers of barbing salon?
teacher odo akpu. Nkita ga ara nne gi ta ta
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 2:36pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
The day someone wants to go mad is when you compare schools in igboland with those in the north


The igbos have produced x2 of the amount of graduates produced by that terrorist north

Yeah, including this dude. But when next u quote me, pls do that in good English. grin grin grin

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 2:38pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
teacher odo akpu. Nkita ga ara nne gi ta ta

Pls who can interprete what this one is saying? Even to write in good English is a problem to our "educated blodas". grin grin grin. So, u have seen a fault in my writing, right? Now clap for yourself and run away from here.
Wawa
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:48pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


Yeah, including this dude. But when next u quote me, pls do that in good English. grin grin grin
Ndi mmuo ga ara nne gi ta ta grin
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:50pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


Yeah, including this dude. But when next u quote me, pls do that in good English. grin grin grin
when you lose in ar argument, you start correcting punctuation marks. Anu ulo ndi ojoo na ara nwanne ya nwaanyi grin


Otolo di oku gbagbuo gi ebe ahu
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 2:50pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
Ndi mmuo ga ara nne gi ta ta grin

The dude is now scared of writing in English. I understand, next time don't jump into my mention anyhow, okay? Now run away from here.

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 2:54pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
when you lose in ar argument, you start correcting punctuation marks. Anu ulo ndi ojoo na ara nwanne ya nwaanyi grin


Otolo di oku gbagbuo gi ebe ahu

Choi, u mean inability to recognise the difference between proper and common nouns is addressed under punctuation? Nawa 4 dis our "educated blodas" oh, choi.

Meanwhile, who is arguing with u? It seems I have given u too much attention. Now buzz off.
Wawa.
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:56pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


The dude is now scared of writing in English. I understand, next time don't jump into my mention anyhow, okay? Now run away from here.
Taa! I will decimate you with Engirigbo.


Tipper ga egbu gi gi taa. Adaka na agba na ukwu ose. grin



Imagine an abokii that i pay to polish my shoe grin Aguru ga egbu gi today
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 2:57pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
Taa! I will decimate you with Engirigbo.


Tipper ga egbu gi gi taa. Adaka na agba na ukwu ose. grin



Imagine an abokii that i pay to polish my shoe grin Aguru ga egbu gi today

I say buzz off.
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 2:58pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


Choi, u mean inability to recognise the difference between proper and common nouns is addressed under punctuation? Nawa 4 dis our "educated blodas" oh, choi.
I'm coming to write again about the north grin

I want my write-up to be a reference point about the north grin


Okwa i mara na otolo na enweghi nwanne ga e gbu gi today grin
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by agrovick(m): 2:59pm On Feb 24, 2017
Roseey0:

That was the comment I was looking for

NYSC was a plus for me.
If not for boko haram, I was really looking forward to experiencing the north.
I eventually got posted to the west and it was a refreshing experience.


Long live NYSC
God bless whoever came up with the idea.

To be sincere, there is no doubt that the scheme needs a review but one can't deny how priceless the scheme is. I totally loved the 10 months spent in the riverine regions of the South South. New language, new culture. Gaskiya! Long live NYSC.

Where did you serve?

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 3:01pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


I say buzz off.
buzz bu afa nna gi



Nna gi buzz off grin


Nne gi buzz off grin



Nwunye gi buzz off grin



Nwa nke i ga amu buzz off grin

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Georgeisco2007: 3:01pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


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

We always bleat because considering the number of head of state this northern part of our country are boasting of, their own way of reasoning and doing things are still in the dark.

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Kakamorufu(m): 3:07pm On Feb 24, 2017
served on Abia state. the people are wonderful
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by ireneidiva(f): 3:07pm On Feb 24, 2017
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.
Only five? seriously?
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by mekyno777(m): 3:11pm On Feb 24, 2017
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

Nice 1.
Guy, i know u can't compare lagos with Enugu when it comes to industries, bt pls have u been to emene industrial layout? Pls do visit there and see industries ursef.
U can even google coy/industries in Enugu.
What u said abt school in Enugu is jst a myopic view (frm ur sch or few around d villa ur served). Have u watch the state inter schools competition? They many good ones as wel as bad ones bt make we no drag the matter sha
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 3:11pm On Feb 24, 2017
Where is kabrud onye mmuo grin
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Richiy(f): 3:26pm On Feb 24, 2017
Only idiots look at tribes when making friends. Enugu is my adopted state. I cannot wait to go back soon.

OP did not mention Enugu Nkwobi at Bush bar. Or Enugu Ofeaku grin grin grin

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nobody: 3:33pm On Feb 24, 2017
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. grin grin
beans and roasted plantain is a delicacy of all Igbos and not Enugu alone. I can relate well with almost all what the op said as regards Enugu. I'm from Anambra and did my nysc in Enugu, the place is bliss. Igbos are naturally accommodating and hospitable and so do other tribes too, forget the nairaland e-wars and hate messages. Most learned people know these things are exaggerated. I'm Igbo and my best friends till date are mainly Yorubas reason being dat likes attracts likes, a criminal will invariably have criminals as friends, a nagging and troublesome Yoruba or Igbo person will everly get to meet with same set of people who won't tolerate their negations. Despite being Igbo, my dream from childhood has always been to marry a Yoruba lady and one day it shall come to fruition.

Nigeria is a blessed country, our major problem is politicians who use ethnicity and tribalism to hoodwink the masses.

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Jglad(f): 3:35pm On Feb 24, 2017
AlbusDumbledore:

i knew that email was gonna blow my cover. how are you? I wish I could go back.

It was fun dear, I can shout it out loud that I Didn't regret serving in Enugu with the set of people I did... Crazy, funny, annoying but awesome. Oya let's go back
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by AlbusDumbledore: 3:41pm On Feb 24, 2017
mekyno777:

Nice 1.
Guy, i know u can't compare lagos with Enugu when it comes to industries, bt pls have u been to emene industrial layout? Pls do visit there and see industries ursef.
U can even google coy/industries in Enugu.
What u said abt school in Enugu is jst a myopic view (frm ur sch or few around d villa ur served). Have u watch the state inter schools competition? They many good ones as wel as bad ones bt make we no drag the matter sha
point taken sir. When next I'm back in 042, I will visit Emene

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Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 3:42pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
Where is kabrud onye mmuo grin
I'm done with u.
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 3:44pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:

I'm done with u.
onye awusa grin mbanu bia let's continue so that you can tell me nkita na ara nne gi
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Lanceslot(m): 3:46pm On Feb 24, 2017
diogonwa:
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
Which part of Ogun are you serving?
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by kabrud: 3:48pm On Feb 24, 2017
Nukualofa:
onye awusa grin mbanu bia let's continue so that you can tell me nkita na ara nne gi

Continue what? When u don't understand English? grin grin grin
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Nukualofa: 3:51pm On Feb 24, 2017
kabrud:


Continue what? When don't understand English? grin grin grin
Nna, you just made a mistake grin because i furu ebe nkita na azo nne gi grin
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by YesNoMaybe: 3:51pm On Feb 24, 2017
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.





ST. PATRICKS?
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by AlbusDumbledore: 4:03pm On Feb 24, 2017
Richiy:
Only idiots look at tribes when making friends. Enugu is my adopted state. I cannot wait to go back soon.

OP did not mention Enugu Nkwobi at Bush bar. Or Enugu Ofeaku grin grin grin
Nwanem Nwanyi, na forget I forget
Re: 6 Things I Learnt From Serving In Enugu State by Ifesinachi22(m): 4:12pm On Feb 24, 2017
I schoold in Enugu.
I dont agree with you on saying there are no companies in Enugu. Haven't you visited Emene before. Emene industrial layout is another city on its own, from the Airport to city center left and right are companies till New Haven junction.
Though Anambra has more companies but Enugu is cleaner and more modern than any city you can think of in Anambra.

Sundays maybe boring though but there are night life in Enugu, try going to Otigba Junction.

Left Enugu since graduation, now stays in Jos.
I most confess there is no city in Nigeria i love like Enugu.

There are big time beautiful girls in Enugu. Just remembered my beautiful Onyinye.

Visited Enugu last year and was almost in tears begging Enugu to forgive me for leaving her for so Long.
A good city for retirement.

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