NIGERIAN FOOD RECIPES : OKPA

Okpa is a traditional Nigerian meal, originating somewhere in the east although the plant is cultivated in large quantity in the north. Many communities have laid claims to its originality but I’m aware that Enugu State is the “Okpa” capital of Nigeria. Only the chant of “Okpa di oku” would wake you from your sleep at the 9^th mile and four corner junctions if you’re coming into the city by road. The Yoruba woman in Oshodi would even calls hers “Okpa Enugu” to get customers. At 6am, every popular junction in Enugu city comes alive with sellers and buyers of this power breakfast.

FUTURISTIC TRAVEL GOALS

I can’t imagine how exciting the future of world travel would be. So many amazing ideas for a more comfortable travel experience are coming up like this demo I saw on CNN international. They call it the “Transit elevated bus”. A concept by a Chinese technology and development company. I don’t know how feasible it is but if it’s eventually launched in the future, Nigeria would need a transport system like that. What do you think?

Click the link below to watch.

China's "car eating" transformer

WATER SCARCITY IN ENUGU STATE

Enugu is such a beautiful city, I have always admired it. Tasty local meals, good transport system, exciting night life, beautiful scenery, an international airport and a big shopping mall. This state has a lot going for it. Chioma, uche and I share mutual love for dear Enugu. Uche wouldn’t take up a job if she wouldn’t be posted to Enugu and Chioma had decided to move into the city while job hunting.

TRAVEL ORGANISATION : HOW TO STAY ORGANISED BEFORE A TRIP

Traveling requires more organization than we may possess in our daily lives and takes a lot of patience.It starts with understanding our destination. This includes the purpose for the trip, the number of days going to be spent, the weather of the place, the religion and culture of the people of the place etc. These information would help in your trip planning.

NIGERIAN JOBS : HAIR BRAIDING IN IKWO, EBONYI STATE

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning and I’m on my way to the Ochi Udo Bus Park. I’m meeting a friend there who I would accompany to Ikwo to braid her hair. Ikwo, a community in Ebonyi State.

NIGERIAN FOOD RECIPES : SUYA

SUYA is no doubt the most popular snack in the Nigerian food industry. Seriously, 178 million out of our 178.5 million population have tasted it. That’s how much Nigerians love their Suya. It is the most popular street food in the country.

RICE FARMING IN ABAKALIKI

It’s really sweet to see the excitement on the faces of kids when told they would be having rice for dinner (before the noodles invasion of course).