My NYSC Story (1)
Onisofe's Diary
7:18 AM
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"Mama, na stream II I dey o" were the first words I heard on 18th May when my friend G called me around 5:30am. I was dazed. I quickly ran to the bathroom to ease myself while I wait for my phone to booth and then I said a quick word of prayer "Lord, please Ogun State, Amen".
As soon as I got my phone I launched into the NYSC portal and logged into my account. Yes, I have been called to serve but I couldn't see my call up letter because of the browser I was using. I quickly downloaded another browser from my AppStore and logged in again, Lo and Behold, I was deployed to Jigawa State.
Two hot tears dropped down my cheeks immediately. To say I was shocked was an understatement. I was broken. I started asking myself questions; "when will I finally leave this north"? "Where exactly did my mum bury my placenta"? "If I leave the north will I die" or will something extremely bad happen to me"?😢😢😢😢😢
I quickly called my friend G to relay the bad-good news to her. She couldn't believe it either till I sent screenshots to her. I decided to check for G and she was also posted to Jigawa too. Then I smiled. I and my bestie in the same place. A little stroke of happiness brushed through my heart.
Laying on my bed with one million and one thoughts running through my mind; I didn't know who to call first between my parents and my friends. I ran through my contacts 5 times and then decided to call B. As soon as B picked the first words I heard were "they post me go Jigawa ooo". I couldn't help but scream out loud in amusement and excitement. I told him I was posted to Jigawa too and we were both happy.
The excitement vanished immediately after the call when I remembered all the goals have set to achieved during my service year in the south. Tears rolled down uncontrollably. I called my mum and she comforted me with her words and all my tears dried up. She told me to look at the brighter side and know that there's a reason am being posted there. Joy from nowhere filled my heart.
I had to check my calendar to be sure today wasn't my birthday with the number of calls and SMS I have been receiving 😂😂😂😂
All my sadness turned into joy and gratefulness. I'm grateful to God for being alive at such a time as this. I'm thankful I made it this far. 😀😀
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