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how much is medical fitness at Lagos general hospital, Isolo?? urgent reply please

Patwitme:
yes the person can apply so far he/she has the required discipline. is a federal job moreover there is nowhere it was stated that a third class should not apply.

can statistician apply?? but not practising the course

uchefefe:
Hello!

For background, I was born to a Igbo father and a black American mother. I grew up in the U.S., and because my father didn't teach me anything about Nigeria, for the first part of my life I didn't even know I belonged to another culture. As I got a bit older I would question him about things pertaining to Nigeria; his response was "that's not important" or "don't ask such questions, focus on your book instead". At some point I asked him if he spoke another language. He confirmed that he did, but when I asked him to teach me he told me "no one speaks it, instead we just use English" and I accepted that answer.

I had a revelation one day in middle school when eating lunch with one of my friends. Like me she was born in the U.S., but had Chinese parents. We had gone to school together for nearly 10 years, so I was shocked when one day she picked up a phone call from her grandmother and spoke to her in fluent Chinese. When I questioned her on how she learned, she told me that her parents had been teaching her. That way, if she ever goes to China she won't struggle to communicate with her people, and if she chooses not to go she'll at least be able to talk with her grandparents that don't know English.

This impassioned me and that evening when my father came home from work I begged him to teach me Igbo, even though "no one speaks it". He agreed and taught me simple phrases like "kedu", "afa m bu", and "o di mma". The thing is, which it was nice to know these things I could not actually use them to communicate. I didn't understand Igbo grammar and my vocabulary was limited to basic greetings. When I began asking him the name of household items and chores he became angry with me. He told me I was focusing on Igbo and not my books (even though my grades were great), and that he'll punish me if I keep asking so I stopped.

Getting more so to the point, I'm now a graduate student in my early 20's. While I have tried my best to study Igbo, I have met many frustrations that have led me to investigate Hausa and Yoruba. At this point, it simply pains me that when I meet people from my country, I have no means of communicating with people from my country besides English. I plan on moving to Nigeria in the not-so-distant future, and when I go I want to be fluent is something.

Between the three major languages, the arguments I have for each are:

Igbo
As an Igbo person, it makes sense for me to prioritize my language. I don't want to just sit there confused and lost during family gatherings, I also want to be able to speak to my grandparents who don't understand English well. That's really the only positives of Igbo though, even excluding the past experiences mention above, I've over all become disheartened by the idea of learning the language for a variety of reasons.

Yoruba
One thing I like about Yoruba language is that Yoruba people seem to have put a lot of effort into developing it and teaching it. Most Nigerians I've met in the U.S. that speak a Nigerian language speak Yoruba, despite the fact that I've met mostly Igbo people. In addition, of Nigerians I've met also born in the U.S., only the Yoruba's are able to speak their language. Despite that, my family roots are in the South East. I may be able to speak with more Nigerians by learning Yoruba, but I'll still be disconnected from my family. Yoruba people might seem to have less of a "complex" when it comes to their language than Igbo people, but I have observed it's still there.

Hausa
I've only ever met one Hausa family in the U.S., but from what I've observed in Nigeria they seem to practice their language the most. In addition, it seems like Hausa is a lingua franca for most of the country, and many non-Hausas are fluent in the language. Hausa is one of the few sources I can find unadulterated practice of the language. It's also West Africa's most spoken indigenous languages. It still has the same problems a Yoruba though when it comes to connecting with my family. I also don't know how realistic it is to expect to live in the Northern Part of Nigeria as I have limited experience there.

Like I said, I want to move to Nigeria at some point and that's where I want to raise a family and start a career. When I have children I don't want them to grow up like me. I want them to be connected to their people and be able to communicate with them on a level no other group in the world can. I can tell my children to love and embrace African culture and languages when I know none myself.

I decided to come here for insight from other Nigerians as I have no one to talk to about this in real life. Given everything I've said what do you think I should do? At the end of the day I just want a sense connectivity and belonging among my people. I want to put my efforts into learning a language its speakers wholly embrace so I can pass it on to my children.

Also, I don't intend for this to be tribalistic at all. I would also appreciate if responses avoided tribalistic sentiments.

you don't need to move back to Nigeria to learn Igbo language or any language. you can make friends from Nigeria that can help you. if you don't mind send me a DM via this platform, so i can send you my Whatsapp number. I can teach you general igbo, you know igbo has different dialects. Anticipating your message. take care

marketers needed not those position. you must market the brand. have it in mind before applying.

I always say this. marriage determine your destiny. some marriage can destroy ones destiny or ambitions.
Early marriage isn't an award. it might favour nkechi, it might not favor Tayo.

please Nigerians be careful while travelling from Lagos to Delta.
yesterday 20th September ,2018, would have been the end of a friend of mine's life and other occupants.
They were travelling with FAMOUS TRANSPORT COMPANY from Ejigbo to Owerri. The driver noticed two men on the Ibadan express road after ijebu-ode he speed up, The guys notice and started shooting towards the bus. While my friend was seating with the driver in front, he was busy with his phone and he didn't know what was happening until he notice the driver moving his head and behold a man shooting at their bus. Only thing my Friend heard the sounds of the shooting like someone breaking dry sticks flying and passing the bus but none of the bullets hit the bus. And they all escaped by the effort of the driver and God being with them
I Thank God for saving all the occupants lives. Please let everyone be on alert while travelling on the Road. HERDSMEN ARE EVERYWHERE
PS: MOVE TO FRONT PAGE MBOK

AFO anu

vera is a nice person, down to earth. Social media may make her look like difficult person but she's not.
vera keep living your life

can I have a chat with you. via email. thanks in anticipation.

please let him remember Ejigbo , Isolo, ikotun.

only a woman can make a rich guy humble

buy naija and grow naija. That means buy ABA made or Lagos made

please my people, how can I get loan with NYSC CERTIFICATE as collateral?? I need your advice

youngmajor:
SEE SOURCE FOR MORE

How can I start DATA ENTRY on fiverr?

I need a data entry job.

URGENT REPLY PLEASE

can I apply through phone or PC CAN CANVA WORK ON PHONE. REPLY urgently . THANKS

can Nigerians apply

How can I learn graphics and which app is very good for graphics on PC and mobile??

nice one . thanks for the explanation. I have looking for this

does freelance has data entry work??/ link me how to go about it. Or any data entry online job

grayht:
Nbeke wants to trend See her face like Aba Mannequin

Imagine if she's your sister or your sister is involve. How will you think??

some one going to US for a conference, can he update his status without getting married there?
Must he join an association before going?
reply urgently

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
nné , if you don't know the difference between SAT and GRE, then you need baby steps .
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If you're in Lagos, make out time on one of your Wednesdays and take a stroll to the US embassy and attend the general orientation by Education USA. if you have nice stats (GPA, LOR etc), then you can get into their paid service; its fantastic .

I'm not the one applying for it

k199192:
We pay 887usd for health insurance in my school. St Cloud State university. Maybe you can checall it out.

How did you apply to the school.
can I pm you??

PrinceDekunle:
Hi guys,

Please what is the best way to have foodstuff sent from naija to yankee, something like garri, pepper, maggi and dry fish.

cc lagosismyhome femi312 and others

Don't carry anything that has chicken flavor especially Noodles, you can take out the spices and add Africa natural spices.

imperiouxx:
First of all, agent can't do anything good for you, we all know that here. For your question, by doing online research on your own. Search for government (public) schools in inexpensive states. Good luck

Thanks very much.
Is it necessary for the person to write SAT or GRE exams for going to embassy.
What are the requirements for before going to Embassy.

scripted:
Please everyone I'm currently checking ticket prices and the way I'm seeing them, 920k please can someone point me in the right direction. From Lagos to Montgomery AL ( MGM )

Forr cheaper flight USA is ROYAL AIR MARCO. ( MOROCCO FLIGHT from Lagos, it only leaves once in a day before 6am) the best is to go to airport in the evening of a day before your flight date. Bear it in mind, I don't work with them
Thank me later

how can one apply for M.sc in a good school in USA with low tuition via online #NoAgent recommendation Thanks

Samyj247:
my boss is wicked. he pretends as if he likes u but will finish u at ur back....

you spoke my mind

postbox:
Naso

you just spoke my mind

Thanks for all explanations, advise ,critics and comments.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
This is a post I made 2015 and the mods decided to bring it up this year, showing there's nothing God can not do. Thanks mods ,am grateful
By Gods grace , we are getting married this year.

I got to the church on my own to see how things works there. I will tell you, there are alot of difference. I learnt a lot especially discipline before entry, though I came early before mass started.
Things I didn't see are
They didn't worship( worship songs)
No testimony
No tithe
No dancing.

it was awesome especially the teaching from the priest.
my doubt has been cleared.

Mind you, I was given birth in METHODIST. I grew up in an Orthodox church..

The best place in Catholic are Charismatics and Adoration (I haven't attended)
LOVE YOU ALL.
WISH YOU MORE GRACE TO RIDE THIS YEAR

missyblissy:
Did u marry the Catholic brother?

Not yet. By Gods grace this year. Got to the church on my own to see how things works there. I will tell you, there are alot of difference. I learnt a lot especially discipline before entry,though I came early before mass started.
Things I didn't see are
They didn't worship( worship songs)
No testimony
No tithe
No dancing.

it was awesome.
my doubt has been cleared.

I was complaining about it this morning. I have deleted all the messages. its alarming. God will help us in this country