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Oh! What a joy, Etido Umoren as
gentle as dove having admission into the university of Calabar, under faculty
of physical science in the year 2014. So he say “back then when I was newly
admitted into a university. I have this seal of being the best I can. I never
aspire to do alone but I desire my colleague in the same unit/department should
go along with me. I will arrange class with some of the lecturers that have the
seal of mentoring the student. Put calls across to relate them(colleague) of
the development by relating venue and time.
“So as
quest to help, peradventure assist those that are vulnerable/anxious. That was
when a call came in from a colleague in my unit, who just resume after academic
calendar might have get to the mid-week. I was happy because we were native of
the same province. Hence, I can calm my nerve with autochthonous. So they say,
there is union in speaking your originated language”.
“So, as
the struggle continue, which he explained the circumstances behind the
lateness. As we all know the financial demand when it’s the beginner (novice).
There I couldn’t wait but to put him through some of the resent activities”.
“On
orientating him on the courses and time table schedule. Show him around lecture
venue that are in the timetable. It was a very a stressful day but while
remembering my goal of being a success also with others, the synergy was
reactivated. It was whole hearted conversation. Afterward, he also shows sign
of appreciation via thanks which I refer that to God Almighty”.
“In
subsequent days I provide him with materials and note to photocopy. Since
mathematics is never a subject you can understand easily without your present
and logical reasoning. I took it upon myself by arranging prep (night classes).
I have to explained those I know and for those I partially understand we make
reference from the textbook. As they say two sensible head are better than one.
I also understand ‘aluta countinua’. My aim was for him to be on the same page
despite his lateness so to be sure Victoria ascerta”.
“So as
it progresses, he confronted me with accommodation issue. As compassionate as I
was, I broke my policy of not letting anyone stay with me. Reason being some
attitude are disposition, I wouldn’t want that. But how will I do I guess the
Bible say “be your brother’s keeper”. So it was an empathetic situation. I
believe it was faith.
“According
to Imaikop Isong on his facebook page reference that “You can’t know or
understand someone in a distance”. Then, I misplace five hundred naira note,
which I confide in him ‘please oh! Don’t be offended, because I think it will
be nice asking you than harbouring it in mind. Do you see five hundred naira
note’? There he picked offense. Threaten to meet a soothsayer, of which he
never did. Else we both stay in the room beside I don’t have anything
concerning diabolic things. But this is the same room I never demand him to pay
bills. I felt guilty asking at first. “Oh! Etido, being salve in my own room.
“Two
month later, he anticipated of getting a room. Well, I wouldn’t ask him not to
but my suspicion was that, the incidence that occur months ago. He never said
where he got a house neither relating to me about it location. Then, he asked
for a visit to newly acquire room. So I went behold, the environment was very
rough which I told him but he never listened.
“Months
later, after staying there as he when to the night class then he was robbed. On
getting home in the morning the room was empty. Then I was the one he called,
on getting there his properties was taken of which were gas cylinder, money,
smart phone etc.
“Then
he told me I wouldn’t was to remain in the room again. I can see his fear
through his eye. Then, I still accept him to stay with me for the second time.
Oh! Etido, what kind of human being are you? This was the question I keep
asking myself. After what happened the last time. But I still believe in given
a second chance because what really matter is being the change.
“Still
on the same note he never paid for any bills. There I initiate a social
distance. As they say when you eat with trouble shooter, use long spoon. I have
learnt my lesson the last time. I wouldn’t want to repeat itself. Though, it
was tough but I wouldn’t mind because we don’t have much time before final
paper. Hence, I can’t let him suffer on the street.
“Wow!
There comes our last examination paper. The journey of a thousand miles has
come to an end. Then what rely motivated me to say these come when I took a
glance through his acknowledgement in his project. I was never reference in
anyway. I was so amaze, how human race could be terrible. It never meant
anything but it means a lot.
So I
will conclude by saying never help human with the aim of having appreciated.
Hence, appreciation comes from God.
Watch out
for next Act
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