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I came into PH in February as a scared observer of the proceedings in the Niger Delta. I was scared of even my own shadow and this was not improved by my working at a trauma centre where victims of violence and other traumatic injuries where brought. The area of town where the hopital is located does nothing to bolster any confidence in our security system, I lost my goldchain to 'bad boys' as they are fondly called which made matters worse. Right now im not as scared as I was I have no fears that I will be kidnapped, na who wan kidnap me sef? Going to and from work still leaves me with the jitters but I can boldly walk through the streets now and know that the young men at the end of the street have better looking targets than small me! (Don't mind me my confidence has increased ever since I found out I'm leaving , who wont be confident?). What exactly will I miss about PH? For sure I wont miss the public transport system, the danfos that where my regular mode of trans

My mum always says that' the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof, why should one stay in one spot for the rest of his/her life when God owns the whole earth?'. She uses this to support her love of travel and I guess I get my urge to 'wander' from her!:) Anyway this will most likely be my last post from the NIger Delta, as I type my bags are packed to begin my journeying (yes my new job description involves a lot of travelling) around Naija. My base will be in the.................... part of the country! Dont worry my next post will reveal my new location(s). I have enjoyed my stay in the Niger Delta, Ill confess that my initial feat of the region has subsided somewhat and I am certainly relieved to be moving out. For those of you who have been wondering what part of the Niger Delta I was in Ill finally let you know. I will be leaving Port HArcourt this weekend Deo Valence! Ill miss PH certainly but im happy to be moving on, life is all about change isnt it? Hopi

The letter below is a true copy of a letter that a patient brought with him froma trado-medical clinic! all typos are real! Traditional Orthopadic Home XXXXXX state The Orthopadic consultant In charge XXXX Hospital, XXX state. Sir, REFFERAL LETTER RE: MR XYZ ABC The above name patient had been admitted in our traditional orthopadic home after receiving medical attention and the wound sutured at the hopsital. But suture decayed as it was suture the same rather after 24hrs. Hence what is being required of you is to remove tibia (outer skeletal) so that it can give way for a new flesh and marrow to cover it up. Be it as it may, this is done as a result our inability t