Koma people are found in Ganye Chiefdom, in the present Jada local government area of Adamawa State. It is a district of mountainous settlements bordering Cameroun Republic the inhabitants live in caves, scantly dressed, partially naked. Writers have often described the hill settlements as a big animal farm because the people co-habit with animals, sharing…

The Mandara Mountains are a volcanic range extending about 125 miles (200km) in northern Cameroon, along the border with Nigeria. Hiking in the remarkably beautiful landscapes of the Mandara Mountains is one of the most popular activities for tourists exploring Cameroon. The spectacular rock formations and lush valleys and hills are interspersed with traditional villages…

The Kwete Cultural Festival, an annual event, which serves as a prayer for the people of Bachama Kingdom for bountiful harvest, has been celebrated in the bid to revive and promote their rich cultural heritage. It is a common belief, among the Bachama people, that if the Kwete cultural festival does not take place, nobody…

The NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Lagos state is located at Iyana Ipaja, in Agege local government area. From Lagos-Ibadan Expressway If you’re heading to the camp from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stop at Ojodu Berger Bus stop. Now board a transport vehicle heading to Agege, when you get to Agege bus stop, board another cab…

The National Youth Service Corps Year comprises of four (4) main segments in which every Corps Members must satisfactorily participate before he/she is qualified to be issued a certificate of National Service. The service year therefore comprises of: ORIENTATION COURSE A National Youth Service Corps year starts with a 3 weeks orientation course and it…

A ABIA NYSC Secretariat: St. Finbarr’s Road P.M.B 7225, UmuahiaTel: 09033158345Office Line:09056444430Email: abia@nysc.gov.ng ADAMAWA NYSC Secretariat Federal Government Secretariat P.M.B 2252, Jimeta-YolaTel: 08038527713Email: adamawa@nysc.gov.ng AKWA IBOM NYSC Secretariat Federal secretariat P.M.B 1087, UyoTel: 08037854209Email: akwaibom@nysc.gov.ng ANAMBRA NYSC Secretariat 12 Okpora Street P.M.B 4042, Amawbia,AwkaTel: 08032616232Office Line: 09011920020Email: anambra@nysc.gov.ng B BAUCHI NYSC Secretariat Turaki Abdu Road, Fadamar Mada. PMB 85,…

The NYSC scheme was created in a bid to reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war. The unfortunate antecedents in our national history gave impetus to the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps by decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973 which stated that the NYSC is being established “with a…

IWA JI – THE NEW YAM FESTIVAL IN IGBO LAND The New Yam Festival popular known as Iwa ji, Iri ji or Ike ji is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held at the end of the rainy season in August and September. The Iri Ji festival is not only practiced in Nigeria…

A ABIA (AB) NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State. ADAMAWA (AD) NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Lapondo Road, Damare, Girei LGA, Adamawa State. AKWA IBOM (AK) NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. ANAMBRA (AN) NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu Awka South Local…

Yam is an important crop in Igbo land. Igbo people are agrarian by nature and so yam is an important element of their culture. In Igbo mythology, the yam deity is a goddess called Ahia Njoku. Njoku is represented by the yam barns, with an effigy and a shrine. The New Yam Festival, Iwaji is…