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Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Access Bank Calling For Aptitude Test (entry-level) (2014) by Etimocracy(m): 5:03pm On Aug 14, 2019

Can someone please expound more as regards my situation. I had a d7 in waec mathematics. However my NECO made up for the bad math grade in waec. I've been using my NECO since then. I have no qualms presenting my WAEC as the DOB is correct. However, I wanna be sure I won't be bounced before deciding on whether I'd go for the test or not. Thanks in anticipation

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Access Bank Calling For Aptitude Test (entry-level) (2014) by Etimocracy(m): 2:12pm On Aug 14, 2019

Please, whoever has access to access recruitment questions should send to etimolivino@gmail.com. thanks in advance.

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: NSCDC Recruitment 2019: How To Apply For Nigeria Civil Defence Corps by Etimocracy(m): 2:34pm On Aug 09, 2019

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 12:28pm On Jul 16, 2019

ditha:
please i need ideas for personal CDS.. NB: i have just 3months left in service

I have no idea as regards personal CDS. I ain't planning on doing one. Good luck though.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 3:34pm On Jul 12, 2019

oazeez1991:
Seriously, d orientation I used 2 av about Northern part of d country, ol tanx 2 hearsay nd misconception 4rm most people in d SW prior 2 my komin 2 serve here is far different. I had 2 reorient myself as per 1st hand experience I'm avin, based on mostly wia I am presently serving as corp member of 18C1 here in Kano state, Ajingi/Gaya precisely (My actual L.G. been Ajingi, but my PPA accommodation is situated @ Gaya).
Dia lifestyle ova here in d North, based on wia I am in particular has been a wonderful, simple one. Dey can boast of giving high rate of hospitality, most especially 2 corper. Corpers are been treated wif respect nd high regard compare 2 SW. I cud agree wif most of wat d OP said abt dia lifestyle dia at Jigawa state as I cud relate it wif village life here in Kano state. D stunts we do pulled most time here are been overlooked which wud mostly be frown at ova at SW. Lot of tinz hapun here dat do amaze me nd will be like, dis can neva be entertain in SW (positive vibes tinz). Can't say abt in d past o, but level of security nd peace of mind I'm avin here is a topnotch compare 2 wat I did experienced back den in Lagos. As a lag breed, I enjoy it more here, except in aspect of dia weather (heat, harmattan, wind, r olwez in d extreme). Aside d weather, I love it here. Avin adventures in d local way.

Ride on OP. More ink 2 ur pen.

Enjoy your service year bro!

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 10:35pm On Jun 19, 2019

Lincoln275:
Literally it means eyin le pe wa wa funra yin le fa ijongbon, find yoruba person to interprete it to you

Oga abeg come back and interprete abegi

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 8:33pm On Jun 15, 2019

missyojo:
I enjoyed your write up and I must commend you for your writing skills. I can relate with all what you pen down as its almost the same where I served too (Niger state). Your diction and command of English is top notch, kudos to you. I wish you a successful service year
Cheers!!!

Thanks.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 8:20am On Jun 15, 2019

The month of February 2019 was an election month. I braced up for the challenge and got ready to carry out my work as the A.P.O (V.P) (Assistant Presiding Officer) of Kafin-Gana polling unit under Kantoga ward. The role could be likened to a P.O because I was in charge of the voting point. Both elections were a success (Presidential and Gubernatorial elections) under my supervision. I garnered quite a lot of experience, all thanks to Jigawa state's INEC and LGI (Local Government Inspector) who took it upon himself to impart in us the rudiments of the electioneering process. One thing struck me. These guys voted as though their lives depended on it. Was I impressed, oh yes I was. Some people would rather stay back at home than vote where I come from with the mindset that whoever will win will certainly win.
Prior to the elections, we were assured that Jigawa is a peaceful state. The elections in the state recorded no electoral casualty. This has further endeared me to the state.
Inasmuch as the elections were peaceful in my polling unit; something spectacular happened. Just when I thought I had seen it all, another scenario showcased itself albeit in a humorous fashion in the gubernatorial election. A woman who came to exercise her franchise suddenly gave a condition to the PDP agents which had to be met before she could vote for them. You might wonder, what could this condition be? Well, she asked them to give her a whooping sum of #150 before she could cast her vote in favour of the PDP. I kept hearing "Naira dari de hamsin" which implies #150. As the P.O of my voting point, I decided to intervene and find out what went wrong as party agents surrounded the said woman. I honestly wanted to roll on the floor after one of the party agents told me what was really happening. I just couldn't stop laughing. It was quite hilarious.
On a more serious note, its quite sad seeing people living in deplorable conditions in several parts of the country (not excluding the south). The crux of the whole matter is that rural communities in Nigeria are neglected by the government.
This has been my experience so far in Jigawa and it has been nothing short of spectacular. If anything else pops up, I'll be sure to update the thread. As a PCM, you strongly ought to make up your mind to stay in Jigawa if eventually NYSC decides to send you here. I give the state thumbs up when it comes to being peaceful. Social vices are close to zero. We've got lovely and accommodating people over here. The weather is harsh and sometimes unpredictable but that shouldn't be a problem because you'll adapt anyway. Moreover, you should on your own part respect their customs and traditions and you'll have no issues whatsoever. Need I add that the respect for Corp Members in this state is massive. Once, I had an altercation with a public bus driver at Onitsha when I was going home for my two weeks post camp break. The man dropped a bombshell on me. He told me right to my face that my NYSC cap ( I was wearing my NYSC cap at the time) was crap. Well, I wouldn't blame the driver. Over here, you are respected.
In summary therefore,Jigawa state is an ideal state to serve. Thanks to anyone who's contributed in one way or another to the thread. I do appreciate.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 8:17am On Jun 15, 2019

j64real:
Hello Etimocracy, I salute your courage to pen this down. But, I want to know if the state government pays allawee? Thanks

Yep, the state pays 5000 each month. But here's the catch, u get paid every two months (I.e 9895)

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 8:33pm On Jun 14, 2019

mrsuccessful:
Sorry bro i'm about to hijack your thread..

**me i served in Kano Dawakin Tofa a local village settlement... For those concerned with se.x u better stick to your fellow corpers for your own good...**

**Major Differences I Noticed **

1. Language barrier (You f*cking have to learn Hausa) you just have to fellaz! on the flip side it's an add, yea! I can speak Hausa)

2. They treat women different:
A woman cannot sit in between two guys, same as men,

A female does not make any physical contact with a male not even a hand shake,

Women are not allowed to pray together with men, they go to mosque (masallahchi) on Sundays and a special school called Islamiya

Throughout my stay I never saw a woman sitting in the front passenger sit of a PUBLIC vehicle

3. There's a funny relationship with animals:

locals own cats and cats are not afraid of people but down here in the south na to shout witch!! And chase them but Here cats just go around their normal business, thesame with other animals...

Here we have carmels and horses it's a serene habitation here..

Animals no dey fear, like you'll be eating then rams and goats will start crowding see mind..

I can also walk through the mist of 200 cows without any fear but for South if we see just one cow dey pass na to clear road o! We no wan hear say! One thing happen

4. They have mosque like inside every bank, filling station even inside Shoprite (Ado Bayero mall) they don't joke with prayers. A cahier will just stop counting your money that he's going to pray... Make I hear say igbo man stop to count money for waytin na?

5. Things are super cheap especially transportation you can use 15naira for Transport my people 15 NAIRA... food stuff is cheap too, we had to throwaway tomatoes and onion, it was too much

6. A guy is not allowed to enter a house if they are females also living in the house is called Ba a shiga but female corpers are free to go in....urna see cheating

Plenty numerous to mention like also loading people in the boots of cars and buses, bicycle is a popular means of transportation (early mornings is like China everybody on byke)

IT WAS FUN!!....

KANO mykau!! Inna je Hausa pala pala (meaning:Kano is go, I understand hausa plenty plenty)....

Thank you for the experience

**Note: The experience might vary based on your location but it's 70% thesame**

You couldn't have captured it any better. You didn't hijack the thread. Thanks for your input bro.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 8:28pm On Jun 14, 2019

lastmessenger:
Thank God you came back alive. If you are there and there is religious crisis, its rest in peace we would be typing. Those guys are not good people. How can people who kill for the slightest provocation be called good.

I'm still serving. There are good people everywhere in the world. We shouldn't be quick to generalize.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 9:59am On Jun 14, 2019

I wanna commend everyone who's contributed to the thread so far. Thanks. I do appreciate.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 9:49am On Jun 14, 2019

My story wouldn't hold much water if I fail to chip in these few words of advice to PCMs. Thus, answering the questions below could be of great help to any PCM.
*Do you want to save no matter how little during your service year?
*Do you want to serve in a state with the least possible cost of living?
If your answer to the above questions is a yes; then, Jigawa state is a place you ought to consider ( I haven't lived in any other Northern state, thus, wouldn't want to generalize).
Serving in a rural area has its pros and cons just like the urban areas isn't spared of certain mishaps. Serving in the rural area has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Therefore, if you have the same line of thought as I do,you will most certainly have to forgo some alternatives such as social life, sometimes electricity, easy access to water etc for a year. Network fluctuations could also be added to the list. I read an article on nairaland when I was a PCM; the writer made it very clear that it's either you serve in a rural area and become the Jagaban or go for the urban areas if you are really socially inclined. He couldn't have said it any better. Food is immensely cheap in Sundimina and that has enabled me save beyond my imagination ( Hey, don't ask how much I've managed to save so far). The locals here have been of immense help. Always ready to give one a helping hand (God bless them).They most times give us (Corp Members) stuff for free. I can't recall the last time I bought beans over here. Its that good! I'm not trying to shove it down your throats, I'm merely stating facts. If giving up social life for savings is what it takes, then I'd readily serve in a rural setting over and over again.
Remember, its different strokes for different folks. The truth is, the rural areas are devoid of any social life. However, that shouldn't deter your resolve to serve in any rural community. People ostensibly tend to forget that service is just for a year!

# Election experience loading......#

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:53am On Jun 14, 2019

maynation:
Oga park well abeg.

You made me surf through all the pages only to know the story is still far from completion.

No vex na. I honestly didn't think my write-up would have this many viewers.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:52am On Jun 14, 2019

quentin06:
15 yrs ago you wouldnt be saying this, jigawa, kano and katsina axis were desirable places, the people friendly and accommodating they respect corpers even uniformed people there pet corpers, that was before this bandit saga.

What have I said exactly. The aim of this thread is to encourage PCMs to serve in Northern Nigeria and I'm not done with the article. You are right, the people are really the most friendly set of individuals I have ever seen. Judge me when I'm done with the piece.
I didn't create the thread to just bash the North, every part of the country has its own share of problems. Thus, the need to lay it all bare.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:39am On Jun 14, 2019

maynation:
Una no go allow person wey get him story finish am.

I go try finish am #smiles#

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:38am On Jun 14, 2019

Oritsewhandey:
..........
The camp is not at Dutse. It's is the Passing Out Parade Ground that is at Dutse.

Also the NYSC State head office. You find the zonal coordinators work in there.

While CORPERS LIASON OFFICERS are corpers, like you, assigned headship, within locations where corpers are posted and temporarily reside.

My allowances were paid to one local Farmers bank, by the junction to the then (I guess) Corners Lodge at Birnin Kudu. A big brownish, house with seat out at the front.

I had this notion that Fanisau is part of Dutse since the Orientation camp is just a stone throw away from Dutse. Thanks for your input.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:35am On Jun 14, 2019

shigoslim:
I also camp in jigawa ... batch A 2019 though best orientation camp in Nigeria but me jeje relocated back to south west. Good luck to u

You should have stayed back. Asides some of the issues highlighted in my write-up. It is a great state to serve. As far as I know, I'm enjoying my service year.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:31am On Jun 14, 2019

Oritsewhandey:
....................

Has the orientation camp been relocated from GUMEL? I did mine, there, years back.
Primary duty of assignment with MINISTRY OF HEALTH, BIRNIN KUDU.
I surprised to see FANISAU.

I camped at Fanisau in October 2018 to be precise.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:28am On Jun 14, 2019

mcjohny:
like your article
how about housing in jigawa? please tell me more

I don't know much about housing in the state since I'm in a rural setting. My school has an accommodation for Corp Members.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 7:25am On Jun 14, 2019

Hamzaay:
Your writing skills is indeed very commendable. That alone should put food on your table.

Thanks

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 2:26am On Jun 14, 2019

The long awaited wedding day finally showed up. The staff of the Junior Secondary School didn't disappoint. We showed up to support our own and wish him a happy married life. It was a colourful event and even though I wasn't in support, there was absolutely nothing I could do. The boy's father was quite pleased when he saw us and gave us a hearty welcome.
Suffice it to say, we had fun. The boy was no where to be found the next couple of weeks and I understood perfectly. He's a family man now, hence no point attending school anymore.
#to be continued#

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:48am On Jun 14, 2019

Bbbwings:
What is new about the experience up north.
A cliche that it is a safe space despite what we hear in the news.
OK
Let me read it first.

Yea this is a true northern experience
A place reeking with the stench of poverty, illiteracy, and insecurity.
This doesn't matter. They like it that way.

Thank God for your life you made it back in one piece.

And the dunderheads on here only want sex stories..

Aww, its comforting to know that you actually read the piece. For the record, I'm still serving. Just thought it necessary to pen down my experience so far In the state.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:35am On Jun 14, 2019

sammyuche:
How much did u pay the mod to push this to fp

#0 was paid. Look on the bright side bro.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:07am On Jun 14, 2019

TheExecutioner:
Super man is from DC Comics not Marvel.

Thanks for the correction.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:05am On Jun 14, 2019

enemyofprogress:
up till now you've not made mention of fokn any babe in jigawa?are you sure you travelled down there with your prick? Your story and stay there are incomplete without you fokn at least 5 babes there.

I wanted to simply ignore. However its important I respond to this one.
I definitely travelled to Jigawa state with my prick! wink

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:01am On Jun 14, 2019

fakuta:
I am from Adamawa but I served in Jigawa.
Honestly I was surprised with some of their lifestyles. I was just asking myself if was in northern Nigeria or another world, especially about the child marriage. During my time 2014/2015 I was invited by 14yrs old boy to his wedding. I was kind of freezed
God bless sule Lamido.
Northern Nigeria need leaders like him.
The infrastructural development and Free education was what his state needed the most that time and he did it.

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 1:00am On Jun 14, 2019

Wow! Saw this thread on the FP and I can't help but marvel. Network over here has been an eyesore hence my inability to update the thread. I guess I'll do that tomorrow.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 12:56am On Jun 14, 2019

johnjay4u2u:
l love your use of words, OP.
You should be teaching English.
Also, consider freelance writing.

Nigeria has separate worlds within it. We are worlds apart per ethnicity.

Thanks.

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 12:10am On Jun 13, 2019

Leauwizzy:
currently serving in Jigawa...the people here are very nice. the problem is that language issue...

Yep it is. Which part of Jigawa re u serving?

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NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 10:41pm On Jun 12, 2019

#To be Continued#

NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience In Jigawa State. by Etimocracy(op): 10:39pm On Jun 12, 2019*

Being in school everyday for me could be likened to eating a delicious meal everyday. I was behind my desk one afternoon (I think it was a Wednesday) marking test scripts when a male student walked into my office to give me yet another shocking yet enthralling moment of my existence. You wanna find out, then just stay glued!
Good afternoon Mallam, he said, I responded with a smile, thus he proceeded. "I am inviting you to my wedding ceremony next week" he finally let the cat out of the bag. I immediately let go of my pen and for the first time looked up to really see the young fellow who stood before me talking about marriage. I had to be sure of what I heard, so, I asked him to repeat he just said which he did. There was no vacillation in his speech and I was pretty sure I didn't hear whisperings from the gods either. By my estimate, the boy wouldn't exceed 17 years of age at the time. I was stunned. I asked of his class, he replied JSS2. He came bearing gifts. I accepted the sweet candies he brought me as invitation gifts since it would have been outrightly rude not to do so. Furthermore, before I set him on his way, I instructed him to make sure he introduced me to his wife to be to give my blessings as his teacher. He agreed and left. About two hours later, some primary school pupils mostly females entered my office and greeted, I could tell they were primary pupils because of their uniform. It might interest you to know that the Junior secondary school is just about in the same surroundings as the primary school. Thus, the primary school pupils have access to the Jss section. I needed an interpreter and lucky me, a fellow teacher was just around the corner. He told me that the girl in front of me is the soon to be Ameriya (wife) to the JSS2 student who visited me earlier. I asked of her class and learned she was in primary 6 at the time.
Oh my goodness! I felt like passing out. This is Child marriage for goodness sake (I didn't say it out loud for fear of displeasing my fellow teacher). I managed a wry smile and dismissed them. I was quite concerned. Why would some individuals with unashamed determination hand their young female children to early marriages with such convictions and a maddening self compulsion. I really was enraged at the whole drama but I didn't show it. How could I? Afterall, its their way of life. One thing that struck me was the fact they were so happy about the development. "Marriage is progress" I'd hear them say, I totally beg to differ. Here I am, in my twenties thinking of ways to make money and teenagers in this part of the country can think of nothing else but marriage. What an irony. Enough of my ranting.

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