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What if she doesn't adhere to the freedom list? Is there any law to penalize her? Curious

She will not be allowed to work anywhere in the state. They already threatened to seize her sewing machine for working from home.

A lot of people say they want to be financially free, but freedom usually comes at a price. Most jobs will not guarantee financial freedom, hence one has to do things differently to attain the elusive freedom. But how much are you willing to pay for your freedom?

"We are not all privileged" says Ismaila Habibat Emiloju, also known as Abigeal Emiloju.

The 27-year-old from Okene in Kogi State holds an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from Kogi State Polytechnic, but has struggled since after graduation in 2014. She was also unable to further her education due to pausity of funds.

For someone who holds a diploma, Habibat has tried several demeaning trades like selling noodles at road sides in Lokoja. She had also served in restaurants and hotels where she cooked and served food, all in a bid to feed.

In 2015, Ms Emiloju started to learn dressmaking but it was not so easy a journey for her, as she goes on and off the programme.

Fast forward to 2019, young Emiloju moved to Ilorin, the Kwara State capital in search of greener pastures. For her, it was better to trade in the line where she had garnered experience previously than to start a fresh course in an entirely different area, so she elected to go back and 'complete' a course on dressmaking.

To begin her course, Habibat had to part with more than N60,000 just to learn the art of dressmaking. She revealed that her boss only allowed her to pay in three instalments because she could make a dress, else, she would have been required to pay in full before commencing.

Her apprenticeship ran with few hitches here and there, but thankfully, she is done and ready to be independent or take personal jobs.

Enter, freedom list.

For Habibat Emiloju to be free to take personal jobs which she can do to earn money of her own, she has to fulfill the list above. Tubers of yams, a big cooler of rice, drinks, certificate fee, association fee are few items on the list. Suffice to say, the list above would take approximately N200,000 or above to fulfill.

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Bro..

It is almost as though the saying "what a man can do, a woman can do better" exists because of Jane Ifeoma, one of the few women who believe that the female folks are not lesser than their male counterparts when it comes to doing a job.

Jane Ifeoma does mason for a living. She goes to construction sites in her vicinity to join male folks on the job. Whenever she gets turned down because she is a woman, she challenges the decision by saying that bricklaying is not gender specific, as it is not an activity undertaken by people who are healthy and energetic.

Ms Ifeoma started mason years ago, when she could not secure a better job or business to fend for her extended family. Fortunately, she now makes between N200,000 and N260,000 per job and can now comfortably take care of her family.

Presently, bricklaying has afforded Ms Ifeoma enough money to start her own house, build a store, an underground water tank, purchase a motorcycle, among other things.

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Every day in Nigeria, we read stories that either leave us emotionally distraught or force a smile on our faces. At the end of some of these stories, we are reminded that all hope is not lost in humanity, and that there are still people out there who are in the business of lifting others. The story of Ugochinyere Eze is one of such stories which leaves a much desired after tatse.

Ugochinyere Eze is a woman whom you would categorise in the lower class of the society. As an ordinary citizen who fries and sells akara to support her husband's okada business (commercial motorcyclist), no one would have thought that she would one day rise in status to become a Councillor anywhere in this world. The reason is not because akara sellers are not human beings, but because in Nigeria, politics is seen as an aspect of life reserved only for the wealthy or high and mighty in the society.

According to Ugochinyere Eze, she was only 17 when her mother died, leaving her to cater for her six siblings. Things were especially difficult for her and her siblings because their father married seven (7) wives and each wife had the responsibility of taking care of their own children. So, you can imagine the burden on the shoulders of a first born child if they lost their mother.

Ugochinyere tried her hands on several ventures until she finally settled for frying and selling akara. Fortunately, she was able to send some of her siblings abroad to countries like South Africa and Brazil, with proceeds from her akara business.

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Aguogba:
OP, I rep Living spring Corper (OS/**B/1113) millennium camp Ede was fun that year when PDP was sharing the money. 2 maluu every weekend with steady power supply from the back up genset courtesy of Onyinlola / Erelu Obada. If you no serve for Osun, wetin you gain?

Good for you.

I'm as old as 13A

To be single does not reduce you or make you less of a human being. It will do you a world of good if you consider marriage as an addition to your status and not an avenue to fulfillment. Why do you think they say "marriage is not a bed of roses"?

Marriage is a responsibility, therefore one need to be sure that one is ready to accommodate another person in their space before they jump in. Why this is is so that one does not jump out at the same speed one jumped in.

That said, here are nine (9) things a single person can do in the meantime before they find their missing rib.

1. Mingle with Singles
The first thing to do is to look for people who are single like yourself and become friends with them. This will help you love and accept yourself more.

Open your heart, accept your flaws, however grave you think they may be.

2. Have a Career or a Business
Do not wait until you find a wife or a husband to get a job or to begin an enterprise. Have something of your own. It could be a job or a business.

3. Be aware of your responsibilities both at home and at work.

4. Take Care of Yourself
You have a responsibility to look after your parents and siblings, but you also have to take care of yourself. Have a good bathe, and always dress nicely. Arrange your house and surroundings, and also pay attention to your health.

5. If people around you talk about your marital status as though it is bad, do not let it bother you. Being single is not a crime.

Always remember that some people think or believe that the reason why some are still single is because they lead a wayward life or because they are ill-mannered. Such people do not care to know if you ever want to get married. Whatever you want to do with your life is your own business, therefore, pay no mind to what they say.

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ZIINI:
No be for niaja here na the drink you buy not the bottle
The day we go reach there and experience some things ehhhhn if we no cry na small go remain

I dey tell you!

greenskittles:
I call all my Professors by their first names. These are people at the pinnacle of their field o! They are well known in their research areas. Also, I remember I had an assignment that I felt he overlooked part of my work and brought it to his attention. Just look at the response for God's sake In Nigeria they'll say I'm challenging them.

ngwababe, ihe emeziri emezi dị nma o.

femi4:
Naija lecturers are crazy.....100 level first semester was out, my coordinator was like: " How did you do it....no carry over"

ngwababe come and see.

femi4:
Naija lecturers are crazy.....100 level first semester was out, my coordinator was like: " How did you do it....no carry over"

ngwababe @ngwababe come and see.

EdmundChidera:
Whether prospective or corper what matters most is that after that 1 year........................I don't know again

LOL. Your head is paining you.

Ecomac1:
Thanks for the information. Did you forget condom??

Hohoho. I thought sex is not allowed in camp?

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After the long wait occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world, fresh graduates of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are set to resume a three week stay in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientations camps across the country.

This piece focuses on essential items prospective corps members need for a three week stay in orientation camps.

1. Call Up Letter
This is the first item a prospective corps member needs; it is the ticket into camp. How do I mean? The call up letter is the document and evidence which shows that a graduate of a tertiary institution is eligible to be admitted into an orientation camp. Without this document, registration in camp will be impossible.

2. Photocopies of Documents
A prospective corps member should endeavour to run between 10-12 copies of all relevant documents, including school certificate or statement of result before resuming at NYSC orientation camp.

3. Passport Photographs
To avoid stress at the NYSC orientation camp, a prospective corps member should have at least 30 copies of passport size photographs. This should be enough for all forms required to fill out in camp. For corps members who wish to redeploy, make more than 30 copies.

4. Stationeries
Items like pen, paper, correction pens, staplers and pins will come in handy.

5. White T-shirt
Although corps members will be given two pairs of white T-shirts in camp, it would be wise to take some from home. Reason for this is that you may not be given your size (consider: oversize for very slim people, and undersize for plus size comrades). The number of T-shirts to take to camp is at the discretion of the corps member, but I suggest three (3) pairs as they may not have time to wash all the time.

T-shirts should be round neck.

6. White Shorts
Same as in point 5 above, prospective corps members need to take plain white shorts to camp. White T-shirts and shorts is the only uniform or dress code allowed in NYSC orientation camps. Depending on the orientation camp, corps members may not be allowed to wear coloured clothings to church or mosques on Sundays and Fridays respectively.

7. Plain White Sneakers
Prospective corps members are required to wear ONLY plain white sneakers or tennis shoes while in camp. Anything other than the stated colour or pattern is contraband. Although the service will provide corps members with white shoes labelled NYSC, it is wise for a corps member to take at least two plain white shoes with them to orientation camp. Reason for this is because you may not get your actual size.

8. White Stockings
Corps members are required to wear white stockings in orientation camps. I suggest three or more white stockings to add what will be given in orientation camp.

9. A Pair of Slippers
NYSC orientation camps are regimented and officials are particular about dress codes, but corps members need to take a pair of slippers with them to camp. You cannot imagine having a bathe with white shoes, can you?

10. Insecticide-Treated Net
NYSC orientation camps are usually fumigated and most times the procedure lasts until the end of camping or even more, but it is never a wise decision to leave anything to chance. This is the reason why a prospective corps member should go with an insecticide-treated net or mosquito net to camp. You do not want to be down with malaria, do you?

11. Disinfectant
Bathwater in most orientation camps, especially in northern Nigeria are 'unclean' and needs to be disinfected. Take disinfectants to orientation camp to minimise risk of an infection.

12. Basic Medication
NYSC orientation camp clinics are either inadequately equipped with medication or they quickly run out of basic medicines. To help yourself, carry medicines such as analgesics, allergy pills, nusuea relief pills etc.

13. Waist Pouch/Bag
The importance of this cannot be overemphasised. Therein, you can put your phones, petty cash, ATM cards, pens and other items that can fit in.

While I was at NYSC orientation camp in Ede, Osun State, many corps members slept with their waist bags to avoid losing valuable items.

14. Torchlight or Rechargeable Lamp
This item will come in handy if you need to do anything after lights out. You can use them in the bathroom early in the morning whilst you prepare for morning drill and meditation.

Most NYSC orientation camps disconnect the sockets to avoid electricity surge which may lead to a fire outbreak, but in case you go with a rechargeable torchlight or lamp, you can charge them at Mami market at little cost.

15. Cash
Owing to its grave importance, this should have been the number one item on the list. I do not need to tell you what cash can be used for at NYSC orientation camps, but if you do not like to eat camp food, I assure you you will need a lot of cash to get by in camp. Recharge cards, charging of devices, pleasure are other things you would need money for.

Ensure you go with an ATM card, in case you run out of cash before the end of orientation camp.

16. T[b]oiletries[/b]
Towels, handkerchiefs, tissue papers, sanitory pads etc.

17. Bedspread, Pillow and Pillow Case
While mattresses are given to prospective corps members in NYSC orientation camps, they should not expect that to come with a bedspread or pillow or pillow cases.

If you do not like stress, you can get these items at Mami market in your NYSC orientation camp, but expect it to be a little expensive compared to regular markets.

18. Plates, Cups, and Spoons
Go with a bowl and flat plates, food flask, cups and spoons for nourishment.

19. Padlock
People lose things at NYSC orientation camps, therefore, it is important to have this item to secure your bags and boxes.

20. Bucket
Except you can go 20 days without a bathe, you will need a plastic bucket.

BONUS. Something for Distraction

Sometimes it might get boring in NYSC orientation camp. At this point you will need something to distract you. A book, music device, handheld computer game etc. should suffice.

Meanwhile, according to the Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), announced that Stream 1B would kick off orientation on Thursday, 3 December 2020 and end on Tuesday, 22 December, 2020.

Stream 2 of the same batch would resume in camp on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 and end on Monday, 25 January, 2021.

Stream 1A kicked off orientation on 10 November, 2020 and will end on Monday, 30 November, 2020.

Have you been called up for national youth service? How excited are you?

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