So anyhoo, my first stop was Abuja. I've been here for a few days now. I keep making comparisons with Lagos and so far Abuja kicks Lagos's ass in the areas of cleanliness and order. However, I thrive in chaos so I'm longing to return to Lagos.
I registered for the NYSC yesterday. It wasn't quite the agonizing experience I thought it would be. I blame Otondo blogger for freaking me out with his account of his experience. It was straightforward and the staff was quite friendly and laid back (except the lady in room 2. She was so in a pissy mood) and it didn't take long, even though I had a few missing documents. I did have to get an affidavit for the missing items but that was also easy and the court was right across the street from the secretariat. I had help all over the place so I guess that made it easier.
I've only been in Nigeria two days so I'm still enjoying the feeling of being brand new and being babied and spoiled by everyone. They like to assume I'm soft and I've forgotten how to be Nigerian so I enjoy shocking them by busting out naija dance moves, speaking pidgin or belting out the lyrics of current local hits. They also jump when they hear my "jargo" ringtone lol. I know the brand new feeling will wear off soon and I'll be tossed into real life and the truth is... I can't bloody wait!
I tried nkwobi for the first time yesterday and I'm looking forward to trying ofada rice. Anyone know a good joint in Abuja? I was taken to this outdoor bar called Diamond last night. It was fantastic. I drank star lol. I'll never be a beer drinker but I'd like to try most things once.
I have no idea where I'll be posted for camp... I'm not showering outside... That's all I'm saying.
So far I'm feeling Abuja and I can see myself settling here one day. But for now my young soul craves the disaster that is Lagos.
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4 comments:
There's a garden in Wuse 7 I've been too that my boyfriend loves. There's Jevenik (I think that's the spelling) in Wuse 2 (I believe). My boyfriend took me to a bar called Ketchup that I liked. I can't think of other places now...I know I have a life somewhere though!
ok oh, as an abuja babe, I will say that you should go to the Silverbird Galleria in central area. It's really nice with several spots like Amber in it and bigger than the one in Lagos.
If you fancy nightclubs, Aqua and Play is where to have fun.
Go to the suya spot in Wuse II. Kai, I just forgot the name. I don't mess with nigerian beer either, whether it be Star or Guinness.
PS: I will advise that you lobby for where you want NYSC to post you to. Choose Abj/Lag. Someone recently told me that they post foreign-taught students to only those places anyway but check :)
Enjoy and keep us updated!
Yeah, I was pretty angry when I wrote that. Also, to be fair, I did register a little late. The experience still sucked, though. Glad you got registered and all.
Not much going on in Abj..people here are sort of conservative but I'm sure if you open up to people some more they'll show you around. Have you tried Yahauza Suya? you should... Love your blog and welcome home!!
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