This video posted on one of our WhatsApp group just made my morning. The beautiful woman said her name is Safiya Ali, originally from Tangaza LGA in Sokoto state. She came to Enugu when she was 12 years old, lived here now for over 25 years and had 11 children. She said her landlord in Enugu waived rent for her long time ago, so she's not been paying any rent but receiving numerous support from the landlord and her neighbours. She tried to join her husband in Abuja but found the FCT less liveable than Enugu.
She speaks flawless Igbo with proverbs and no trace of Hausa accent. Listening to her, i felt exactly the same way i felt when i met Sule who spoke better Nsukka than myself before telling me he is "onye Hausa Ibagwa". Enugu has a way of not just integrating people superbly but bringing the best out of residents from every ethno-religious background.
Incidents of the past week have no roots in our culture and disposition.This is the Nigeria of our dreams!
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