Nigeria on the move continued---

Most of the young people mentioned from the beginning of this writing hold higher education diplomas or degrees. Some are still university students. One good thing I noticed is that holders of higher education certificates are no longer hanging unto the hope of finding jobs through the government or established large companies like the oil companies and banks. Many are now taking the bull by the horn and finding some gainful employment, no matter how lowly.
Izunna, a university student, comes home on weekends or every chance he gets to do odd jobs to generate income. In addition, he is an amateur photographer, covering occasions for people. He does a great job at it. His coverage of the cultural extravaganza following the Ofala festival celebrated by the Igwe of Nnewi, produced great pictures of the event. Some pictures will be shared later.
Onyinye, a graduate with a leaning towards ministry, carries out her calling by working with the elderly, a subject she studied extensively in the university.Elderly care is an area totally ignored in Igboland and Nigeria today. Most elderly, mostly women are forced to leave their homes and live with their children in the big cities where they can be cared for. Most are not thrilled with being away from their homes, but have no choice. If couples are involved, it is no problem since the elderly couple at least have each other. The problem arises when it involves a widow or widower. Coping with their loss and then the additional burden of being removed from their home becomes a burden.Finding reliable assistance for the elderly is an uphill task. That is why Onyinye's ministry is so unique.
The elderly have a lot of problems, ranging from finding dometic help to health issues and the worst, for retirees especially,getting to their pensions and their bank accounts are like pulling teeth. More to come on this subject.

Nnamdi, a young father of three married really young, which is the noticeable trend now. Young people are settling down, instead of waiting. They struggle together to make ends meet, it seems like. I do not have the details but it is clear that young people are getting married without waiting to be established in careers.It is a good trend and from personal experience, it is a good thing for many reasons. Ikwa-nkwu, as Ndi Nnewi call it or Igba-nkwu remains a regular source of socializing and entertainment.
Nnamdi and his wife, Chioma, work very hard to care for their young family,buzzing around on their machines (motorcycles) to take the children to school, and tend to their shops. A very busy young family.

I had a few books given to me to read by the authors. The four books, two written by Reverend Dr Fred Nwachukwuma, and two other titles by other authors,were mostly put aside because of my very busy schedule. Finally on my long flight back, I tried to finish reading the books. One written by Professor J.O.C Onyemelukwe, under his pen name Chike Onyemelukwe was also finished on the flight. Dr Nwachukwuma's "Wading Through the Storm" was quite inspiring to me.The other, I still have to read.
Professor Onyemelukwe's " Hope from Distant Lands" is quite an interesting reading,a good reading, especially with the arrival and spreading over the airwaves, radio especially, of the odinani movement. The odinani movement is off and going, with jingles on the radio and young people are joining. Some are trying to understand the theology behind the movement. There are now Christian funerals and Odinani funerals and celebrations of life. This brings me to celebrations of life and everything that comes with them.
The month of December being set aside and exempted from funerals and burials, leaves January rolling around with series of funerals and celebrations of life going on. One can hear in the cool harmatan evening, sounds of egbenduru or nkpo ana, as some call it, booming over and over again, bringing to mind the igbasu ozu of childhood days. Even women were receiving these loud gun salutes.Quite interesting.
The third book I was opportuned to briefly read is an upcoming book, not yet published. A well researched book on women issues in Africa and Nigeria,penned by a lawyer, Mrs Maoudline Nneamaka Chikezie, the book titled "African Woman, Sentenced by Tradition" will surely draw a lot of attention when published. She is working very hard towards publishing the book with the eye catching back cover.
To be continued--- Banking et.c