BENUE Kopa
A Publication of NYSC Benue State,
2014 Batch ‘C’ End of Service Year Magazine
His Excellency
Samuel Ortom
Executive Governor of Benue State
BRIG. GEN. JB OLAWUMI
FSS MSS DSS psc(+)fdc
Director General, NYSC
HON. LAWRENCE E. ONOJA
Chairman, NYSC Governing Board
Benue State
You are the vanguards of the Change Nigeria needs - President Buhari MRS. ESTHER E. ATAMENWAN
State Coordinator
Governor Ortom Pledges to give NYSC priority NYSC, Beune State
DG, NYSC tasks FIO Desk officers on prompt release of information
Benue Governor’s wife promises to work with NYSC
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MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR
President, Federal Republic Of Nigeria
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SAMUEL ORTOM
Executive Governor, Benue State
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Director-General
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LAWRENCE E. ONOJA
Hon. Commissioner For Youth And Sports.
Chairman, NYSC Benue State Governing Board
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ATAMENWAN E. E. (MRS.)
State Co-ordinator, NYSC Benue State
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Benue Kopa
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Editorial Board
Chairman
Mrs. Atamenwan E.E.
Editor-in-Chief
Mr. Wisdom Agida
Staff Editor(I)
Mr. Philibus Y.C.Z
Staff Editor (II)
Mrs. Victoria Ogwuche
Corps Editor
Salisu Ismail
Articles
Ayodeji Oluwaseun
(cds President)
Ajayi Solomon
Ehigiator David.e
Fatunde Bamidele
Echukwu Judith Ngozi
Jacobs Modupeola .o
Rosecamille Aneke
Iniongun Deborah
Bwejua Fachano
Sunday Blessing
Elisson Christopher
Adeola Dayo
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Graphics Design : Ajayi Solomon
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Editorial Board
MRS ESTHER E. ATAMENWAN
Chairman
MR WISDOM AGIDA Mr. Philibus Y.C.Z Mrs. Victoria Ogwuche
Editor-in-Chief
Staff Editor(I) Staff Editor(Il)
AYODEJI OLUWASEUN SALISU INUSA ISMAIL AJAYI SOLOMON Fatunde Bamidele S.
CDS President Corps Editor Motivation/Design Desk Sport/Retrospect Desk
Ehigiator David E. CHUKWU JUDITH NGOZI JACOBS MODUPEOLA O. Iniongun Deborah
ICT Desk Health Desk Fashion Desk Special Feature
Rosecamille Aneke Bwejua Fachano Sunday Blessing Adeola Dayo
Radio Programme Coordinator Life/Style Desk Interview Desk Cartoonist
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BN/14C/0340
a At the beginning, the journey general.
seems monotonous due to the As usual, BENUE KOPA, covers exciting articles
numerous challenges attached to on a range of issues such as technology,
it. Indeed, the measure of any economy, health, fashion, agriculture,
person is not in how many times entertainment, social life as well as interview
with the scheme's stake holders and lots more.
they falll down but in their ability to get up and This edition, is a must read because it is loaded
with new ideas; which makes it stand unique.
put things right. Today, I feel fulfilled for having Moreso, the photo album section is intended to
keep corps members as one family again even
the opportunity to serve my dear country through after service. On this note, I must appreciate my
supervisor, Mr. Agida Wisdom, for whom
the NYSC and serving in Benue State has made it without his intellectual genius, the production
would not have been successful. Worthy of
more rewarding. mention are Mr. Philibus Y. and Mrs. Victoria
Oguche for their words of wisdom. Editorial
Honestly, the NYSC scheme has offered a friendly board members deserve special mention here
for their tireless efforts in making the magazine
environment for the inculcation of national a reality.
To my fellow corps members, how I wish we
consciousness, cultural integreration and could stick around for a little longer but life has
set an amazing plan for us. Believe me I cannot
prepared us for the real life. Therefore, if say goodbye to you because I have no
guarantee that I could get awesome colleagues
tomorrow judges me kindly, I would attribute that like you, for you are indeed true friends. As we
hang our boots today, we leave with assurance
to my association with the NYSC. But if otherwise that our hearts, souls and spirits will forever be
with the NYSC's fundamental principles of
(God forbid!), I would take the full responsibility. oneness, brotherhood, tolerance, hardworking
and team work. Kudos to the scheme's founding
No doubt, one year of purposefulness is far better fathers.
than more years of wastefulness. Hmm! whenever
I feel like smiling, I know I can look back to the
unforgettable moments I had in Benue state. As I
pass out today, I will miss the Tiv and Idoma
languages, ‘ruam’, (turning food), ‘swage’ (the
energetic Tiv dance), ‘anger’ (white and black
attire) and the hospitality of the Benue people in
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Editor’s note
Oct’ 2015
G entlemen Corps Members, for of weariness; I remember the kind of effort of
the past one year it's been an camp officials who preserved with some of
honour to work with you your deficiencies all in the bid to turn you into
towards achieving a common agents of changes; I remember talking to some
goal in line with the objectives of you and commending the positive attitude
of the NYSC scheme. you showed. Some others however did not
Many of you have during the past months come quite ready for the task ahead and
looked on with eager anticipation to this day needed more encouragement.
and I therefore indulge you with heartfelt The battle you have waged in the nooks and
felicitations. This comes in the knowledge that crannies of Benue State against social vices
you have heeded the call to serve your and vestiges of illiteracy and
motherland despite your earlier misgivings underdevelopment is part of broader struggle
and fear. You mustered up courage and show by the scheme to meet its goals and objectives.
resilience which has led you to this positive For most of you, service year has been a
end. process of rebirth. You have gathered
The feat that you have accomplished in your experiences that will help in your future
various little ways has contributed to the endeavors, while those of you who utilized the
development of Benue state in no small opportunity in the NYSC SAED programs now
measure. possess useful skills that can make you self-
On this occasion of your passing out parade, employed.
my thoughts return it to your first day on In all, you have distinguished yourself, and
camp year ago. For most of you, it seemed like though we part, I have the confidence and
you would not see your service year through. I belief that you will continue to face your
remember your unending questions and the future with character and belief.
effort we made in answering them to the point You will find this edition of the Benue Kopa
Magazine as the many faces of your fellow
compatriots feature.
Once again, congratulations!
Mr. Wisdom
Agida (SPRO)
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ATAMENWAN
E. E (MRS)
STATE COORDINATIOR
Farewell
Massage
M y dear corps members, I heartily meeting the felt needs of your host communities. I
congratulate you on the successful therefore acknowledge you as good ambassadors of
your families, communities andAlma Mata.
completion of your national service.
Distinguished corps members, going forward, I urge
I am also pleased and honoured to you to make prudent utilization of the experiences you
have garnered during the service year towards
convey to you the commendation of achieving your goals and dreams.
the NYSC Director-General, Brig. Your training under various departments of the skill
acquisition and entrepreneurship development
General JB Olawumi on the occasion of your passing- program of the NYSC offers you an opportunity away
from the dwindling chances of paid employment in the
out parade. public service, to be the next generation of small and
medium scale entrepreneurs with big ideas for the
This great feat you have achieved did not happen by future.
accident, it happened because you allowed good values
to flourish in you and you have threaded in the footsteps I therefore encourage you to invest in your skills and
of your predecessors and founding fathers of the scheme potentialities towards self-reliance and self-
by cultivating the culture of hard work, dedication and employment. Also, take advantage of the NYSC
a selfless spirit towards lifting our nation high. Thus you WAP/CBN/NDE collaboration to acquire soft loans
successfully tackled seemingly impossible challenges that will enable you start up.
which brought you to this positive end. The community
development projects you executed as groups and As you sojourn into life, I charge you to continue to
individuals are further indications of the facts that you shun all social vices. Our country needs young and
kept to your pledge and not only co-habited peacefully courageous youths who will further the Nigeria dream.
with you various host communities but also willingly
availed your talents and resourcefulness towards Finally, you may have faced hard times and tumultuous
moments in this course of your service year, but these
you surmounted. Therefore, I have every confidence
that you will continue to rise up and adapt to this
changing circumstances that you will find yourselves
and continue to harness your potentials and those of
your fellow Nigerians.
May almighty God help you and grant you safety as you
travel back to your homes and families.
Once again, congratulations!
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“You are the Vanguards of the Change
Nigeria needs”
- President Buhari tells Corps members Yusufu C.Z. Philibus
P Muhammadu Buhari GCFR bring the country back to its feet, President Buhari said
resident Muhammadu Buhari has called on Corps “My Dear Corpers, the new national rebirth must be
members to key into the change agenda of the championed by you, and other Youths. You are the
present administration in order to move the vanguards of the change Nigeria needs. This
nation to the next level. This call was contained in his Administration is determined to move the country
address to declare open the Stream II orientation course forward, to realize the dreams of our founding fathers.
for Corps members deployed to Benue State for the You must all prepare and join in this important task. I
2015 Batch 'A' Service Year. urge you to endeavour to be good Ambassadors of
CHANGE.”
The President who was represented by the
The father of the nation thereafter revealed
Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, federal government's readiness under his leadership to
sustain the laudable and monumental legacies of the
Samuel Ortom at National Youth Service Corps National Youth Service Corps Scheme by saying that
plans are in the pipeline to fashion out a comprehensive
(NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune said national youth empowerment programme that will be
anchored on the model provided by the NYSC Scheme.
that the concept 'change' as encapsulated in his He said that when unveiled, the programme will
comprehensively address youth unemployment,
presidential campaign was not just a political slogan, but insecurity and other social vices prevalent amongst the
youths. He equally advised the Corps members to avoid
the dawn of the new order, sought for by majority of indulging in crimes and other negative vices that
impede our collective efforts to move the nation
Nigerians. He went further and said that the true change forward, and give out their best in contributing to
Nation-building when posted to their places of primary
desired in the country must start with every citizen, assignment after the orientation course.
especially the youths, adding that all and sundry must President Buhari again restated the
determination of his administration to give Nigeria
embrace attitudinal change for the nation to progress. quality leadership, and particularly support NYSC in
pursuance of its 8-point objectives. In this regard, he
The President used the occasion to call on all said, “On our part, we are prepared and determined to
lead the Nation with sincerity of purpose. We will
Nigerians to exercise self and personal discipline, and continue to support and encourage Corps members and
the National Youth Service Scheme by quick
the courage to do the right thing at the right time and in intervention and fulfillment of statutory obligations at
the right place. He said it was only doing so collectively [13]
that will in turn breed and inspire good conduct and
accountability in the leadership for the nation to
actualize the dreams of the its founding fathers.
Reiterating the desire of his administration to
saddle the youths with a strategic role in his quest to
all tiers of Government. Corps members must be ready hope to Corps members who become disabled or
to participate fully and join hands with all Nigerians to incapacitated during the service year, is indeed
fight the scourge of corruption. I call on you to cultivate laudable. I, therefore, use this opportunity to state that
the spirit of hard work and selfless service.” no Nigerian who suffers any form of incapacitation
while in service to this great country will be
To end his address, the President applauded abandoned.”
NYSC leadership for recently coming up with the
NYSC Hope Alive Programme (NYSC - HAP). He said
“This initiative, which is aimed at giving succour and
Governor Ortom Pledges to give NYSC Priority
Yusufu C.Z. Philibus
His Excellency, Executive Governor Of Benue State, Samuel Ortom receiving some NYSC publication from
Sate Coordinator NYSC Benue Mrs. Atamenwan E.E. when the later paid him a courtesy visit
The Executive Governor of Benue state, existence also told his visiting audience that
His Excellency, Samuel Ioraer Ortom he was impressed with the countless
has reechoed his administration's contributions of NYSC in societal
determination to put the National Youth development through fruitful partnerships with
Service Corps (NYSC) on its priority list as a numerous government and nongovernmental
good development partner. He made this organizations and agencies across Benue
public recently at the Benue People's House, state in particular, and the nation as a whole.
Makurdi when the NYSC Benue State
Coordinator in company of her management Reacting to key issues raised by the State
team paid him a courtesy. Coordinator in her address during the visit,
Governor Ortom said that he was personally
Governor Ortom who commended NYSC's
landmarks in the sustenance of national unity
and integration for over four decades of its
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concerned about the series of challenges over the opening ceremony of the 2015 Batch
bedeviling NYSC's operations in the state. He 'A' Stream 2 Orientation Course, which was
specifically lamented over the poor state of the first official assignment he performed after
structures at the NYSC Permanent Orientation assuming office as the Executive Governor of
Camp, Wannune, in Tarka Local Government the state on 29th May, 2015. She further
Area. He said that allowing the camp to remain thanked him for marching his words with
in its present shape is tantamount to portraying action by giving directive towards arresting the
Benue state to the world in negative light. He problem of water supply at the NYSC
however gave the assurance that plans were Permanent Orientation Camp, Wanunne.
underway to remobilize back to site
contractors handling projects at the camp with Mrs. Atamenwan equally reassured the
a view to giving NYSC in the state a camp that governor that NYSC will never relent in
will be one of the best in the country. “It is totally fulfilling its obligations of promoting unity,
unimaginable, and completely unacceptable integration and all round development. Rather
that young, agile, and patriotic Nigerian she said, the Scheme shall continue to post
graduates mobilized from all over this great enough and qualified manpower to areas of
country would be camped in an environment dire need, who will serve as veritable tools for
that does not befit their status. I am assuring promotion of societal harmony and
you that things will change very soon by the development in all nooks and crannies of the
grace of God. In fact, as I speak to you right state. To buttress this point, she said “on
now, the contractors handling projects at the behalf of the management of NYSC Benue
camp are waiting for me at the Banquet Hall of State, I wish to reiterate our unalloyed loyalty
this house, and I will see them immediately and unflinching support to your administration
after my interaction with you. I summoned in your quest to change the history of Benue
them for a meeting after which they will go State for the better. Your Excellency Sir, we
back to the camp and continue their work from and our Corps members will redouble our
where they stopped.” He also announced that commitments to the development of every
he will provide a utility vehicle for the Scheme sector of the economy of this state.”
as soon as he paid the salaries which the
previous administration in the state owed She also used the occasion to formally
workers for several months. present major challenges that negatively
affect the Scheme's activities in the state, and
The State Coordinator, Mrs. Esther E. solicited for the kind intervention of the state
Atamenwan earlier presented a brief but government.
incisive address in which she thanked the
Governor for approving the courtesy visit Before leaving the Benue People's House,
expressly, an act which she described as a Mrs. Atamenwan presented copies of some
further demonstration of his administration's NYSC publications to the executive governor.
readiness to carry the NYSC along.
The State Coordinator also expressed
sincere appreciation to the governor for the
honour he gave NYSC by personally presiding
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
Benue State SSG BARR. Tergema Takema And State Coordinator NYSC Mrs. Atamenwan E.E
“My Service Year Experience
propelled me to where I am today”
– Secretary to Benue State Government
Yusuf C.Z. Philibus
A s more Ex-Corps members who have best out of their lives. He therefore said that it was the
risen to positions of prominence in willingness to adhere to those meaningful pieces of advice,
Nigeria share the testimony of their coupled with his personal interactions with some people at
service year experiences at different fora his place of primary assignment that changed his focus about
in commemoration of the 42nd birthday life to reach where he is today. “At the time I served, the Zonal
of the National Youth Service Corps Inspector took good care of us like his siblings or even his
Scheme, the Secretary to Benue State children. He advised us on how to become responsible
Government, Barrister Tergema Takema, has attributed his citizens and effective leaders. In fact, I attribute my
monumental achievements in civil service and politics to the successful careers in the civil service and politics to some
lessons on leadership he got during his service year. extent to the lessons I learnt during the service year. I want to
put it on record that my service year experience propelled me
Barrister Takema who retired gracefully after working in to where I am today” he said. He particularly used the
occasion to specially applaud the current Director, Corps
many countries as a member of staff of the Federal Ministry Welfare and Inspectorate, Mr. Mike I. Ahile, whom he said
offered him free accommodation throughout the service year.
of Foreign Affairs and later joined politics made this known
Speaking from another dimension, Barrister Takema
when the NYSC Benue State Coordinator, Mrs. Esther E.
thanked the State Coordinator for the visit, and described it as
Atamenwan recently paid a courtesy visit on him in his office
a good move that can cement the relationship already
which is located along Joseph Tarka Road, Makurdi.
The Secretary to the State Government informed his established between the new administration of
guest that when he served in Kwara state during the
1985/1986 service year, the NYSC Zonal Inspector took time
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Governor Samuel Ortom and the NYSC in the state. reassured him that the Scheme was solidly behind the
He said that was why the Governor went and presided change agenda of the present administration at federal and
over the 2015 Batch “A' Stream II orientation course state levels for the attainment of holistic development
as his first major assignment after he assumed office. through posting of enough and qualified manpower to all
nooks and crannies of the state.
He further revealed that his office has contracted a
Before she took her leave, Mrs. Atamenwan
reputable company to address the issue of water acquainted the Secretary to the State Government with
some of the statutory responsibilities of the state
scarcity at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, government in the three-tier funding of the NYSC
Scheme.
Wannune in Tarka Local Government Area. This he
She finally appreciated the fact that Benue State
said was in line with an earlier directive issued by the government has done a lot for the Scheme, and solicited for
more assistance to overcome prevailing challenges that
Governor. impinge on the smooth running of the NYSC Secretariat in
the state.
Speaking earlier in a remark, the visiting State
Coordinator told her host that she was in his office to High point of the occasion was the presentation of
congratulate him on his recent appointment into the some NYSC publications to the Secretary to the State
office that is the engine room of government business Government by the State Coordinator.
in the state. She equally said that part of the visit was to
inform the Secretary to the State Government that
NYSC has been a strong partner of the State
Government in all areas of development. She
WIFE OF BENUE STATE GOVERNOR
PROMISES TO WORK WITH NYSC
Yusuf C.Z. Philibus & Wisdom Ojeyi Agida
Wife Of Benue State Governor Mrs. Eunice Ortom Receives Some Documents Chief Mrs. Ortom told her visitors that plans were
From NYSC Benue State Coordinator At The Benue People House, Makurdi. on top gear towards unveiling her pet project which is
expected to have lasting impact on the lives of all
The wife of the Executive Governor of Benue state, people in Benue state. “With regards to my pet project, I
Her Excellency, Chief, Mrs. Eunice Ortom said wish to state here that final touches are being made on
that she will join forces with the National Youth the programme which will soon be unveiled to the
Service Corps towards making life better for the public in support of women, young girls and children,
underprivileged in the state. She made this known recently as well as combat substance abuse and drug trafficking”
when the management of NYSC led by the State she said.
Coordinator, Mrs. Esther E. Atamenwan visited her at the
Benue People's House Makurdi. The Governor's wife acknowledged that there were
noticeable community development projects executed
by corps members in all parts of Benue state, which she
said was a clear testimony to NYSC's numerous
contributions to national development. In the light of
that, she therefore assured the NYSC team that the
Scheme will be an integral part of her pet project as soon
as it was made public. She added by saying, “the NYSC
will therefore be part of the successful realization of the
project.”
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The wife of the Executive Governor of Benue that, she therefore assured the NYSC team that the
state, Her Excellency, Chief, Mrs. Eunice Ortom Scheme will be an integral part of her pet project as soon
said that she will join forces with the National as it was made public. She added by saying, “the NYSC
Youth Service Corps towards making life better for the will therefore be part of the successful realization of the
underprivileged in the state. She made this known project.”
recently when the management of NYSC led by the
State Coordinator, Mrs. Esther E. Atamenwan visited Chief Mrs. Ortom who could not hide her
her at the Benue People's House Makurdi. excitement over the visit used the occasion to eulogize
the Scheme for its matchless achievements in the
Chief Mrs. Ortom told her visitors that plans were promotion of national unity, integration and even
development since its inception 42 year ago. “There is
on top gear towards unveiling her pet project which is no doubt that the national Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
has impacted positively on youth development and
expected to have lasting impact on the lives of all people service to Nigeria. Indeed, the Scheme's contribution to
nation building and national unity remains
in Benue state. “With regards to my pet project, I wish to unparalleled.”
state here that final touches are being made on the Earlier in her address, the Chief Executive Officer
of NYSC in Benue State, Mrs. Esther E. Atamenwan
programme which will soon be unveiled to the public in congratulated the wife of the governor and her entire
support of women, young girls and children, as well as
combat substance abuse and drug trafficking” she said.
The Governor's wife acknowledged that there were
noticeable community development projects executed
by corps members in all parts of Benue state, which she
said was a clear testimony to NYSC's numerous
contributions to national development. In the light of
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THE PHARMACY AND HIS CLIENT pharmacist, she brought out an envelope from
A woman who felt being cheated by her her bag and dropped it on the pharmacy's
husband, went to the pharmacy to buy counter).
poisonous drugs. (He opened the envelope, only to see pictures
The pharmacy felt the woman was going to of his beloved wife with in an escapadewith his
commit suicide after giving the drugs to her, so clients husband)…
he questioned the woman; Pharmacy: (Shouted) Ah!!! Madam, at least
Pharmacy: What do you need the drugs for?
Woman: I am going to poison my husband. you should have told me that
Pharmacy: Eh! Why do you want to kill your you have a doctor's
prescription…
own husband, don't you know
that it is a crime and punishable BENUE WONDER
by law? It was on a Wednesday, after my CDs. I got
(Woman after several arguments with the
home at night, to meet my
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BAMBOO, A MODERN DAY ECONOMIC
WONDER! Elison Christopher Kunini
BN/15A/0623.
Bamboo is the fastest growing tree on earth, with the ability to grow up to 100cm (39) inches in 24hours,
bamboo can reach 45ft tall and 11 inches in diameter within 3-4 months. Although bamboo completes its
growing circle in 7-10 years, first commercial harvest can be made from the 3rdyear by selection.
Nigerian climate offers a promising environment for growing timber bamboo species. The need for
diversity in raw material acquisition for the resource base industries will go a long way to encourage
conservation of our scarce and or “over exploited” natural (especially timber) resources.
The most endowed States in Nigeria in terms of bamboo occurrences are Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Edo,
Delta, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross-river, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra and Imo States.
Bamboo is superior in tensile strength to other building materials. Tensile strength refers to the amount of
tensile (stretch) stress a material can withstand before breaking or failing. As a comparison, steel can resist
a highest possible tension of 37kN/cm² but bamboo can have a tensile strength of 40kN/cm².
The bamboo industry is new in Nigeria and has huge potentials though there are many bamboo products
to which the Nigerian market is not exposed to (e.g. bamboo roofing sheets, bamboo housing, fabric made
from bamboo is incredibly soft, smooth and luxuriously comfortable).
Currently, dealers are buying bamboo from wild through village heads and farm owners. The problem is
that, these bamboo are found in the remote areas where road network are usually poor, carried in a big
slow moving trucks to the city which could take weeks in some cases. The existing bamboo are removed for
food crop farming, road constructions and building and replacements are rarely made.
Due to the fast growing nature of bamboo and being the highest terrestrial biomass accumulator it opens
up the opportunity for the renewable biomass
to energy potential. The bio energy potential for
bamboo plant material is discussed in the following
categories:
Solid fuels: Charcoal, Bio Coal, Bio pellets,
direct solid combustion already has a very vibrant
Solid fuel replacement manifests itself in the
international market and coal with sustainability
requirement to replace European market is in the
grown biomass. The renewable targets and
forefront, chasing and trade balances by co-
countering carbon cap
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firing biomass or switching electrification plants over to direct biomass power stations.
Liquid fuels: Pyrolysis oil, biomass to liquids (second generation direct drop-in fuels):The eminence of
first generation liquid fuels is fast on track and a 30% yield is achievable from biomass. The United States
has subsidized the industry heavily with funding incentives and front runners in the market are already
upgrading fast pyrolysis oils to petrol, diesel and jet fuel.
Gaseous fuels: Gasification co & tri-generation (Heating, ventilation and cooling) biomass to electricity
and heat harvesting by gasification has been shown to be a stable technology with its base in the late
1800's. There are over a thousand plants across Asia and Africa, making use of this technology of extracting
wood gas or producer gas from biomass for utilisation in gas turbines and internal combustion motors with
generating sets.
It is of note that India and China are leading the field. South Africa is the world's leader in bamboo carbon
development. Global exports of bamboo products reached USD 38-billion in 2015 and projections shows
that it will reach between USD 58-billion and USD 60-billion in 2017 (INBAR, 2015).
China is by far the largest exporter with 46% market share followed by Indonesia (16%) and Vietnam (5%).
The biggest importers are European Union (29%), USA (18%) and Japan (10%). Nigeria thus has an
opportunity to apply best practice to its infant bamboo industry to be one of the leaders in the world.
Nigeria has a renewable fuels target that can hardly be met by the current bio-diesel and ethanol
industries. Biomass developments and especially the bamboo industry will be a viable feedstock for the
emergence of the second generation technologies in Nigeria.
Over 100,000 bamboo poles can be harvested from one hectare bamboo plantation, a bamboo pole is sold
at N300 naira in Abuja and N250 naira in Lagos which is about 25 million naira sales per hectare.
It should be clear by now that bamboo offers a great potential which if taken advantage of, would lead to a
tremendous financial breakthrough. Therefore, it is critical to raise awareness of bamboo and bamboo
products in Nigeria to stimulate the demand. Bamboo is certainly an alternative to oil revenue with no
adverse effects to our environment. And even better when it comes to renewability, poverty alleviation,
rural empowerment and development.
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VOILENT CONFLICT:ARoad To Instability
By: SALISU INUSA ISMAIL
Broadly speaking, no society can escape being
either in a state of conflict or peace, Nigeria BN/14C/0340
inclusive. The latter is the greatest asset of man known fact that the recent conflict in the state impacted
and it is an absolute necessity. The former is inevitable negatively on the socio-economic and political life of
in human relations, because of the differences that exist the state as valuable properties were destroyed and vital
in our belief systems, values and interests. Due the social arteries scarred. This has no doubt occasioned
world's complex nature, conflict has become a economic setbacks as markets and schools at some
permanent feature of the human society and it is always point were deserted as a result of the crises. Sadly,
bound to happen and naturally occurs with the passage women and children are the most affected by such
of time. Therefore, it is not out of place to say that not all conflict situation due to their vulnerability and they are
conflicts are negative, some of course, are positive sometimes exposed to dangers of different kinds.
because without them there would be no struggle for Another negative consequence is massive dislocation
freedom, no democracy and no diversity. In contrast, of population. Citizens become internally displaced
violence or armed conflicts are negative because they from their cultural environment. This, apart from
are destructive and retard progress and development. posing a great threat to the socio-cultural and economic
stability of the state, consumes the scarce resources
Nigeria's written history is replete with the prevalence meant for roads, hospitals, schools etc. even larger
sums are subsequently diverted to post-conflict
of conflicts among its diverse societies. Though projects as Government is left with no option but to
reconstruct the affected areas using the available
communal clashes are seen as a global phenomenon, its resource at its disposal.
frequency of occurrence can be worrisome and To avert any future reoccurrence, conflict analysts are
of the opinion that the progress of any given society
constitutes a major source of concern among people.\ depends on its ability to resolve its conflicts amicably.
Indeed, saying conflict is inevitable does not imply that
Coming home to our beloved Benue state, historically, the state of harmony cannot be achieved, far away from
it! Furthermore, these analysts believed that battles are
the people of Benue state have had a long cordial hardly won at the battle ground but rather, the state of
peace can only be achieved at the negotiating table or
relationship irrespective of their social, tribal, economic when appropriate conflict resolution mechanisms are
put in place. It is in the same vein that stake holders
and political differences. Now, the question bothering called on the people of the state to see the reason to
cohabit peacefully with one another for a meaningful
on the minds of many is: what could be the cause of achievement to be achieved.
On a positive note, social commentators have
recent skirmishes recorded in the state? Whatever commended efforts put in place by the State
Government towards addressing the issue of insecurity.
reasons given are definitely not enough to justify the Presently, the government is giving monetary
incentives to those who return their arms within the
attendant loss of lives and properties owing to these time limit of a three months amnesty program. After
which, defaulters would be made to face the full force
crises. However, the main thrust of this piece is not to of the law. In spite of these positive moves, much is still
needed to be done in that direction. Government
look at the blame game but rather offer a healthy should do more to stop the smuggling activities of
weapons into the state. Equally, government should
solution to it. As a matter of fact, the underlying causes collaborate with private sector with a view to providing
employment to the youth who are mostly used as tools
are not limited to questions over identity, incompatible of violence. By so doing, the youth restiveness will be
minimised. In addition, it would be beneficial if the
goals, proliferation of illegal arms, fear of domination, policy recommendations made by previous panel of
inquiries are looked into with a view to understanding
competition over land use and mishandling of past event the remote and immediate causes of such crises.At the
federal level, adequate legislation should be made on
among others.
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The dimensions these clashes have taken include social,
economic and ethno linguistic dynamics. It started in
one area and like a cancer, spread to some parts of the
state.To some analysts, care has to be taken and
measures put in place to prevent a repeat of such crises.
The consequence of any conflict is negative. It is a well-
issues of border sharing as well as a careful study of traditional institutions, NGO's, students' and markets'
grazing bill with a view to coming with tangible result unions, the young, the old and the general public should
that will bring people together. change a rather nonchalant attitude of wait-and-see and
imbibe the culture of seeing peace as a shared
Our security operatives must also continue to be responsibility, not government business. If everyone
proactive in ensuring law and order is maintained at all plays his own part well, Benue will surely be great.
times and respond to crisis promptly. Attention should Now it is time to come together irrespective of our
be paid to intelligence gathering through community differences and pursue a collective interest of social,
policing and maintaining a healthy relationship with political and economic prosperity.
community leaders for better result. Importantly, we
should not forget the role of religious institutions, they Peace is an absolute necessity; therefore, we must
are in better positions to preach religious as well as eschew violence at all cost. Hence the campaign for
cultural tolerance among their adherents. Lastly, openness in any communal relationship.
Pig is one of the oldest form of livestock PORK:THE ULTIMATE
domesticated as early as 5000 BC. The DELICACY.
adaptable nature and omnivorous diet of
this creature allowed early human to domesticate it By: INIONGUN DEBORAH
much like a cow. This livestock is mostly used for
food but sometimes people use their hides for BN/14C/2424
shields and shoes, their bones for tools and
weapons and their bristles for brushes. Pork is the pork is regarded as more appetizing, while the
culinary name for meat derived from the domestic taste and aroma is so inviting. It can be roasted,
pig (sus domestics). According to Wikipedia, the smoked or fried and best served with pounded
free Encyclopedia, it's a widely consumed meat yam and chilled drinks. For the best eating
worldwide accounting for about 38% with the experience, learn that pork should not be over
evidence of pig husbandry, although it varies from cooked; the meat is at its most succulent when
place to place. cooked at a temperature of 60-70 degree. Michel
In Benue State, the north-central of Nigeria, the Johnson, a corps member in Makurdi took a walk
story is not different as pork is commonly around the town and indicates that the streets,
consumed on a daily basis by the inhabitants of the markets, drinking joints as well as restaurants are
state especially in the axis of the Tiv nation. Pork is dated with pork meat, and then he asked, 'what is
cherished by the Tiv people such that when you so especially about this delicacy called pork?' And
asked them which meat is the best. The response here goes some responses …Terngu Iyaagh said
will be that 'pork meat follows' (IGYO DONDU). that the best part of his day is when he close from
The great people of Benue prefer this wonderful work with his colleagues and relax with a plate of
delicacy for economic, aesthetic and traditional hot peppered pork meat with fresh palm wine to
factors. Pork can be eaten freshly cooked and wash it down. Pork meat is a special delicacy he
persevered. The color of the meat and fat of the doesn't joke with. Sharing Terngu's view is John
Orsar, a commercial bus driver, who is deeply
engrossed with his sumptuous pork delicacy, he
said, 'it is a height of maximum enjoyment for me
every day when I look forward to going to a spot to
relax with this special delicacy.'
Linking it to Tiv culture and tradition, the popularity
of pork has assumed a very prominent domination
so much that before joining husband and wife, a
pig has become one of the major item that the
groom's family is required to present in which the
pig is slaughtered and shared among men and
women as well as elders of the bride's immediate
and extended family members. This is done with
the view to doing away with the likely discordant
voices and to have the marriage blessed, but when
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this obligations is not fulfilled, the lady may not be house and financed her children education up to
able to conceive and bear children until the the university level.
husband fulfills the pig obligation. However, in terms of nutritional benefit, Damish
Economically, scores of species have been and Agriculture and Food Council stated that 'pork has
are prominent commodity of commerce in the high nutritional value- it provides protein, fat and a
towns and villages highly good living from selling range of vitamins and minerals which is important
Pork. Madam Doofan said pork meat business is a for muscles building and keeping the body organs
lucrative. It has brought her great fortunes. She healthy'.
inherited the trade from her mother who operated a In Conclusion, if you eventually visit Makurdi, the
local restaurant in the village but she decided to Benue State capital, locate any of the pork spot to
stop up the business by bringing it down here in have a teste of what it feels like to taste pork meat
Makurdi for the past 21years, which has really paid (i.e Inyam Igyo) from the stable of the food Basket
off. For instance, she has been able to build a of the Nation and you will be glad you did.
STAY AWAY FROM BENUE MEN/ WOMEN?
By FACHANO BWEJUA BN/15A/2396
“Even my mom who is educated and not say I wish that upon you? One may say I might be
judgmental had to warn me about Benue and reading too much into it and it is just mindless fun.
the level of HIV in the state.” This was the But that is just it – mindless. Disease shouldn't be a
answer I got from a Corps member serving in subject to make fun of, because many people
have lost their lives to such diseases and making
Benue state when I asked him on what he thought mindless jokes really are insensitive to people who
are dealing or dealt with such illnesses.
about being posted to Benue and how he I find the people of Benue rather accommodating
to non-indigenes and have not had an incident to
interacted with the indigenous people. prove me otherwise. I have gathered from other
Corps members that there is always a positive
I fear that it is the same with many Corpers posted comment about their hospitality. One Corper told
me her story on how she couldn't pay her landlord
to serve in Benue; they just cannot help but any money for the house she wished to rent, the
man after much thought felt compelled to call and
mention the disease that is reported to be high in notify her that she could move in and pay anytime
she has the money to do so. On top of that grand
the state. But is this justifiable, is this all that the gesture, he gave her a bag of orange. Another
Corper has stated that they are very respectful,
state or any other state should be known for? – Sex and they know how to greet one so very often.
Even though you still get the “not-so-nice ones".
and H I V. If majority of Corpers feel Benue indigenes are
hospitable, why the fear of getting acquainted with
During my stay on camp I remember in one of the them? Why the fear of befriending the opposite
sex or marrying one? If it is for fear of contracting
boys' hostels, the guys were always making noise, HIV, then there is a big gap in the education
system with regards to HIV transmission – which
chatting about the quality and quantity of food the would need addressing. Besides, not all of the
indigenes are infected, just like not all Nigerians
camp was serving or how the day's task was or practice witch-craft or engage in fraudulent
businesses.
most frequently about a girl they have met- I recall a friend of mine who was once checking a
girl out and then he wrote on his phone and
describing her body like an artist sketching every showed me a message for fear of saying it out
loud. It reads 'I can't look at a Benue girl without
curve of the female anatomy. This usually ends up thinking of HIV'. I chuckled a bit, not that it was
funny but rather at the fear that he just clearly
in bursts of laughter and more cheering rants. The
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discussion on girls were never ending, some even
went ahead to say that the three weeks on camp
is sexually depriving, and how they couldn't wait for
camp to be over so that they could go ahead with
their sexual exploits. Besides, there was always
someone quick to point out that Benue girls are
readily available to engage in sexual practices and
he says, “They get HIV plenty for here”.
On another occasion, during the morning drills that
usually provoked me off my bed to the field. A Man
O' War officer who give us fitness instructions and
platoons would taunt each other by saying things
like Ebola, Cancer, Syphilis, HIV or any disease
mentionable towards the next platoon. I found this
to be rather insensitive. Like why should people
ever chant such diseases towards another, as if to
displayed with a big pinch of ignorance. I stereotypes out there that Benue men are
simply replied, “Maybe that is a good thing, womanizers so parents from other states warn
maybe that way you could practice celibacy.” their daughters to stay clear from Benue men.
Though I couldn't help but feel bad for a stranger Another stereotype would be that Benue women
that was indirectly being stigmatised on something are readily available to indulge in sexual activities
she might or might not have. from any Dick and Harry, no pun intended.
Let's get our facts right, Benue is now the ninth As research has it, the fastest means of
state with high prevalence rate of HIV. Sure it used transmission of HIV is through sexual activities.
to be the first but according to National Agency for This could be the main reason non-indigenes and
Control of AIDS (NACA), this is not the case Corpers fear for their safety and would rather stay
anymore. This must be a positive indicator that clear sexually and also on marital grounds with the
awareness of HIV and safe sexual practices is exception of some.
being implemented in the state to prevent and However, speaking to some indigenes, some were
control the spread of the disease. Previously, not so quick to dismiss the stereotypes, could it be
NACA had reported that the reason for the high HIV that this was a matter of “where there is smoke
prevalence rate in Benue was due to poverty, there is a flame” type situation?
illiteracy and lack of women empowerment. Whatever the case may be, I believe the fight is not
The top three states in Nigeria with the highest HIV against the men and women of Benue, I believe
prevalence rate as reported by NACA are Rivers the fight is against the dreaded HIV. People living
with 15.2%, Taraba with 10.5% and Kaduna with with HIV as well as any other illness are victims to
9.2%, Benue falls in ninth spot with the rate of such diseases and in our humanity we need to
5.6%. come together and take a stand against the
With this significant drop from being the highest disease and not the “victims”. We need to educate
state with HIV prevalence to now being the ninth ourselves more, before we speak and before we
state, people and Corpers alike still feel that Benue act.
holds the top spot. This could be due to some
MY EXPERIENCE My Gifts and callings were
brought to manifestation; No more
AYODEJI BABAJIDE OLUWASEUN feelings of insecurity.
BN/14C/0345 I was on an outreach one Saturday
Benue: My Dear morning with a friend…you have
State…Let me to be there to see how a TIV man,
guess some of the “a Retired Soldier” prayed for me, because he saw
questions going through me having a godly/moral discussion with his son;
your mind right now. Is not knowing I was a corps member. I feel fulfilled
Benue your State of seeing that I am a blessing to this young guy, off
Origin or Birth State? course there are many more instances that the space
Surprisingly, it is neither! allotted to me in this Magazine will not permit.
Then, why is it so dear? I got my posting letter to Being the President of Editorial and Publishing
serve in the state. On 30th October, 2014. Funny CDS and Winners Corpers Fellowship Makurdi
enough it was on my birthday ...waking up that Benue State, I have been privileged to lead and
very faithful morning just to check the time to pray work with many great minds; that has added to my
and prepare for work, saw many notifications on wealth of knowledge and given me a large circle of
my phone-my graduate days BBM group chat – influence which I did utilized- Thanks to God.
some rejoiced while others lamented about where One of the greatest decision I made during my short
they were posted to. I could not wait to pray….did I stay in the state was that I will always seize the
say that …yes I didn't pray! On checking mine, I opportunity to influence younger ones positively
saw that my posting was Benue and could not hid wherever and in whatsoever capacity I find myself -
how sad I was throughout that day. A decision for LIFE. This make Benue State so
Fate brought me to the State, getting to know where dearly to me.
I would serve on my born-day is no coincidence at
all. I served in Makurdi, the state capital at Benue
State Water Board. I found clarity to purpose in the
state… I have seen opportunities and I can't wait to
explore them after my service year.
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
Motivation
Mindset:
TThReASNTSARFTOINRGMPOAINTTIOONF
Solomon Ajayi
BN/14C/0042
iologically, the heart is the the mirror, start thinking positivity. mindset and follow them. Also, examine
centre of life. The Good Book There is nowhere on earth where there is your mindset by looking at your current
also reinforces the fact that no opportunity as long as there are belief-system; are these beliefs
your mind acts as the pivot people around us who have needs. Les supporting you? Or are there self-
around which your whole Brown one of the world’s most limiting beliefs? You have to identify
existence revolves, as it is renowned motivational speaker, a those possible blocks and turn them
where thinking takes place….We dynamic personality and highly-sought- around. Now, you have to stop seeing
can define the mind as a man’s seat of after resource in business and yourself as a victim and blaming
feelings or thoughts. It is the intelligence professional circles for Fortune 500 government. You need to shit to warrior
faculty of a man. The mind has the ability CEOs, says, "success is a habit you mentality, to access something lying
to think and reason. Each thought you dormant on the inside of you. You need
have informs your energy, and your embrace on a daily basis”. The earlier to make a determination about your life
energy manifests into your ... that you will amount to something;
experiences, your thoughts and energy you get that into your mindset, the that life will not lick you: that you will
create your reality. Your thoughts, which sooner you will be able to give birth to not give up. You must turn your
are part of your mind, possess power. possibilities you might not be able to difficulties into raw materials of
The thoughts that you most often think imagine. Benue state is the food basket attainment just like: Steve Jobs created
tend to come true. If you pour your of the nation, a land flowing with milk Apple, Bill Gate created Microsoft,
mental energy into the same thoughts or and honey blessed with raw materials Michael Dell created Dell ,Richard
mental images day after day, they will that can be converted to consumable and Branson created Virgin and AlikoDangote
become stronger and stronger, and finished products. The State is a major created Dangote.Perhaps the next Bill
would consequently, affect your attitude, producer of yams, rice, sesame, Gate is from Nigeria. Perhaps the next
expectations, behavior and actions that soyabeans, sorgum, maize, guinea corn, Dangote is from Benue State.All you need
would transform your life. Your worth in beans, cassava, groundnuts,bambara to do is start small, think globally.I will
life is essentially a product of the use to nuts, tree crops like oil palm, mango, end with a quote from one of my favorite
which you put your mind and this does orange, cashew, kola nuts and so on. books “Think and Grow Rich by
not have to do with your location or Also, the state is blessed with huge
deposits of mineral salt in Guma and Napoleon Hill” focuses on mindset, and
background. Archbishop Benson Idahosa Logo LGAs which can form the basis of a
salt industry that is a necessity in every most important thing when it comes to
once said that "a lizard in Nigeria will not home.But the average Benue person/ becoming rich and succeeding in all
youth can do better when we aspects of life. “When you begin to
become a crocodile in America.” He was stop blaming Friends, Parents and the think and grow rich, you will observe
trying to address a mindset that many of government for not having food on our that riches begin with a state of mind,
us in the developing countries of Africa table. They should change their with definiteness of purpose, with little
have. We say that if only we could go to nonchalant attitude and start seeing or no hard work. You, and every other
the western nations; if only we could go opportunity, start thinking on how to person, ought to be interested in
to the countries that look so beautiful in make life better for humanity, start knowing how to acquire that state of
the movies and in the magazines; then thinking like God by creating something mind which will attract riches... Observe
our lives would change. That is a big lie! out of nothing, we have to take up very closely, as soon as you master the
We fail to realize that without the responsibility for ourselves and what principles of this philosophy, and begin
capacity to solve problem for people, happen to us. We also need to develop to follow the instructions for applying
Success /Money won`t come. Without the right mindset to turn situation those principles, your financial status
the capacity to offer products and around and see the positive side by will begin to improve, and everything
services, the money won`t come reading great books, attending seminars, you touch will begin to transmute itself
therefore, location won`t change who getting information about products and into an asset for your benefit.
you are. If you really want to services, look for the best people in your
change,change your mindset, start where field and try to model what they did Impossible? Not at all!”
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Fashi onOct’2015
TPIEVACOANCD K
ATTI RES
JACOBS MODUPEOLA .O BN/14C/0406
enue state possesses a rich and diverse 'Anger'. A’nger is woven with Black and A Tiv weaver
cultural heritage through constant White yarns; symbolises the nature of a
Zebra which is believed to be one of the Traditional weaving is an important
weaving of colourful cloths, most peaceful, harmless and beautiful- cottage industry among the Tiv speaking
exotic masquerades, looking animal. This is exactly what is people of Benue state. It is known to be
music and mind- said to be the nature of any typical Tiv an enterprise passed down from one
blowing dances. It is person, thus making their decision of generation to another and therefore,
one of the blessed design unquestionable. Besides A’nger, making it a family business. Over the
states of the there are quite a number of other years, master weavers have produced
federation. The Tiv designs unpopular to the non-Tiv man. brilliant and popular designs that have
people of Benue State The Tiv have taken the fashion industry
have tenaciously cling through top-notch and artistic native
to their cultural designs like: kasevkyundu, akuuanyam,
gberave, tundu, Kukuba, Shundan, Iviav-
heritage, thereby constantly producing Ityo, Kumashe, Genyi and many more.
and re-producing their unique and
symbolic costume popularly known as
BENUE KopaBatchC
Fashi onOct’2015
A LADY ROCKING THE A'NGER weaving is quite dependent on a simple
technique that is slow but efficient for it
earned the state a notable centre for marriages, house-warming, christening needs and does not take more than one
such fabric not only in the country but ceremonies, traditional festivities, person to weave, dye and package it for
the continent of Africa as a whole. These chieftaincy titles and funeral rites, in sale. It is texture and patterns are unique
days, the demand for traditional attires which Tugudu is mostly used. The Iviav- and go with every mood and weather.
are on the increase due to the fact that Ityo is commonly used by women. Also, They are also very affordable as they
various occasions demand different these weave are so beautiful that they range from 2,000- 3,000 naira only,
attires. Hence, the patronage of the are sometimes used for decorations. I depending on the thickness of the weave.
products from both private individuals believe that if properly monitored, they They can be gotten along North-Bank
and sometimes the governments. could become a favourite pick for road, Modern Market in Makurdi and
The beauty of these designs is also interior decorations as well as some rural areas in the outskirts of the
appreciated through its use during accessorised fashion statements. The city especially Tiv-dominated areas.
Although the yarns are now woven in the
cities, the traditional Tiv settlements
remain important places where it’s
trading take place because many people
believe that the best qualities are often
found in these communities.
Several individuals have their different
styles, thus making other attires a
complimentary fashion endeavour every
Nigerian should invest in. The rate at
which fashion trends come and go, it will
not be surprising if a foreign designer
decides to make weave from the Tiv
attires the face of his brand. If for
instance, Dolce and Gabbana decide to
use Gele attire as a new brand for
indigenous culture, I am very sure every
Nigerian would want a piece of the
action and would spend thousands of
dollar purchasing what we could buy
here for as little as 2,000 naira. The
point is this, let not wait for the
government to invest and diversify our
heritage for us, let’s globalize ourselves
through these beautiful attires. Come to
think of it, would it not be a good idea if I
purchase one or two of the attires to take
to my family in Lagos? Well, it is part of
my CDS to globalise and spread the good
word of how welcoming Benue people
have been to me. This is me signing out
off to North-Bank to get one of those
lovely attires. Don’t wait till I buy mine; a
stitch in time, saves all!
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BENUE KopaBatchC
SERVICE YEAR IN RETROct’2015 OSPECT
Introduction
The journey of thousand miles starts with just a step; and every journey orchestrated
through such step is surely in time and must come to an abrupt end one day. Hence,
life can be said to be verisimilitude. Human beings necessarily must experience it,
perhaps, this must have compelled us to have a share of this once in a lifetime
experience of national service to our fatherland. Therefore, there is every need to
really share a bit of our untold tales in the course of the privileged journey.
The tales are clear reflections of corps members from various local government
councils in the Benue state... It will not be wrong to deduce that it has all the way been
a worthwhile experience, a home away from home; in short, the experience is quite
piquant. So, we cannot wait to sing We Have Come Home like our heroes in the poem
of J.P.Clark. Sit back and brace yourself to enjoy the tales page.
By: Fatunde Bamidele Samuel
BN/14C/0738
With smiles on my face, I must say that my service year was indeed an awesome
experience. I thank God, the Almighty for granting me this privilege to
experience life in Benue state, the food basket of the nation.
I have been able to acquaint myself with the cultures and norms of the people of Benue
State via my CDS group; culture and tourism. The culture of Delta state where I came
from and that of Benue state is indeed a different ball game. I have been able to top up my
nutritional state due to the cheapness and availability of fruits in the state. Indeed, it has
been an awesome moment all the way. I think at this point, I need to take a glass of water
to show you how satisfied I am with my service year. It's been home away from home.
Morally, I have been able to imbibe the habit of tolerance because I met with different
categories of people different charisma.Oh! Did I forget to tell you about my
Uwagwu Bianca Onyekacheunktwreup, reneurial skill, I learnt beads making and it has really been helpful.
BN/14C/0364,
MAKURDI L.G.A.
I must start by thanking God for ordering my steps into Benue state and making use of my
talent for the benefit of humanity. If I were told I would end up serving at Otukpo, then, i
would have said such person must be a false prophet. However, if I were to serve again,
now it is either Benue state or nothing. I must say the ldoma people are very homely and
welcoming; their rich culture and norms distinguished them. I was opportune to go round nine
local government councils in the state to train students on the effective use of computer in
preparation to writing JAMB CBT examinations and that gave me the opportunity to give
back to the community; and series of testimonies confirm this, all glory to God. Finally I want
to thank every NYSC official, NCCF family, MDGs CDS, my fellow corps members and
everyone that have made my stay in Benue a memorable one. I love you all, may God continue
to keep you. UBEH BENEDICT UCHENNA
BN/14C/0729
Otukpo L.G.
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BENUE KopaBatchC Unuigbe Samuel Oarhe
Oct’ 2015 BN/14c/0333
Makurdi L.G.
Wao!!! It was heartbreaking to see Benue as my state of
deployment but looking back, I'm wondering where could have
been better to answer the clarion call. The affection from the
people have been mind blowing. Wanune camp was an experience of its
own while the love from NCCF family was something extraordinary.
My place of primary assignment in BSU took me some steps forward
career wise. Going out with drug free and quality control CDs for those
sensitisations gave me a real sense of national service. I've left my mark
and gotten lots in Benue. God has kept me in perfect health while
Judging from the adventure and the drills we all went through in Oziegbe robert Ikuenobe.
Wanune camp,one will be tempted to see it as a set up from the BN/14C/1354
federal government for we to equally be a partaker of what the prison Vandeikya L.G.
life is all about, so it could serve as a deterrent.Meanwhile, serving in
Benue state is a great "taste" in that i was posted to her largest local council
called Vandeikya; a place where you will see the apex of natural blessings
plus too many rural benefits.Particularly,agriculture is their main stay of
economy in this state. I can't afford the failure of commending NCCF for
their generosity. For me, the experience was piquant.
Serving in Benue has been an interesting
experience for me. I have always wanted
to serve in Benue state or FCT (Abuja). As
God would have it, i was posted to Benue state
without influencing it. I have heard a lot about
their unique culture, abundant resources to mention few. I
have been to a couple of states in Nigeria, I have not met
people that are so friendly and accommodating like Benue
OdeByNin/k14CCa/le1b16A9dpeeboapyloe. Honestly, i am not disappointed, I have enjoyed
Makurdi L.G.
Cyrus Anujir Farisa
BN/14C/0155
Makurdi L.G.
Serving in Benue state has honestly been wonderful. After this service
year, I can rightly say that the Tiv people are very accommodating and
fun to be with; although they can be malignant when you go beyond your
boundary. The experience garnered in the last general elections is also
very pricAebloegsusnarsinIBgaobtaufesmefiuIlberaxhpiemrience in the election process of
Nigeria. FoodBNis/q1u4iCte/0ch3e0a9p!
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
My NYSC experience... It's being wonderful serving in Benue State, the food
basket of the Nation. Indeed, there is plenty of food here but sometimes not
within my reach due to the paltry sum we get as Federal Allowance 19,800. As
for the indigenes, they are hospitable, peaceful and lovely to be with.
Okuwobi Nusirat Tolulope
BN/14C/2011
Obi Local Govt.
A visitor of our kind in Tiv land might lack other things but food; especially their
fufu with numerous soup. The family I lodged in kept loading me with fufu
accompanied with frog meat- Chinese meat. It's a good delicacy! Tiv people are
very hospitable.
The Tiv do not joke with their culture,they dance very uniquely well. As a corps member,
you will surely like the dance and its unique music; it was full of fun.
There are lots of experiences to share. If you are a corper, pray to serve in Tiv land. It's a
wonderful place to serve the nation.
Omeje Charles Nkem
BN/14C/0531
Kwande LG
The Tiv people in Amaafu are accommodating, respectful and friendly but the environment
is not conducive.Students do pay us visit at the lodge to help out with one or two things, at
times they do come with fruits like Mango, Orange, etc Things are very expensive in
Amaafu village except their local products.
If you are the adventurous type, Amaafu is the best place to experience. At first, it was
difficult to cope with the environment but later i got used to it. There are students around
that do keep us company, trying to teach us TIV language, help us to run some errands, etc.
The village was OK anyway but the fact that they have very poor network and don't know
what is electricity makes it annoying. SANUSI MONDAY OHIOSUMUAN
BN/14C/0972
Katsina Ala L.G
SANUSI MONDAY OHIOSUMUAN “Benue state! Jesu!! Ori iya mi o!!!"
BN/14C/0972 That was my statement when I saw my callup letter.Arriving Benue was like
Katsina Ala L.G migrating to another African country, but honestly it was an adventure.Obs was a
brilliant team to join while in Wanune camp. I was posted to Ushongo local area,
Lessel Victory Model College.
As God would have it, I coped and enjoyed the kindness of the people around me.
My lodge "prosper lodge" was occupied by wonderful corpers and we all created
good atmosphere for ourselves but the painful part is distance, most times affects
relationships but with God all goes down well
During my service year, I had time to equip myself through skills acquisition and I
had the opportunity to complete a professional course on project management.
NYSC has successfully sharpen my way of thinking and given me room to
understand individual differences and now I am proud because so far I have no
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
I must start by thanking God for ordering my steps into Benue state and making use of my
talents for the benefit of humanity. If I were to serve again, now it is either Benue state,
Otukpo or nothing. I must say the ldoma people are very homely and welcoming; their rich
culture and norms distinguishes them. For me to have gone round some local government
councils in the state to train students on the good use of computer in preparation to writing
JAMB CBT examinations avail me with opportunity to give back to the community; and series
of testimonies confirm this,all glory to God. Congrats to my fellow batch C corpers.
ALABI AYODEJI MICHAEL
BN/14C/2006
Otukpo L.G.
Editorial Crew
Batch (C) 2014
LAFF CLINIC WITH MC PARROT
By; Solomon Samson (MC Parrot)
BN/14C/0473
THE PHARMACY AND HIS CLIENT her bag and dropped it on the pharmacy's
A woman who felt being cheated by her counter).
husband, went to the pharmacy to buy (He opened the envelope, only to see pictures
poisonous drugs. of his beloved wife with in an escapadewith his
The pharmacy felt the woman was going to clients husband)…
commit suicide after giving the drugs to her, so Pharmacy: (Shouted) Ah!!! Madam, at least
he questioned the woman;
Pharmacy: What do you need the drugs for? you should have told me that
Woman: I am going to poison my husband. you have a doctor's
Pharmacy: Eh! Why do you want to kill your prescription…
own husband, don't you know BENUE WONDER
that it is a crime and punishable It was on a Wednesday, after my CDs. I got
by law?
(Woman after several arguments with the home at night, to meet my
pharmacist, she brought out an envelope from friend (Jide) fighting with his
girlfriend again, I shouted for
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BENUE KopaBatchC AS BRIG. GEN. OL
Oct’ 2015 LEADS THE WAY
OF INFORMATION A
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is here to stay
after clamour from various stakeholders─ lawyers, Agida Wisdom,
the Nigerian Press, labour unions and civil society NYSC Benue FOIA Desk Officer.
organisations as well as International bodies.
As Nigerians brace to continue to reap the gains of Upon taking charge of the NYSC early in 2014
this sensitive bill expected to enhance transparency Olawumi chose the Maiden FOIA Training Wor
in our public offices and private bodies, the FOIA for his first public appearance and went furth
implementation searchlight is being beamed on the approve the release of funds for hosting of the
steps being taken by various agencies of government Training Workshop in the Federal Capital Ter
at making public information readily available to the on the 28th-30th January, 2014. In a show of un
public. resolve to accelerate FOIA implementation i
A glance at the chart for public organisations that are NYSC Gen. Olawumi in 2015 approved an
leading in the FOIA implementation will reveal the training workshop for FOIA Desk Officers which
great strides of the National Youth Service Corps in place on the 17th- 19th August 2015, at
the implementation of the FOI Act. The Brig. Gen. Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja. H
Olawumi led NYSC has shown a sincere commitment the same training workshop called for the form
to making information on the activities of the scheme of FOIA Corps Vanguards in the 36 states and th
readily available to the public using its robust official to sensitise members of the public on FOIA.
websites www.nysc.gov.ng and www.nysc.org.ng and The FOIA remains a veritable tool for encour
thus fulfilling the 'proactive disclosure' requirement accountability and good governance,
as one of the FOIA compliance and implementation empowers members of the public with the abi
strategy. scrutinise the actions of public offices and off
Declaring a recently organised training workshop for If given the kind of support the Act enjoys
FOIA Desk Officers of the NYSC open, General
Olawumi charged all FOIA Desk Officers to ensure
total compliance and support for the FOIA. In his
words- “ Management is poised to strengthen the
Freedom Of Information Act… you have my approval
to release information to members of the public as
long as such information is at your disposal and
under your purview. Make information available, you
have my support”.
There is a general consensus among keen observers
that if more Chief Executives and Heads of
Establishments could follow the example of the NYSC
DG in such show of support for the FOIA, and not shy
away from its implementation, Nigerians will sooner
than later reap the dividends of the FOI Act.
Responding to the show of support for the FOIA by
the NYSC Director-General,Mrs Stella Anukam, Head
FOI,Ministry of Justice observed during her paper
presentation at that same forum that “the Ministry of
Justice recognises the NYSC as one of those
organisations leading in FOIA support practices”.
The commendation from the Ministry of Justice
is in reaction to direct steps taken by the General
Olawumi led Administration to engender FOIA
support practices in the scheme.
LAWUMI BENUE KopaBatchC
IN FREEDOM Oct’ 2015
ACT SUPPORT PRACTICES.
NYSC by other government agencies, the
FOIA will
definitely engender transparency and
efficiency and contribute to national
development. In the
words of Dr. John Abah, Director-General,
Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR),“
the country's second most powerful
legislation is the FOI Act, and it is
superseded only by the Nigerian
Constitution”.
4, Gen. As we await future assessment reports from
kshop the Office of the Honourably Attorney-
her to General of the Federation, onthe level of
e FOIA compliance by the various agencies of
rritory government,
ndying we continue to salute the significant strides
in the recorded by the NYSC on FOIA under the
nother current leadership ofBrig, Gen. JB Olawumi
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
Glitz &Glamour
G e t t o k n o wMr
Ma c h o B a t ch C201 4
BIwnetejurvaieFwacbhya: no
We got to chat with Mr Macho Batch C 2014 and the 25 year old
was easy going and answered each question like a true Champion.
What is your name?
My name is PeterPeterOkon from NsitAtai, AkwaIbom
What is it like being Mr Macho Batch C 2014?
To me, in line with NYSC's primary scheme, i.e integration, this
platform has made me meet and understand wonderful people
from different parts of the country.
What are your most memorable Mr Macho moments?
On the stage at Wannune, against all the discouragement before
and during the competition I always thanked God I made it
through.
What are the benefits of being Mr Macho?
First of all as Mr Macho, everybody owns you. As such you are
always visited and hosted by all who love and believe in you. You
receive invitations every day from various people including
indigenes for every occasion and of which trying to honour them
all is one of the greatest challenge. Nonetheless, you meet great
people.
What did you hope to achieve as Mr Macho?
I entered Mr Macho competition to overcome any inferiority
complex. No matter where you are from, colour, height, and even How do you unwind?
Two liters of palm wine with at
academic class. It's good to believe in what you are made of and go least a friend to chat with cools my
nerves.
for anything you have the love and passion for. After NYSC what is next for
you?
Did you think you were going to win? Great opportunities by Gods Grace.
What advice do you have for
Absolutely! I believed in myself from inception. To tell the truth, I prospective male corpers?
Oneh doo. If you love yourself
knew I and my beautiful non-resilient Queen - Cornelia were going don't behave like a he-goat here,
but that is for you to decide.
to covet the crown. Describe your NYSC year in Benue
It's been a year of great exploits in
Which University did you attend? which every blessed day drops you
with something to always
The Great UNIUYO according to our anthem. remember. Na God Win.
Any last words?
What did you study? Never give up, never give in but
believe in what you are made of. I
Communication Arts love you all…Ajuwaya Continua,
Victoria Acerta.
What was your Place of Primary Assignment? Thank you.
At a school, it's calledAdonai Comprehensive College Abaji-Kpav in [31]
Katsina –Ala Local Government.
How was it like working there?
It was great, despite being in a village for months without network
and pay. The joy of integration and imparting to my students some
which majority are my age mates and seniors that respected me
were paramount.
What was your CDS?
Education CDS.
Are you single, engaged or married?
Lol I guess, just like you Single O. Ehn bros I dey follow you for
back na.
Describe your ideal woman
God fearing and humble, irrespective of their past.
What's your passion in life?
Helping others, but within my capacity.
BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
G e t t o k n o wGlitz &Glamour
Mi s s N Y S C B a t c h C 2 0 1BIwnetejurvaieFwacbhya:no 4
Here is how our conversation with knew I've got the characteristics of a beauty queen (Intellect, boldness and
the elegant Miss NYSC Batch C charisma).
2014 went down. A native of Cross Did you think you were going to win?
River State, the 26 year old was No! I didn't know I was going to win I only felt and prayed the winner
full of words. should be me.
What is your name? Which University did you attend?
Eban Cornelia Balong I attended University of Calabar(UNICAL).
What is it like being Ms NYSC What did you study?
Batch C 2014? I studied Human Physiology
It's awesome! What was your Place of Primary Assignment?
What are your most memorable My PPA was Benue State University (BSU)
Ms NYSC moments? How was it like working there?
My most memorable moments are College of Health Science Department of Physiology
when I was announced winner of Working there was amazing. The staff are the best people to work with
the contest in camp. And when I What was your CDS?
learnt I will be Guinness promoter The Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS CDS Group is with the responsibility
all through my service year. of training in-school and out of youths as Peer Educators. Also carry
What are the benefits of being outreaches to Makurdi communities on HIV counselling and testing and
Ms NYSC? preach against stigmatization of people living with the virus.
The benefits include the special Are you single, engaged or married?
treatment I get from fellow corps I am engaged.
members (my fans), NYSC officials, Describe your ideal Man
even people around who get to My ideal man: A man who fears God with a sincere spirit.
know me as Miss NYSC Batch C. What's your passion in life?
What did you hope to achieve as My passion in life is to care for people living with HIV/AIDS and other
public health related problems.
Ms NYSC? T-shirt and jeans or dresses and skirts?
I took part in the competition because I Dresses and skirts
After NYSC what is next for you?
After NYSC I pray to get a job, get married and further studies.
What advice do you have for prospective female corpers?
My advice to female corpers is that we should take this service seriously
and get to see it as an opportunity to further develop ourselves by enrolling
in one or more of the skills acquisition and training programs made
available for corps members, as this will be useful to us during and after
service year.
Let us hold firm to our various religious believes, be good, show love and
care to ourselves and to people around us. Let us shun discrimination,
female circumcision, abortion and stigmatization so Nigeria will live in
harmony. Youth obey the clarion call.
Describe your NYSC year in Benue
I will describe my NYSC year in Benue state as God’s will for me.
Any last words?
“NELIA”, God has favoured me, I am grateful and will forever be. Using this
medium I appreciate God for bringing me this far and I know he will take
me to greater heights. Amen. I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to
my parents, Mr and Mrs SaliuIzuafa(who made my stay in Benue a
memorable one). All NYSC officials, corps member, the Editorial crew NYSC
Magazine, staff of College of Health Science BSU, Gistme Interiors, friends
and well-wishers. Also to all the good, peace-loving and hospitable people of
Benue State, words cannot express all the joy and love I feel in my heart. My
prayer is that God bless and reward you all abundantly. Amen!
Thank you!
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TMHEEET BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
NEW SPORT
SUPER
EAGLES
COACH
Fatunde Bamidele
BN/14C/2014
half season for Shortly after the announcement and
Belgian top club K.R.C. unveiling of the coach on July
Genk in January 2006. 15,2015,some Nigerians have
Prior to his appointment as remained optimistic and hope for
the new Super Eagles better days ahead for Nigeria national;
coach, he has undergone amongst are ex-internationals and NFF
some coaching courses technical committee chairman,
abroad and also holds a Anyansi Agwu. He also expressed his
UEFA Pro-license coaching confidence on the coach to move the
badge. team to a new height.
Though, this seems to be According to Samson Siasia, Oliseh is
the reason NFF have good, I just wish him the best of luck
Full name: Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh considered him as the best and hopefully he would succeed.
Date of birth: 14th September, 1971 (age 43) option to replace Stephen Keshi. “He should know how this terrain is,
Place of birth: Onitsha, Anambra State , Nigeria Several Nigerians have criticised such simply we have been there for a while, he has
because he is yet to have concrete coaching been in Europe, I pray for him to cope,
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) experience; the closest he got was with and you know it is not easy,'' he said.
Playing position: Defensive Midfielder Belgian third division side,Vervietois between
2008 and 2009. "The national team is not about just
Ahead of the unveiling exercise by the Nigeria coaching, players come into camp few
Football Federation (NFF), the newly appointed However, the best is expected of the new days to a match, play and leave back to
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh arrived helmsman of the Super Eagles whose first their respective clubs. Someone who is
Abuja, Nigeria the evening of Tuesday 14th July, game is on September against Tanzania in technically sound, who reads a game
2015 to take up the job of coaching Nigeria's Dar es Salaam in a 2017 African Cup of well, who knows the kind of players
national team, the Super Eagles. Nations qualifying match. Sunday Oliseh has he'll need to prosecute a match is
A physical, technical defensive midfielder, clearly spelt out his philosophy and team what we need and I think Sunday
Oliseh played for well-known clubs such as AFC selection, "I will only invite players who merit Oliseh has these qualities". "I'm happy
that it's still a Nigerian that has been
Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus F.C. being in national team by playing regular
Oliseh played 54 international matches for football in top European and African leagues", considered to take charge of the Super
Nigeria and the World Cups of 1994 and 1998. Oliseh was quoted to have said. He further Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has attended
Oliseh also participated in the Olympic gold assured Nigerians that he will call players who series of courses, he's experienced and
medal winning team of 1996. Despite captained deserve to play for Nigeria. “There will be no he's exposed to modern day trends, I
think he can handle the national
Nigeria during the 2002 African Cup of Nations, place for mediocrity in my team”.
team," Chukwu told News24.
Oliseh was omitted With Sunday Oliseh at the
from Super Eagles helms of the national team,
World Cup squad later Nigerians can now heave a
that year for sigh of relief and be
disciplinary reasons. optimistic that a new dawn
After missing out on has come to Nigeria
World Cup selection, football. Perhaps it is time
Oliseh retired from to bid farewell to
international football in disappointment and
June 2002. At the age misfortune to Super Eagles
of 31, Oliseh retired lacklustre display in
from professional continental and
football after playing a international competitions.
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BENUE KopaBatchC
Oct’ 2015
HEALTH
HEALTH
VALUES OF
FR UIT
Why fruit? Fruits are nature's wonderful actually has the ability to decrease our vitamin E your body needs to stay healthy.
gifts to mankind; indeed, they are life blood pressure to a normal level, avocado can also be beneficial during
enhancing medicines packed with preventing the development of chemotherapy. If you worry about your
vitamins, minerals anti-oxidants and many hypertension especially in kids. body's cholesterol levels, avocados are a
p h o t o - n u t r i e n t o r p l a n t d e r i v e d Strawberries are high in fibre, which is great solution. An ounce of avocado is
micronutrient. They are absolute feast to important for moving food through your essential to eye health. The avocados
our sight, not just because of their colour digestive system and helping bowel not only help reduce blood cholesterol
or and flavour but for unique nutritional movements. This can help improve levels, but they help decrease the overall
profile that help human body free from digestion especially for those with risk for heart diseases. Avocado is high
disease and keep it healthy. Your risk of constipation or irregular stools. vitamin B6 and folic acid content helps
dying prematurely can be reduced by Strawberries protect us from the to regulate homocysteine levels.
damaging effects of our Avocado's smooth and creamy texture
almost half if you give your body the
actually contains 6 to 7 grams of
right fruit every day. According to fiber for half of a medium sized
fruit.
Dominguez, a diet high in grain and
Advice to asthmatic, cancer
fruits will help prevent cancer, heart Diabetes and stroke patient.
For Asthmatic patient: Take
diseases, and obesity etc. for it is orange juice 3 times daily with
a glass of water for 30
almost impossible to get fat on these days.Ginger- Ginger tea is a
popular Chinese treatment for
stuffs. The asthma. Press ginger to
extract the juice and then use
Various kinds of diseases you can one teaspoon of the liquid to
1 cup of hot water.
fight with our God-given fruit include
Cancer patient: use Avocados,
disease like: Asthma, Cancer, Heart carrots, mushrooms, orange, chili
pepper, red wine, garlic, soy product,
diseases, high blood pressure, grape fruits, sweet potato, green tea
and black tea, tomatoes etc.
Obesity, HIV & Aids, Diabetes,
Stroke and Brain related
Problemetic.
FRUIT AND ITS BENEFITS environment,especially the sun.
Strawberry and its Benefits A L M O N D A N D I T S B E N E F I T S
if you are a strawberry addict like me, then Almonds are packed with vitamins,
this must make you very happy. Why you minerals, protein and fiber, and are
s h o u l d e a t f r e s h s t r a w b e r r i e s ? associated with a number of health
Strawberries are an amazing source of benefits. Just a handful of almonds,
folate (the folic acid found in fruit). approximately one ounce, contains one-
Inadequate amounts of folate in the aging eighth of our necessary daily protein.
p o p u l a t i o n c a n c o n t r i b u t e t o Almonds may be eaten on their own, raw
atherosclerosis, vascular disease and or toasted. They are also the ingredients
Diabetes patient: Take Aloe Vera,
even a decline in cognitive function. of several different dishes. Eating onions, basil (efinrin) efo, scent leaf
Strawberries are being studied for their almonds can significantly boost levels of (nchawa), grain, cashew nut etc.
u n i q u e a b i l i t y t o s u p p r e s s t h e vitamin E in the diet and bloodstream. Stroke: Soya beans, water garlic and
inflammatory responses of the body and Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that honey, corn silk, snail, bitter leaf,
reduce our risk of hypertension. defends our cells against damage on a
Strawberries contain more than 100 daily basis and prevents artery-clogging pawpaw, avocado grape fruit.
percent of our daily recommended intake oxidation of cholesterol. Eating a handful Your health is your choice, you are a
of vitamin C in just one cup. Recent of almonds a day is a great way to get the product of what yoCuHeUaKtW. U JUDITH
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2015/16 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW AND FIXTURES
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FOR DUMMIES
A standard smartphone helps to keep in touch with family and friends,
browse, share images, videos and even prepare documents (I’m currently
writing this on my smartphone). Smartphones have been around for a
while, but the revolution is finally gaining pace in Nigeria and while there
are so many different types of smartphones, I would like you to know the
important features to consider before you pick your next smartphone.
operating system [0s]
There are many operating systems for mobile phones in the market, some
include Android OS, Firefox OS, Symbian OS, Ios (Apple OS), Blackberry 10,
Windows OS, Ubuntu on phones and more. However, most of the phones you
will find in Nigeria will use majorly the Windows phone OS, Ios, Android OS,
or blackberry.
Android os media. The Blackberry OS features the best browsing experience and
The android OS is currently the most popular mobile operating system and cheap browsing data plans.
you will find a lot of mobile phone manufacturers using this operating Pros:
system because it is open source, which allows for greater customization Great email support, cheap data plans, Simple to use
of your phone. The latest version as of this writing is the Android lollipop Cons:
(Version 5.1). However, not many phones would be able to upgrade to Horrible battery life, very poor amount of applications.
the latest android version automatically, without rooting (giving the
phone permission for administrative access to alter system settings and Windows Phone OS
use specialized applications) the device. However, buying from major The windows phone OS has started to take a strong shape in the
manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, LG and Motorola would allow you update Nigerian market, even as it performs poorly on the international scene.
to the latest android versions as they are released. This is one advantage It is appealing to smartphone newbies and offers a smooth and brightly
these major devices have over manufacturers like Injoo and techno which colored interface. Its tile interface and good camera image editing
are usually cheaper. Since this platform is open source, you often find a lot makes it a viable option.
of fake and poorly built applications on its app store.
pros Pros:
Good multitasking, Lots of Applications, devices come in different price Attractive design, linked to the Main Microsoft Windows OS
ranges. Cons:
cons Trails the Android and iOS in number of applications on its app store.
Getting software upgrade can be a problem, High security vulnerabilities,
uses a considerable amount of battery. CAMERA
This is one feature that can be quite extensive and technical to go
Apple iOS operating system into full details about. Most people judge smartphone camera based on
The iOS is the operating system that began the smartphone revolution, it is Megapixels (Mp) and believe a higher Mp will give better image quality.
however limited to apple devices such as the iPhone range of phones. The This is further from the truth. For example, the Apple iPhone 6 plus
iOS is very secure and is regularly updated. However, the major downside has only 8MP as its rear camera, but still has one of the best image
of the devices running iOS is that the prices of the iPhone is very high. One qualities for a smartphone. So what determines camera quality? There
surprising fact is that the iOS has millions more apps than android. are many features that determine the quality of a smartphone’s camera
Pros: like lens sharpness, ISO, Autofocus, Sensor size, Aperture, and Image
Slick, fluid and beautiful interface, has the best app repository, very secure.
Cons: [38]processor. However when you see the specifications sheet of a phone’s
Expensive device, limited to Apple devices, doesn’t communicate easily with
other OS (like absence of Bluetooth sharing between an apple device and
any non-apple device), cannot officially send files directly to the device
from your computer without their iTunes software.
Blackberry OS
Over the last 5 years, the blackberry has been on a steady decline. It is still
one of the best if you are looking to text, check emails and update social
BENUE KopaBatchC crashing. High-end phones now have about 3GB of RAM (The Asus
Oct’ 2015 Zenfone 2 has 4GB of RAM), but look for a minimum of 1GB on a regular
ICT smartphone.
PROCESSOR
Basically, the processor is the CPU of your phone just like the engine
of a bike, the more powerful a CPU is, the faster your phone will be.
Top- end phones get over 2GB of power, but to a normal user around
1.2GHz should be enough. Also, most budget friendly smartphones
usually have poor processor types like the Mediatek processor found
on infinix, injoo, techno and phones of the likes, you begin to notice
the lag and slowness of the phone after a while. However, the normal
camera, you would see something like: 8MP with Sensor size of 1/3.2” user might not see this as much of a problem, but a smartphone user
inches, f/2.0, and a resolution (5312 x 2988). that wants to play high-end games on their phone should go for a
better processor power.
Mega Pixels:
The megapixels of a phone do not determine the quality of an image, they DISPLAY
only determine how large the pictures will be, not how good they look. Screen Size
Phone Manufacturers tend to use their increased MP as a selling point How big your display size is depends on you, smaller than 4.5 inches
for phone cameras to lure the average customer to believing they have will be a small phone, bigger than 5.2 inches and you’d struggle to fit
superior camera. it in a clown’s pocket. If you plan to use your phone for reading, work
Sensor Size and movies, a bigger screen would serve a better purpose.
The sensor has to do with its photosensitive area, the bigger this area is, Resolution
the more light that it takes in at a time. Hence the bigger the sensors, the Screen resolution is very important to how beautiful and crisp the
better the photos. For example, a phone with 8Mp and a sensor size of display of the smartphone looks. You would have noticed that when
1/3.2” inches will shoot better quality images than a 13Mp camera with a you look at the display of a top- end phone and compare it to a
sensor size of 1/2.3” inches because, it takes in more light. budget- friendly phone, the display on the top-end smartphone is
Aperture sharper and crisper, while budget friendly phones might be a bit dull.
With most camera lens, you would want to know its maximum aperture i.e. Budget- friendly phones make a trade-off with its resolution so as to
how wide the camera lens can open. Apertures are measured in f-stops. reduce cost and increase battery life. When
If you see something like- f/3.2 attached, “The megapixels of a looking at resolutions you see specifications
it means it has a maximum aperture of 3.2. such as: 1080 × 1920, 432 ppi.
However, this is not a good number. An phone do not determine Using the resolution alone can be deceiving,
aperture of f/2.8 and higher means that more the quality of an image, because a high resolution on a large phone
light is being blocked. While if you want (like a Phablet) will not be as sharp as on
a Camera that can photograph in low light a smaller phone with the same resolution.
conditions without flash, consider the range The PPI (pixels per inch) determines how
between f/1.4 to f/2.8. they only determine how many pixels are packed into an inch. A low
MEMORY resolution like 800 × 600, or 720 × 1024, will
There are 3 types of memory found on a large the pictures will be, give a dull display. So when it comes to
resolution look for higher numbers if you
smartphone, expressed in GB (gigabyte):
Internal not how good they look” prefer sharper displays. The more PPI, the
sharper the display or picture will be. For
This is the default option your phone uses to
example, the HTC one M9 comes with a 5 inch
store files. Bigger memory means more files.
screen display with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels at a PPI of 441,
The most common include 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB. Therefore, I recommend
the Samsung galaxy S6 edge has a 1440 × 2560 at a PPI of 576.
buying a smartphone with at least
These are very sharp displays. While the techno phantom Z mini
8GB of internal memory, even if you
has a 720 × 1280 with 294PPI, which is still pleasing to the eye,
have a memory card of 32GB, because
but average and you will notice the screen pixels.
applications don’t usually store on the
SD card by default. If for example, you BATTERY CONSUMPTION
buy a smartphone with low memory,
it will be exhausted and if you try to This has to do with how long the battery can last, it is usually
install new apps, you will get the “low measured in mAH. However, batteries discharging quickly
memory” notification even when there depends on factors such as the processor of the operating
is obviously space on the SD card. system (higher processors will drain more battery), Screen
Rectifying the problem might become a display PPI (higher resolutions drain more battery), the phone
challenge because some applications battery optimization, its accompanying voltage and many more
like Facebook, twitter, Flipboard, factors. If you want to get your phone through a full day on
whatsapp don’t transfer to the memory medium use without charging, I recommend getting a smartphone
card. with at least 2,200mAH. The Huawei Ascend mate 2 features a
whopping 4,050mAH battery, hence it lasts longer.
External While I have given different specifications to look for when
Most smartphones have an external buying a smartphone, different people buy smartphones for
memory slot (Micro SD slot) that lets different reasons, some buy them for photography, some for
you use a memory card. So, before you gaming, while others for casual usage and browsing. If you
choose a smartphone, find out if it are buying a smartphone for photography purposes, I would
allows the use for an external memory recommend going for a smartphone with at least 8MP, with an
card. If the phone doesn’t have one, it is aperture between f/1.4 to f/2.4, also consider extra features of
best you avoid buying the smartphone, the camera such as autofocus, HDR (High dynamic range), flash
unless the internal memory available is and High resolution. If you plan on getting a smartphone for
enough for you. In such a situation, get gaming, you should select between the Android OS and Apple
a phone with at least 16GB of internal Ios. Apple phones in general are great for games, but if you
memory. For example, the IPhone, the decide to go for android phones, select one with a quad core
latest Samsung S6 and S6 edge do not processor, with at least 2GB of RAM, minimum of 1280 x 720
have SD card slot. resolution and since high end games consume battery, at least
2500 mAH battery. While a user that wants a phone for casual usage,
RAM browsing and chatting can go for smartphones with specifications of
This is the memory that your phone uses for its daily task. The more RAM 1GB minimum in RAM, 5MP camera, 1.2Ghz processor, 2200Mah battery,
you have, the faster and responsive your phone will be and the better it internal memory of 8GB and 3G connectivity
will be at multitasking (opening different apps at the same time) without
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