As I type this I’m at the hotel I’m lodged following the passing out of the 21days orientation program; how time flies. Before this moment… Camp became more fun filled because of my new friends and I was now accustomed to the routine. Wake up at 5am, beagle goes off at 5:30am, run to the […]
Tales of A Nigerian Corper. Wamakko Camp, Sokoto.
Hi everyone, I’ve not been able to post for the past few days because I’ve been indisposed and network walked away from our camp, it seems the backlog stress of traveling and adjusting to the new weather came falling on me. I’ve had to leave the parade ground to go to the clinic, I couldn’t […]
Tales of A Nigerian Corper. Day 3: Swearing-in Ceremony.
I struggled to get off the bed, dressed up and went back to bed till they blow the bugle. I’m glad for that short nap, as usual, it was very cold but not as cold as day 2, it’s 17 degrees today and I’m better prepared. We had a long morning devotion and exercise started, […]
Tales of A Nigerian Corper. Day 2: Hello, How May I Help You?
After few minutes of morning exercise with the ManOWar crew, those of us who hadn’t been registered were excused to do our registration. I went back to the hostel to change and get my documents so I could begin my registration. As it’s typical of Nigerians, there was a rush and disorderliness and unlike the […]
Tales of A Nigerian Corper. Day 1: Answering the Call.
I was posted to Sokoto, the northern part of Nigeria, for my National Youth Service Corps(NYSC). Hold that thought, let me take you to the beginning; me dialing the number. About three months ago, I heard it was time to register for NYSC, so between housejob, calls and tired days, I succeeded in registering after […]