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All Human Needs Matter
All human needs matter. Man as a being is composed of spirit, soul and body. Therefore, he has spiritual, social, physical, economic, emotional, material, among other needs, for his total well-being. All are important, complimentary and indispensable of one another. Some of these are self-met, some reliant on others, and some both.

As humans, equality in every sphere is unattainable. Satisfaction is insatiable. Some are able to cater for themselves and even for others. Many cannot meet some of their needs. It is important to note that needs vary from person to person and place to place. Whereas a person may be in need of finances, another's may be of emotion, and yet another, spiritual. Social needs may be prevalent in one location, while in another, it may be physical (e.g. health).

It is pertinent to understand that the well-being of all mankind is a common need. Therefore, all human beings must be concerned about one another. Also, where one is a position to be of help, let there be no hesitation. In fact, everyone can offer something. The rich man who has plenty of money to help the poor, may lack physical well-being. The one who is physically strong may lack people to love and cherish him. What one has, may be the need of another.

In conclusion, as an individual, everyone must be concerned with the total well-being of self and others. Total, in the sense that meeting one and neglecting another may be disastrous, as all are needs. They are all important and indispensable.

What should you reading this, as a person do?
Know that you may not have all, but have SOMETHING that another needs.
Understand that all PARTS join to make a WHOLE.
Don't give money and neglect attention. Check on that person whom you assisted financially. He may be dying of loneliness. Give that person you love and care for money. He may be dying of something only money can solve.
Teach others what you know and do, that makes you whole. It may be a part of what can complete another person's life.
Above all, think well, but not only about yourself. Remember others.

Ayua Jude Terna
judeayua@yahoo.com

All Human Needs Matter
All human needs matter. Man as a being is composed of spirit, soul and body. Therefore, he has spiritual, social, physical, economic, emotional, material, among other needs, for his total well-being. All are important, complimentary and indispensable of one another. Some of these are self-met, some reliant on others, and some both.

As humans, equality in every sphere is unattainable. Satisfaction is insatiable. Some are able to cater for themselves and even for others. Many cannot meet some of their needs. It is important to note that needs vary from person to person and place to place. Whereas a person may be in need of finances, another's may be of emotion, and yet another, spiritual. Social needs may be prevalent in one location, while in another, it may be physical (e.g. health).

It is pertinent to understand that the well-being of all mankind is a common need. Therefore, all human beings must be concerned about one another. Also, where one is a position to be of help, let there be no hesitation. In fact, everyone can offer something. The rich man who has plenty of money to help the poor, may lack physical well-being. The one who is physically strong may lack people to love and cherish him. What one has, may be the need of another.

In conclusion, as an individual, everyone must be concerned with the total well-being of self and others. Total, in the sense that meeting one and neglecting another may be disastrous, as all are needs. They are all important and indispensable.

What should you reading this, as a person do?
Know that you may not have all, but have SOMETHING that another needs.
Understand that all PARTS join to make a WHOLE.
Don't give money and neglect attention. Check on that person whom you assisted financially. He may be dying of loneliness. Give that person you love and care for money. He may be dying of something only money can solve.
Teach others what you know and do, that makes you whole. It may be a part of what can complete another person's life.
Above all, think well, but not only about yourself. Remember others.

Any university student out there?

WHAT'S YOUR TAKE? 

Should strike continue? 

Is strike the best way to solve academic challenges, as the  ASUU always attempt? 

And if strike is not, what in your opinion is the best way? 

Ayua Jude Terna 

Fb: Jude Ayua 

judeayua@yahoo.com

Some brand names Nigerians have wrongly used as generic names.

It is important to identify the distinction between a general/generic name and a specific/brand name, especially as pertaining commercial names. This will save one a lot of embarrassment.

However in Nigeria, it is rather funny and interesting, how some brand names have been wrongly generalized. This must be attributed to the trade advantage of these brands having been pioneers in Nigeria. From toiletries, to provision, to cooking ingredients, some brands have gained popularity as a result of ignorant use of language.

A brand can be defined as a name used to identify a commercial product or service which may or may not be registered as a trademark. Generic on the other hand, pertains to large classes or groups as opposed to specific. It also means in simple terms, not having a brand name. Examples of generic names (for the purpose of this article) are: detergent, seasoning, noodles etc. while brand names include INDOMIE, OMO, MAGGI, and so on. A vital clue to distinguishing between these two is, while most brand names may not be English names, generic names from part of the language.

In Nigeria, some of the above listed examples among others, are really mixed up. Thus;
MAGGI: this is a brand that has replaced the generic name as a seasoning. It's funny how a buyer approaches a seller demanding, "Give me MAGGI" only to be given, and they surprisingly say again, "No be this one. Na ROYCO!" Well, it's not strange. You must know that MAGGI is a brand, as there are many other brands of seasoning-Knorr, Mr. Chef, etc. So, when next you want to make of seasoning other than MAGGI, you should specifically demand for it.

OMO: what name this brand has made. Every detergent in Nigeria today has been swallowed by it. You can imagine how a buyer confidently walks into a shop demanding for OMO, only to return it when given, asking for "the other one-Ariel, Klin, Sunlight..." You should correct that mistake today. It's detergent. Not OMO.

INDOMIE: this is where big trouble lies. Many people don't even know there exists such name as 'noodles'. All they know is INDOMIE. Every brand of noodles in the market today is given this name. However, there are others like Chiki-Chiki, Dangote, Cherry, etc. If you in this category of people, please change.

MORNING FRESH and VOOM: Morning Fresh is only a trade name for this particular LIQUID SOAP, just as VOOM is for SCOURING POWDER. Moreover, MORNING FRESH also produces scouring powder. Another example of liquid soap brand is MAMA LEMON. Therefore, be educated today. Educate others too.

There are many other uncountable brands/trade names that have gained popularity in Nigeria, as a result of inappropriate usage. Just imagine yourself in another country, like England, asking for 'KNORR MAGGI" What a blunder! Save yourself, and your country the embarrassment. You have gotten the knowledge, share it with others.

Feel free to educate us in the comment box about other wrongly generalized brand names you know that are not mentioned here.

Ayua Jude Terna
Facebook-Jude Ayua
judeayua@yahoo.com