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I have head a lot of negative news about how South Easterners treat the Hausa in Nigeria, so I decided to travel and see for myself.

Here is a review of mine. I will like to hear your opinion on this.


BRIEF ACCOUNT OF MY EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA


When we hear about South Eastern Nigeria in the North, the first thing that comes to mind is IPOB, secessionist, BNG, Nnamdi Kanu and the killing of Northerners etc. However, my journey to that region left me with a pleasant experience.

My intension to travel to Enugu was on the 19th of January, 2022, but the journey couldn't proceed for the fact that there's a sit at home order declared by IPOB for the 18th of January, 2022 to show support and solidarity to Nnamdi Kanu on his court appearance. Some renegades, using the name of IPOB, have declared the sit at home to be for 3 days: 17th, 18th and 19th. Most transportation companies were reluctant to travel to South East for fear of the unknown. To be on the safer side, I postponed my travel to the 20th of January, 2022.

In the morning of the 20th January, 2022, I arrived ABC transport to travel to Enugu.

When we departed, a prayer was said by one of the passengers- a combination of songs of the praise of Christ and the a final prayer for God's protection. I joined in the prayers in my way of faith.

Our first point of call was the station in Gwagwalada, some passengers, including me, used the opportunity to use the convenience. We proceeded immediately to Lokoja without much waste of time.

In Lokoja, we stopped for 15 minutes to allow those who intend to eat something and also use the convenience do so. We left Lokoja for Enugu at around 10:50am. The bulk of the journey is in Kogi state then through Benue state before entering Enugu. The beautiful landscape as we proceed is beyond awe!

ARRIVAL IN ENUGU

Before entering Enugu city, the beautiful landscape of the South East manifest itself to me. The vegetation is succulent and green with palm kernel trees spread to a wide expanse of the land; a beauty to behold indeed.

We entered Enugu city at around 3:55pm and was dropped at 'Abaka' Junction. I picked a Keke Napep to take me to Villa Toscana. The Keke man wanted to cheat me realising that I'm a stranger in town, but at the end, it was a good bargain. One thing I have noted is that, cost of transportation in Enugy is very high, and there are no motorbikes transversing the main roads in town.

On my arrival to Villa Toscana, a friend picked me up and took me a little around to see the beauty of Enugu and its surrounding. In all honesty, I immediately fell in love with the town. Afterwards, I was taken to a hotel by name 1st Eleven, where I spent my first night.

The next day, we proceeded to Anambra state for the main business of the visit. It was just like a 30 mins drive from Enugu to Anambra. We pass through a beautiful scenery that is full of luxurious vegetation.

The ban on eating cow meat appears not to be holding or perhaps, it's over exaggerated as I saw many butchers openly selling cow meat on the open street.

After I concluded the business of the day in Anambra, I returned back to Enugu. On my back to Enugu, we went to a nice eatery where we ate 'Abaca', a local delicacy made from cassava and a freshly cooked bush meat made from antelope. A cooked meal in the South East is quite expensive though!

MY TOURING OF ENUGU TOWN

I went round Enugu to further explore the town. It's quite a well arranged town with many smiling faces. I observed that, most of the banks and other private institutions have removed the Nigerian flag from their building. This might be as a result of the IPOB threat in my opinion.

I canvassed with a lot of people, who by the way are very friendly and welcoming. I asked some about their opinion with regards to Nigeria State and whether secession is in the interest of the South East. The answer were always in the negative as they prefer to remain in Nigeria, but want the system to be restructured.

I saw a lot of Northerners well dressed in their native attires openly doing their businesses without any molestation.

I continue to explore the town for hours and my experience will forever be in the positive. Perhaps, Enugu town is different. Before proceeding to my accommodation to rest, I had a stop at a beautifully constructed park called 'Unity Park', where I rested for some few hours while appreciating the scenery and peaceful nature of the place.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. My intention is to go further into the South East, when an opportunity avail itself once again.

Nigeria is such a marvelous country, but you will only appreciate the country more, when you travel and explore its make up.

Peace!


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My brother those negative things you hear about South East are some of the fake news which the Lagos-ibadan news media circulate. Igbos are welcoming and South East is a comfortable place to reside in. I'm happy for you for taking this bold step. I will be glad to hear more of this from you. God bless

Lolzzz... Good for you.

DispatcherLagos:
My brother those negative things you hear about South East are some of the fake news which the Lagos-ibadan news media circulate. Igbos are welcoming and South East is a comfortable place to reside in. I'm happy for you for taking this bold step. I will be glad to hear more of this from you. God bless

Thank you and hopefully