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- Tue 19 Mar 2019, 9:35 pm
- Search in: General Chatting Room
- Topic: See The Reason I Laugh When I Hear My Fellow Igbos Talk About Been Marginalized In Nigeria
- Replies: 0
- Views: 485
When I hear my fellow igbos talk about marginalization from both hausa and Yoruba's, all I do is to smile and walk away. You want to know why???
Recently, I have a friend who applied for Nigerian navy (an igbo), I helped him out with the online registration, paid for the cyber services, and other things needed. When it was time to get a signature from his local government (UDI), we were asked to pay the sum of #500 before they could sign, I paid the fee. When it was time to go to the divisional police headquarters which is located at 9th mile.... To my greatest suprise umunne m! The hausa man who was incharge of the division didn't collect a dime from us. We went to police college oji river to sign the guarantor's form, the igbo man CSP that was required to sign said he can't! When asked why he simply said he doesn't want to get into trouble.... We smiled and walked away. We went to enugu state civil service to get a director's signature, we were asked to pay 5k, we ran away and went down to 82div enugu, we were asked by an igbo army personnel to bring a bribe of 6k, on our way leaving the premises, something happened! The igbo man's army oga (Hausa man) came out and asked why we came, we explained everything and the man simply signed the form, gave us 1k for transportation, and also gave us his number. We have never met this man before o! You can imagine.
Let me ask these simple questions:
What if my guy didn't get into navy because we didn't sign the guarantor's form, would it have amounted to marginalization?
What if we couldnt afford the #500 at the local government, would he had been recruited into the navy without the local government approval?
Let us stop stressing and punishing ourselves Ndi igbo! We all suffer at the end.
Thanks for your time.
OKOLO CHIEDOZIEM BENWILLIAM (smart)
Recently, I have a friend who applied for Nigerian navy (an igbo), I helped him out with the online registration, paid for the cyber services, and other things needed. When it was time to get a signature from his local government (UDI), we were asked to pay the sum of #500 before they could sign, I paid the fee. When it was time to go to the divisional police headquarters which is located at 9th mile.... To my greatest suprise umunne m! The hausa man who was incharge of the division didn't collect a dime from us. We went to police college oji river to sign the guarantor's form, the igbo man CSP that was required to sign said he can't! When asked why he simply said he doesn't want to get into trouble.... We smiled and walked away. We went to enugu state civil service to get a director's signature, we were asked to pay 5k, we ran away and went down to 82div enugu, we were asked by an igbo army personnel to bring a bribe of 6k, on our way leaving the premises, something happened! The igbo man's army oga (Hausa man) came out and asked why we came, we explained everything and the man simply signed the form, gave us 1k for transportation, and also gave us his number. We have never met this man before o! You can imagine.
Let me ask these simple questions:
What if my guy didn't get into navy because we didn't sign the guarantor's form, would it have amounted to marginalization?
What if we couldnt afford the #500 at the local government, would he had been recruited into the navy without the local government approval?
Let us stop stressing and punishing ourselves Ndi igbo! We all suffer at the end.
Thanks for your time.
OKOLO CHIEDOZIEM BENWILLIAM (smart)
- Fri 15 Mar 2019, 7:01 am
- Search in: Jokes
- Topic: My Neighbor's Child...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 436
- Mon 25 Jul 2016, 4:04 pm
- Search in: Health/Fitness
- Topic: Female Genital Mutilation: What You Need To Know As A Nigerian
- Replies: 1
- Views: 665
WHAT IS FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)?
FGM according to world health organization (WHO), it includes all procedurl or total removal of external female genitalia for cultural and or non-medical reasons
WHAT IS FGM CALLED IN OUR LOCAL LANGUAGES?
In Yoruba, it is called ‘DI dabe fun omo’binrin’. In Igbo, it is called Ibi Nwanyi Ugwu while in Hausa, its called Kaciyan mata.
WHO PERFORMS FGM ON WOMEN AND GIRLS?
FGM is carried out by traditional circumcisers, traditional birth attenddants (TBAs) and health workers such as Midwives and community health extension workers (CHEWs)
HOW EXACTLY IS FGM DONE?
The procedure is done using tools like knives or scissors made by local blacksmiths. Some use razors or other sharp objects. The girl is held down by the circumcisr,sometimes with assistance, and the act is done. Sedatives and disinfectants are not usually used. In some places, traditional medicine like herbs or fluid from snail is applied to aid healing of wound.
TYPE OF FGM BEING PERFORMED
TYPE I: called clitoridectomy involves the removal of prepuce, with or without cutting all or part of the clitor1s.
TYPE II: Is called excision. Here, the clitor1s is removed and there is total or partial removal of the inner lips (labia minora) of the vag1na.
TYPE III: This is most dangerous type of FGM and known as infibulation. It involves the removal of the part or all of the external genitalia and the vag1na opening is stitched after narrowing it allowing for small space where urine and menstruation can pass through. Later, surgeries are down on the woman before s*xua1 intercourse and child birth to open and close vag1na.
TYPE IV: Is unclassified type. It includes piercing, scrapping, pricking or making of incision on clitor1s and/or the vag1na lips.
ARE CIRCUMCISERS PAID?
YES, either in gift or cash, when it is cash, the procedure can cost about #500 above.
AT WHAT AGE IS FGM PERFORMED ON GIRL OR WOMAN?
It varies in different tribes and communities, in some places, girls are circumcised on the 8th day or before age 5 while others perform it before they reach adolescence.
EFFECT OF FGM ON GIRLS AND WOMEN
(1). Uncontrollable bleeding which can cause infections and lead to severe pain, or even death.
(2). Infection: such as tetanus infection, hepatitis B and even HIV/AIDS from usage of unsterilized blades or objects.
(3). Victims may also experience intense shock when the act is being performed causing immediate and long-term psychological effect.
(4). Urine retention: women who are victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty in urinating leading to urine retention and causing urinary tract infections.
(5). menstrual pain: victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty whenever they are menstruating.
(6). Difficulty during childbirth, obstructed labour, artificially tightened vag1na can leads to caesarean section.
(7). Infertility and some women have developed keloids because of FGM
(8. Lack of s*xua1 pleasure: the damage to female genitalia can make s*x painful and unappealing to women
NIGERIAN STATE THAT FGM IS MOSTLY PERFORM
• FGM is more prevalent in the southern zones than in the northern zones. States with the highest prevalence Osun (77%), Ebonyi (74%) , Ekiti (72%), Imo (68%) and Oyo (66%)
• FGM is most prevalent among Yoruba women (55%), followed by Igbo women (45%).
Infibulation (TYPE III) is more prevalent in Nasarawa (22%), Kaduna (21%), and Bayelsa (20%) than in any other states
WHY MUST FGM END?
Since FGM has no verifiable health benefit, ending it will help stop a form of gender based violence against future generation of girls and women. The practice violates the rights of women and girls to: Physical and mental integrity, freedom from violence, freedom from discrimination on basis of s*x, freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatments and right to life.
ARE THERE LAWS AGAINST FGM IN NIGERIA?
YES; the federal legislation that exists is VAPP ACT (Violence Against Persons Prohibition) which was signed into law in May 2015. Amongst other forms of violence against women, VAPP Act recommends 5 years imprisonment term and/or #100,000 fines for anyone who carries out the procedure or anyone who engages someone to carry it out.
Culled from a handbook of FAQ for young people.
FGM according to world health organization (WHO), it includes all procedurl or total removal of external female genitalia for cultural and or non-medical reasons
WHAT IS FGM CALLED IN OUR LOCAL LANGUAGES?
In Yoruba, it is called ‘DI dabe fun omo’binrin’. In Igbo, it is called Ibi Nwanyi Ugwu while in Hausa, its called Kaciyan mata.
WHO PERFORMS FGM ON WOMEN AND GIRLS?
FGM is carried out by traditional circumcisers, traditional birth attenddants (TBAs) and health workers such as Midwives and community health extension workers (CHEWs)
HOW EXACTLY IS FGM DONE?
The procedure is done using tools like knives or scissors made by local blacksmiths. Some use razors or other sharp objects. The girl is held down by the circumcisr,sometimes with assistance, and the act is done. Sedatives and disinfectants are not usually used. In some places, traditional medicine like herbs or fluid from snail is applied to aid healing of wound.
TYPE OF FGM BEING PERFORMED
TYPE I: called clitoridectomy involves the removal of prepuce, with or without cutting all or part of the clitor1s.
TYPE II: Is called excision. Here, the clitor1s is removed and there is total or partial removal of the inner lips (labia minora) of the vag1na.
TYPE III: This is most dangerous type of FGM and known as infibulation. It involves the removal of the part or all of the external genitalia and the vag1na opening is stitched after narrowing it allowing for small space where urine and menstruation can pass through. Later, surgeries are down on the woman before s*xua1 intercourse and child birth to open and close vag1na.
TYPE IV: Is unclassified type. It includes piercing, scrapping, pricking or making of incision on clitor1s and/or the vag1na lips.
ARE CIRCUMCISERS PAID?
YES, either in gift or cash, when it is cash, the procedure can cost about #500 above.
AT WHAT AGE IS FGM PERFORMED ON GIRL OR WOMAN?
It varies in different tribes and communities, in some places, girls are circumcised on the 8th day or before age 5 while others perform it before they reach adolescence.
EFFECT OF FGM ON GIRLS AND WOMEN
(1). Uncontrollable bleeding which can cause infections and lead to severe pain, or even death.
(2). Infection: such as tetanus infection, hepatitis B and even HIV/AIDS from usage of unsterilized blades or objects.
(3). Victims may also experience intense shock when the act is being performed causing immediate and long-term psychological effect.
(4). Urine retention: women who are victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty in urinating leading to urine retention and causing urinary tract infections.
(5). menstrual pain: victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty whenever they are menstruating.
(6). Difficulty during childbirth, obstructed labour, artificially tightened vag1na can leads to caesarean section.
(7). Infertility and some women have developed keloids because of FGM
(8. Lack of s*xua1 pleasure: the damage to female genitalia can make s*x painful and unappealing to women
NIGERIAN STATE THAT FGM IS MOSTLY PERFORM
• FGM is more prevalent in the southern zones than in the northern zones. States with the highest prevalence Osun (77%), Ebonyi (74%) , Ekiti (72%), Imo (68%) and Oyo (66%)
• FGM is most prevalent among Yoruba women (55%), followed by Igbo women (45%).
Infibulation (TYPE III) is more prevalent in Nasarawa (22%), Kaduna (21%), and Bayelsa (20%) than in any other states
WHY MUST FGM END?
Since FGM has no verifiable health benefit, ending it will help stop a form of gender based violence against future generation of girls and women. The practice violates the rights of women and girls to: Physical and mental integrity, freedom from violence, freedom from discrimination on basis of s*x, freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatments and right to life.
ARE THERE LAWS AGAINST FGM IN NIGERIA?
YES; the federal legislation that exists is VAPP ACT (Violence Against Persons Prohibition) which was signed into law in May 2015. Amongst other forms of violence against women, VAPP Act recommends 5 years imprisonment term and/or #100,000 fines for anyone who carries out the procedure or anyone who engages someone to carry it out.
Culled from a handbook of FAQ for young people.
