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After our last orientation Passing Out Parade, we were quickly stationed like debris amidst garbage at the pavilion, according to our platoons. Immediately, Mrs. Ann, the platoon officer, handed me my PPA letter. I was filled with excitement for divergent reasons. While for some corps members their relocation worked, others were gnashing their teeth in frustration.

Before corps members could even settle into the realization of their PPA letters staring at them on their dashboards online, buses were already queuing up, ready to convey them to the 17 LGAs in Abia State. If only my friend Kayode had been posted to the same LGA as I was. Unfortunately, he was posted to Isuikwuato in fact, to an interior village.

Commuting on the road from Umunna Bende to Umuahia North took us approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. While in the bus, we corps members were busy discussing and contemplating what lay ahead for us, especially at the state capital. Thus far, I found Umuahia to be quite busy the hustling and bustling spirit is very present. The drainage system is generally free of dumps and refuse; however, in some areas, it's a totally different scenario. To a large extent, the power supply is very consistent.

Finally, our bus arrived at the NCCF (NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN CORPERS FELLOWSHIP)lodge, which is close to the State House of Assembly. At the entrance, a pack of dogs welcomed us one is named Hephzibah and the other Apostle. They were so calm and tame.

NCCF is a very regimented environment that encourages Christian values. However, some of the rules shocked me to my bone marrow, such as:

Members of the family are prohibited from speaking any language other than English, Igbo, or speaking in tongues.
Wearing of shorts is strictly banned.
The gate closes by 8:00 p.m., and lights out is at 10:00 p.m.
Morning devotion is held at 5:00 a.m., and we are woken by a tambourine.
The monthly meal subscription costs ₦22,000 and covers other utilities.
No playing of loud or secular music.

This, in fact, is currently where I’m residing pending when my accommodation is finally settled.
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Lol.... Anyway that's the in rules all NCCF nation wide. That was the rules as far back as 2016, Don't know it's still same till today.
I ve forgotten one slang use to denote flouting of rules especially wearing non trousers or short skate.
In Northern State they will tell you Bar Shiga(meaning no entry with short wears.)
You can't wear siglets too

Mabuggi88:
Lol.... Anyway that's the in rules all NCCF nation wide. That was the rules as far back as 2016, Don't know it's still same till today.
I ve forgotten one slang use to denote flouting of rules especially wearing non trousers or short skate. You can't wear siglets too

Exactly 💯 I wore singlet outside of the bathroom and they almost roasted me.

I'm relatively new to the NCCF setting, and it will take a while before I fully assimilate into the scheme of things. From what I've observed so far, they usually organize programs such as evangelism and go for outreaches.

Today is the Saturday evening service, and all the corpers are gathered in the sanctuary, praising God. Here, they refer to themselves or key leaders with titles such as Pastey, Mastey, Mamo, Papo, and Prayo. I'm still trying to differentiate each of these roles individually.

Meanwhile, the Mobilizing the End-Time Army program is fast approaching, along with the State Conference.

The vocalists who lead praise and worship are very professional, and the keyboardist is incredibly skilled. For the past few days, they've been celebrating the birthdays of some key officials.

Get ready for more updates.

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