Call To Duty #12

Early in the morning,as early as 7 o'clock, Adisa was already at the King's Palace. He has been summoned the previous night and has been told to report at the Palace as early as he can. There was going to be a very crucial meeting pertaining to the task he is set to complete.

He has been there for an hour before the first chief who happens to be Balogun came in.

"Corper, when did you get here?"

"About an hour ago sir" Adisa responded with utmost respect

"What a pity! I wish our people would respect time as you've demonstrated.If only we can all can,we would be better for it. I complained of the message sent to you not being specific about time,but, it was not taken seriously,now look at it now,you are here before any of us the hosts. Is that not an insult and embarrassment?" Balogun inquired. Adisa smiled and shook his head

"Not at all sir"

"Ehn I understand,what would you say,I mean,what would anyone expect a well cultured and trained youth like you to say about the misconduct of older ones?Nothing! But, I tell you, it's not right and we need to start considering respecting time"

"Yes sir"

"I hope you'll be able to teach everyone including the King the true essence of time management from this project? So many royal businesses have remained unfinished due to his recklessness with time!" The Balogun had just finished whispering this to the Corper when the King emerged and the 2 men had to prostrate to welcome him to the Palace's court room.

"Kabiyesi o!"

"Thank you Balogun...Corper, so early?"

"Yes sir, the messenger said I had to come as early as I can"

" Yes but not this early,anyway,you are here and it's good you are. Where are the other members of the royal council Balogun?"

"Kabiyesi o!They are all on their way.I have also called the Prof and other guests that have been invited and they have all confirmed that they'll be here. The Youth leader is in best position to answer to the responses of our children in the diaspora as per the message you sent to them. But from what he's saying,Kabiyesi, responses are good...very good Kabiyesi!"

"It has to be,you know, Ijinle town is a town that's known for her disciplinary characters...we don't breed mediocrity and our children are not bastards, they must surely listen and cooperate with us at home!"

"Yes ,Kabiyesi,you are right,very correct" They both laughed jokingly to the Kabiyesi's submissions.

"We should wait for them a little while more,while we wait,corper what would you like to be offered?"

"Ah! Kabiyesi,there wouldn't be need for that sir,I've eaten"

"I know but you'll still have to take something"

"But..."

"I insist!" The King declared

"Okay sir"

"Okay,so what would you have,coffee, tea?"

"I'll take tea sire, thank you sir"

"You don't mention it" The King waved a servant

"Get the Corper tea while you serve the Balogun as usual"

"Ho! Kabiyesi, you'll not kill me with this your hospitality o!"

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 "Kole, what is this that I'm hearing?"

"What?"

"Is it true that you and Rhoda were together last night?"

"Together...I don't understand!"

"You won't understand! You think I will not know,you think those girls can actually keep secrets? Even a grown up can't! Now listen..."

"Hey,hey hey!!! What is it now,was she not the one that came along with her friends to the Corpers' lodge? I was just there minding my own business when the 3 of them came knocking..."

"Three,three,you said three,hey,Kole,I pity you o!"

"Pity yourself! Now listen, if you must know,those girls are sweet and know how to please a man than you can ever dream of doing in the next ten years!" At this point, Rachael have started crying.

"Ha! Kole, so it's true?" she broke down in uncontrollable tears. Kole's heart melted

"Listen babe..."

"Don't touch me! and don't baby me,Kole, you are disgrace to manhood. I thought you were matured enough...I thought you were 'MAN' enough...never knew you are still that little toddler that have no control over his emotions...where am I going to start from now?" Rachael asked in tears before running away.

"Rachael,Rachael! It's not what you think!" Kole kicked, he knew he had blown it.Rachael was all he could ever ask for in a woman.She has been supportive both morally and financially ever since they met at their place of primary assignment.This is not to mention the fact that Rachael was an embodiment of beauty that everyone sorted after. Is it her curves,her height or the beautiful skin and face that tend to glow even in the dark that one can possibly resist? Kole could attest to that and the fact that she has been very conservative and reserved.

All top  officials of the NYSC have tried wooing  her to no avail she wouldn't fall for their temptation. The Commandant threatened and actually carried out a threat of extra drilling in his plot to break her and make her play ball but she would refuse. These and many more reasons are why most Corps members including Adisa thinks Kole was the luckiest man to have had her as a date. But now, all that is history...or is it?

'Am I gonna just watch her slip away without a fight? No, Rachael is kind hearted and very forgiving. all I have to do is to renounce those girls and find a way to make up with her. But...God,last night was memorable...it was the sweetest experience I ever had! Looks like I have to make a choice now and Rhoda is not an option!' Kole thinks to himself as he stands up to go after Rachael.

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"Ah! My very good friend, long time no see. How far now,we no dey see your break light again,why now?" Komolafe querried his friend, Akanni.

"Eh, don't mind me,I've been busy these days that's why"

"Busy, busy doing what?" Akanni laughed.

"I've been busy minding my business now"

"What business is that,the only business I know you with is Vulcanizing which I no longer see you seat at again."

"Haba! I still do my vulcanizing business o,it's just that we've missing ourselves these days...besides,you too,have been unavailable for some time now"

"Yes o! I traveled...I have gone with a friend on a business trip. There's this building site that requires roofing and my friend could think of no other person than me to do the job for him.He works as a development agent and have gained a lot of ground in his business."

"Ore mi! That means that you are in a lot of money!"

"Yes o! I've only been seeing Jamiu and have asked him to say me well to you."

"Yes, he delivered your message but as I was saying,my new business requires that I wake up early enough to follow the first available vehicle to town."

"Ehn? please,tell me about this new business of yours, Jamiu briefed me about it but, as you know I love to hear it from the horse's mouth" Akanni laughed,it's a long story o!"

"I'm all ears and not in hurry,yan me tory abegi!" Akanni laughed.

....to be continued on Saturday

Call to Duty #11

Adisa is now the talk of the town. He doesn't go unnoticed,it's as if there's a spotlight on him where ever he goes.But, within him,he doesn't know what to feel. Whether to feel lucky or to be scared.He just feels somewhat at ease.
He's going to take his time to plan this mission,there is absolutely no room for failure.He sat down there thinking about it and didn't notice the entrance of Shade.
"Adisa...Adisa" Shade shook him to reality.
"Hmm...Hmm!"
"Adisa,what's the problem?"
"Problem? There's no problem"
"Are you sure,why are you brooding?" Shade queried looking worried. Adisa laughed.
"I'm not brooding but meditating...there's a big difference between them you know?"
"Yes, but..." Adisa moved over to her side and put a hand around her neck.
"Shade,don't you worry,it's gonna be okay...I got this...okay? I got this!" Shade was more than happy to see Adisa sitting so close to her. She wished he wouldn't stand up again or better still,he should move closer and take her up in his arms.
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"Akanni-kanni,Okun-in meta ogun! Happen na?"
"Ah! Jaamiu! It's being a while bro,how life na?"
"I'm fine o!Ah-Ah,Akkani,what's happening na,I mean what's the secret to your new disposition,I gbadun your new lifestyle o!"
"Ehn? I don become superstar now abi?"
"Ehn,that kain thing...something like that sha?!"
"Tor! I don't know...except that I'm having a really good time with my wife"
"Ehn? Your wife...Keji?"
"Who else?"
"Ehn? That's serious!"
"Na so I see am o! Just a little cash...I mean just a little steady flow of income and I have my wife and home back" Akanni started.
"Are you wondering how?"
"How?" Jamiu was curious.
"Thank you. Doi you remember when you came to my shop and I was brooding that Komolafe was reaigning all sorts of insult on me?"
"Yes,yes,I remember"
"I wasn't really brooding,I was actually trying to find a long lasting solution to my financial problems.Thank God,I eventually found one 3 days after that day
"Eeehn?"
"Yes o! It was Iya Yetunde the pepper seller that returned from the market.As I watched pay her transport fare back home,I wished I had just a fraction of the kind of money she was handling that day.As in she took the money out from a bundle of several bundles she had tied together" Akanni paused to take a deep breath. His friend listened attentively.
"It was funny,very funny.So many thoughts came gushing in but the most interesting of all was the  question that popped into my mind...Jamiu would you like to know the One million Naira question?" His friend could only nod his head in response.
"The question was 'If iya Yetunde would make so much money on daily basis from pepper,how much morte would she make if she adds vegetables to her business?' Suddenly,I wondered what I was doing thinking about Iya Yetunde's business when mine wasn't moving,it was there and then it struck me that I could actually make a little change for myself regularly from selling vegetables."
"Vegetables,you mean 'efo'?" Jamiu was surprised.
"Yes,'efo','ewedu' ugwu' and even tomatoes!" Jamiu was shocked
"Have you started?"
"Which kain question be dat? I just told you it's the secret to my new looks"
"But...but..."
"Jamiu,it's like you don't believe me"
"It's not like that...it's just that...ah...'efo'?" Akanni laughed and brought out a bundle of cash.Jamiu's eyes popped out in astonishment
"Akanni! Money,owo,ego!"
"Na so o! Na 'efo' money you dey see so o!" Jamiu had counted the money.
"Akanni, N15 000...as in N15 000 from vegetables? Haba,my friend e no good o!"
"Wetin?"
"So, all this while,you've coooool cash and you no tell us ehn, Akanni!"
"Eh-eh,abegi!leave that o!If na you I sabi how you go do am o!"
"Wetin...wetin! O'boy,we go chop am together o!"
"Chop wetin? Chop fire!!!" Jamiu has sensed that had lost it...he's very angry and it's last he needs now.
"Hey...hey cool down,no be fight na...calm down make we talk" he said as he settles in a seat.
"Akanni,honestly,I thank God for you,but,you know,this success of yours cannot be complete without us your friends...I mean Komolafe and I. Guy,you can't leave us like this na,help us,ehn,teach us how to fish too na,ehn,please!" Jamiu pleaded. Akanni sighed deeply.
"Jamiu,I understand how you feel and I shall demand for help too,but,not in the way you have gone about it...NEVER!"
"I said I'm sorry...I'm sorry!"
"Okay,no problem,I shall bring you in and we shall workk together until you guys can stand on your own."
"Oshe Ore mi!"
"But,it would have to be in a different trade"
"Haba,Akanni..."
"I know what I'm saying and I can assure you that you'll make it in the businesses"
"Ehn? Businesses?"
"Yes,businesses...from my little experience,it's much safer for friends to do different businesses than engage in the same time of business"
"Hmmm...I understand. So when shall we start?"
"We can start immediately,but,first,let me show you my little garden where the money is coming from". 

Call to Duty # 10

Balogun and Otun have met yet again at the same place under the tree where they had discussed the possible outcome of the stakeholders' meeting that had taken place in the palace. The two men were a little moody about the outcome of the meeting. Adisa had pulled a fast one on them and they don't know what to do,whether to join the Corper in the community development or just tarry along. They just sat down there sipping their palm wine while gazing at the empty space in front of them. Though there are few things going on around them,it's obvious that they are not aware.
"Balogun,what are we going to do now?" Otun broke the Silence.
"Are you asking me,what can we do? The King has spoken and you've heard from the Prof...everyone seems to be okay with the Corper's plan. So..."
"Is that what you are going to say?"
"What do you want me to say? So many are in support...this is democracy era you know?"
"Does that mean you are still on the same ground as you were before?" Otun asked to confirm things. Balogun paused for a while shook his head disappointedly and looked at Otun releasing a big sigh.
"My brother,what can I tell you? Honestly,the state government's presence is not any where us here...the ones that are left are there as they are not...nothing is happening here,I mean nothing" Balogun began.
Initially I was against the Corper because I felt hurt that he's not being punished for his blasphemy but now...now...I  am beginning to think of him as a hero!"
"Hmmm?"
"Yes! I mean didn't see him talk so confidently about his plan? If a non indigene who haven't spent a year with is would be so vocal and confident about our development, wouldn't it be a shame on us the indigenes if we refuse to stand by him to make our home town great again?" Balogun had asked a perplexed Otun who had other plans in mind.
"Look,Otun,the boy has a good plan for us and the King has spoken and he spoke well...let's join hands with the boy make Ijinle great again!" Balogun concluded. Otun was speechless.

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Keji was preparing for the market where she sells raw food. Akanni sat back on the bed watching do the sorting and packing. He couldn't keep his eyes off his very beautiful wife whose voluptuous backyard won't let his 'staff of office' with the sexy motion it has taken to.
As she bends,walk and squat intermittently kept him hard,rock solid.
"Akanni,what is wrong with you,are not going to work today?"
"Of course,I will"
"Ehn,stand up now,it getting late you know?"
"I know but..." Akanni began as he stood up for Keji to see things herself. When she saw the erection...
"Aahhh!" She exclaimed and hurried to leave the room with her things but Akanni caught up with her
"Where are you running to,what's the hurry?" He queried as he puts his arm round her neck reaching beneath her bra.
"Ooooh!Stop it Akanni,it's too late for that"
"It's never too late...you know now...come on...just a little quickie...you know?" By this time,Akanni had both of her breasts in his hands one of them already straying down below her pant. Eyes closed,body leaning backwards on the broad chest of her lover,Keji fell freely into his hands as Akanni laid her gently on the bed...

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Kole had just concluded with a class session with the S.S.S. 3 (Senior Secondary School 3) and had just sat down when Rachael walked in looking so tired and dragging her feet. She had barely reached her when she just dropped into it like a log of wood. Kole laughed making jest of her.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing...nothing o,I no talk o!"
" I didn't say you talked,you were laughing and asked what was funny?"
"Well...don't worry,it's no big deal"
"Really?"
"Yes!"
"Anyway,na you sabi. Have you noticed anything different in your friend?"
"My friend,which one of them"
"Adisa of course! Who else?"
"That one? Well,I'm happy for him!"
"Huh?!"
"Yes now,what do you want me to say? He insulted a King to stardom! I have no grudge against him o! Him don hit jackpot be dat...na my prayer make me too hit am very soon." Kole said checking through the books on his table. Rachael paused and gave a long stare look at her colleague who is obviously tired of gossiping.
"Na wa o!"
"Wetin?"
"Hmmm...na you na...you...and me"
"What about us?" Mole inquired raising his head from what he was doing.
"Ah! Tor!!!"
"What is it na?!" Mole asked impatiently.
"If what the King said about Adisa is anything to go by,Adisa had just landed himself a multimillion Naira deal. What about us,what have we landed ourselves...the service year is winding up and the free food would soon stop coming in...what do we have to fall back onto?" Rachael submitted. Kole paused for while,puts his hand under his chin for a thoughtful instant.
"You are right,you know,despite my sacrifice to save,that question remains a big puzzle for me?"
"Imagine!"
"Eh,what can one do? In the absence of nothing else,I would go back home start a little buying and selling with the little I've saved."
"What exactly do you have in mind?"
"Now,that's the One million Dollar question that remains unanswered!" Kole said that and went straight back to work. Rachael sat back for while shook her head pitifully and sat right to check through her table.

Call to Duty # 9

Akanni is still thinking deeply about his most pressing problem of the moment - how to earn enough money to cater for his,his wife's and children needs when his friend Komolafe walked in. Komolafe had to jilt his friend to consciousness as soon as he realized that his friend had not noticed him.
"Akanni,what is the matter,why are so lost in thought,what are you thinking about?"
"Hmmm...my friend,what else would I be thinking about,ehn,what?!"
" Keji again? I told you,I warned against getting married to such a beauty.I told you she's not meant for our type!"
"Haba! You know how it all happened you know that I had no problem letting her go but..."
"But what?! You had alternatives,there was Bunmi who is equally well endowed both front and back,the only difference was that Keji was more beautiful and lighter in complexion...yes,she was a smaller size and shorter height,nonetheless ,she was a perfect replacement to Keji..."
"Hey,hey,hey! Stop!!!"
I know,I know you'll flare up,this has been your attitude anytime we tell you the truth about Keji. I only wish you would keep your marital problem with her to yourself and stop bringing it to work. Bunmi would never threaten you knowing fully well that you are doing your best to earn enough money to cater for the family's needs."
"Listen to yourself! What makes you think Bunmi would be different is she not a woman too?"
"Yes,she is,but a very different one from Keji. While Keji was proud and pompous,Bunmi was gentle and humble. You know much you had to put to get Jamiu off your back. Well,unlike Jamiu, I shall continue to prick your conscience for picking Keji over Bunmi!"
"What's your problem now? Fine,I have challenges with money now,but,it wasn't like this,you know...I used to be okay...just because...anyway,it's not your fault...not your fault walahi!" Akanni said in the midst of tears. Komolafe,knew he had just broken his friend who was truly financially fine as a bachelor. Ever since he was robbed of some brand new tyres he had just procured for the vehicles of a bank in town,he had been paying back the money through his nose. It took the intervention of the King himself to broker the deal of paying back in instalments.
Komolafe was moved too,he hadn't wished to hurt his friend. He moved close to him and put a hand around his neck.
"I'm sorry,but,that was the reason we told you to stay off her. We all know that Keji agreed to marry you then because of your financial status. It wasn't like she loved you."
"Of course,I know,is it an offense to wanting to have the goodies of life?"
"Of course not! It's just that we shouldn't go for them when we have doubts if they'll last"
"But,she's still in my home,she haven't left me!" Akanni protested to the amusement of Komolafe who laughed at his comment.
"Calm down bro,calm down. What's the use of sticking with you as a great source of sorrow? I mean,what's the use of a woman in the house if you can't have her anytime you wish to? If you'll ask me,there are other reasons why she remained stuck to you"
"Other reasons?"
"Yea!"
"Like?"
"Well...you can't tell. It could be probably because of what people might say if she had deserted you in your trying times. She knows what we your friends are capable of...especially Jamiu who had openly asserted that she'll leave you in times of sorrow...yes! That could be the reason!"
"Ehn???"
"Yes! But,don't bank on that for long...she would still make the move anytime she finds a big money bag as a suitor...she would just deny you and leave!"
"God forbid! I mean,after 3 kids? No way!"
"Tehahahahaha"
"What's so funny?"
"You are!"
"Me,how?"
"You seem to under rate the beauty of your wife. The other time I saw her in trousers,I was blown away myself. Now,imagine it was some other guy from out of town cruising in his brand new jeep...hmmm...my friend,this was the reason why we fought so bitterly against your choice then!" Komolafe said. Akanni was short of words. He let out a huge sigh of regret.
"But,looking on the bright side..." Komolafe began. His friend raised his head on hope.
"...I think you'll be getting another chance financially if what I heard transpired in the Palace today is anything to go by."
"Really,what is it?"
"Remember the Corper with a big mouth?"
"Corper?"
"The Corper that said that the King is clueless!"
"Okay! I remember,what about him,what has he got to do with anything" Akanni asked looking confused .
"Well,him don land one big contract and he'll be needing a lot of hands to carry out the contract"
"Really?"
"Yes o! Smart guys don dey go visit am dey congratulate am say make him no forget them for him kingdom o! I'm on my way there myself!"
"What of Jamiu?"
"Jamiu,Jamiu no get sense walahi. The idiot had gone to the place...he called to inform me on phone on his way back,can you imagine?"
"Jamiu,hm! Would be ever change?"
"Change ke? The day Jamiu change na the same day the Devil go repent!" They both laughed.

Call to duty #8

"My dear corps member,I have a question for you.But before I ask you my question,I would like to express my gratitude to the King, his royal Highness for making this clarion call. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first of its kind in this part of the country. Our rural fathers,these days have been relegated to the background, they watch helplessly as their subjects are shortchanged and abused by the political class. Here's our king daring to be different. May you live long in good health and prosperity and the enviable pace you are about to set,it is my prayer that God Almighty Bless and crown our collective efforts with success." Professor Makinde Ali stood to address the people after the brief break given immediately after the Corper's presentation. Everyone chorused 'Amin'.
"Now,my question. Is this a developmental model you found in a text book or somewhere on the internet? I'll like to know how viable it is because ... hmmm...the project as presented would gulp millions of Naira..."
"Like how much are we talking about Professor?"
"It can't be less than N100 million!" The Prof responded without thinking. The Balogun laughed shaking his head disappointedly.
"You see,young man,although, I must salute your courage and passion but,my son,this is nothing but a pipeline dream! This is why I need to know if you have a plan for the funding of this project .I don't know if you have an alternative means of funding the project,I can confidently assure you that the fundraising you hope to organize won't fetch you the kind of money you need for the project" The Prof said. Adisa laughed.
"Thank you,sir,for your observation. The fundraising is not for raising all the funding I need but to raise enough cash for kick off. I can assure you sir,that the project is self sustaining ...the project would take care of itself!" Adisa responded. The Prof nodded in agreement.
"Corper,I doubt if you understood the Prof's question. What we are saying here is that we are not interested in embarking on a white elephant project that would get half way and crash!" Balogun bellowed.
"God's grace sir,this project would be successful provided you cooperate with me." Adisa smiled.
"Thank you Corper. 'Kabieyesi o!' Greetings to the king,greetings to the chiefs,greetings to all present today. May God Almighty Who had made it possible for us to meet today make us successful all the time." Iyalode prayed. Everyone chorused 'Amin o!'
"Corper Adisa,my son, we have heard you and from the presentation you have made,it's glaring that you meant well. Personally ,I'm convinced of the workability of the project. I know that it would work well if we put hands together as a team. This is why I'm humbly seeking that we give the Corper a chance and cooperate with him and see how far we can go! Kabiyesi,I beg you to consider and grant my plea for the Corper.Kabiyesi o!" Iyalode knelt to pay homage to the King before taking her seat.
In a similar manner,every chief was summoned to say something and each agreed that they should give Adisa a chance. It was only the skeptical Balogun that added that the support would be a twice in a year thing. Every half a year,the progress of the Corper would determine if he should get more support or not. Adisa was smiling all the time. It's the King's turn to talk.
'Kabiyesi o!' Everyone chorused
"My people,I'm a very happy man today.As a matter of fact,I'm the happiest man on earth today! Corper Adisa,on behalf of the entire indigenes of this town,home and abroad,I want to thank you for your passionate love with which you have presented this proposal of yours.The way I see you now is like a son of the soil from another town,I'm really grateful,the whole town is grateful. Please,accept our gratitude." The King had begun. Corper Adisa had squatted by his seat since the time the King mentioned his name.
"Arise"the King commanded."Don't worry,stand up!" Adisa was hesitant until the Professor stood up to help him up. All that time,Kole and Rachael could not hide their amusement. This came all as a big surprise. They came to the program to make jest of Adisa when he eventually gets rejected by the royal council. To their dismay,it's the opposite of that that happened. Adisa is being celebrated! On the other hand,Shade was so happy for Adisa that she began to shed tears...tears of joy for Adisa. Her anxiety with which she came in has suddenly transformed to internal bliss and harmony. It's as though she had just been relieved of a very heavy burden.
"I don't want to say anything because I don't have much to say. The passion with which the Corper had presented his proposal had woken the Giant in me. Corper,I can see very clearly what my job is and exactly the best way to go about it. I shall be forever grateful for it!" The King continued .
"My people,the Corper is right,if there's anyone that should be concerned and ready to go any length to ensure that we continue to develop and move from strength to strength,it is I!" The King said,beating his chest.
"Truly,no one can be more passionate about Ijinle kingdom than the Ijinle people...Corper,I get your message and I'm ready to set the pace for all other kings of Nigeria to follow!" The King declared. The people shouted 'Kabiyesi o!!!'
"I'm,therefore,declaring to you,Corper, my unconditional  support for your project. Just ask and you shall be given if it's within my reach!" The king said pointing towards the Corper. Balogun was shocked to hear this. He had hoped the King would agree with him and place the Corper on his toes.
"Balogun,I understand your view very,very well and I know you are right. But,I want you to observe the uniqueness of the Corper's plan. His plan is putting everything within our reach...we don't need anyone's support or approval to make  or execute virtually every step in the plan. Never have I seen a beautiful plan as this! I also want you to note that everything in the plan revolves around and about the town. This is why I'm suggesting we give him a free hand. But,as you have rightly suggested,we shall be demanding for account of his stewardship every 6 months...I have spoken!!!" The King declared. Everyone around chorused 'Kabiyesi o!'

Call To Duty # 7

"I must warn,however,that the move forward is a long,difficult and challenging move indeed.This is not to scare anyone,but,to strength us and help keep our resolve to advance to greater heights in very high spirits!" Adisa continued.
"Having said that,I'll like to begin by presenting a skeletal outlook of the whole project.I call the project 'Project A'." Adisa said and his audience gave a round of applause.Just about the same time, Rachael and Kole walked into the court.They were directed by a hand gesture to join Shade at the back of Adisa.
"Project A has 3 main phases;the first phase is the 'Fundraising',the second is the 'The lay of Foundation' while the third phase is the 'Get to work' phase. The first phase that's the fundraising phase has to do with the most challenging This is because it's why you make sacrifice without expecting anything in return" Adisa continued.By now,the whole court is as silent as a graveyard as everyone in the court is paying rapt attention to the Corper in the spotlight.
"But I tell you,without the sacrificial contributions,this project has no life and would be dead on arrival.Come to think of it,you won't be putting in too much and it won't be a lifelong levy...it's just a token required of you as a true son or daughter of the soil.It's the token that would go down in history to be instrumental in the rapid development of Ijinle town. One thing I can assure you is that your name shall be written down in the book of history of Ijinle town and consequently in the history books of Nigeria as a great philanthropist and patriot that put the town and country's interests ahead of his personal interests" Adisa explains. Once again,there was another round of applause. Adisa's confidence is hitting the rooftop it shows overwhelmingly in the tune of his voice which seem to inspire his audience to give a louder applause each time they had to clap.Shade was beaming with smiles all along while Kole and Rachael watch with awe.
"To really get it right doesn't cost as much as we think it would if each and everyone of us contributes his or her own quarter to national development.The second phase which is the foundation phase is where we look inwards and assess what we have and how we can use it ti get what we want.Straight to the point,this is where we go back to memory lane,this is where we go back to history to find out we are known for traditionally...as in the job that our fore-fathers are known for.From my little findings,I learnt that it is agriculture.The staple food of the town was pounded yam while the major cash crop the town is known for is the palm tree." Adisa revealed.The King,his chiefs and all the elderly persons in the gathering nodded approvingly. Adisa was happy to see this.
"With the funds to be raised,we shall re-awaken this sleeping giant in us and bring the town back to live!" He declared.Everyone gave a thunderous round of applause.Balogun didn't know when he stood up to applaud the young man who smiled excitedly back at him.
"It is from this very familiar background we shall spring up and generate the much needed revenue to get the third phase started.The 'Get to Work' phase.In the get to work phase,funds from the the foundation stage shall be strategically expended to make life a lot easier and comfortable for the residents of this great town.A major aspect of life that would be tackled is food sufficiency,security and education..." Adisa continued to thrill his audience with the simplicity of his plans for the town.

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Akanni has not been himself ever since the night his wife would allowed him full access after a very long break.'Komolafe's right' He thought to himself.To win the heart of a woman,you must be ready to spend generously on her.There he was with barely enough to feed on.They'd had to skip lunch most of the time.Even dinner at times is a big problem.It was at that point that she became very aggressive and apprehensive.
He's been thinking very deeply about a way out.He trying extremely hard to fashion out a legal and easy way to make enough money to keep the sanity of his home that have just recently resumed.The N3 000 gift from Aro is fast fading out and unless he finds a way to make a little more in the next few days,he'll be back to 'square one'.God forbid!    

  

Call To Duty # 6

It's 3 a.m. early in the morning when the alarm of Corper Adisa's phone rang.He wasn't really sleeping when it did.He hardly slept all night long.He couldn't tell if it was excitement or anxiety that had so much overwhelmed him to have denied him his much needed night rest!
All the same,he has to get up and begin preparing for the day.After his normal stretching,twisting and bending,he did his normal 50 push ups and 30 minutes non-stop skipping before heading out to fetch water for his bath.
"Adisa,how far? Good morning!"
"Hey,what's up Shade?"
"I'm fine,I'm cool.How about you?"
"Me?Cool as always"
"Wow! That's awesome!I can't imagine a guy facing the Council of Elders to be feeling cool about anything o!"
Adisa laughed
"You are so funny!I don't see any big deal in that...probably because I've been looking forward to such an opportunity as this for a very long time now"
"Really?"
"Yea!"
"Hmmm?Nawa o!"
"You see,my dear,I've been scheming and planning for a very long time...as in stuffs that have very simple and plain solutions have proved so difficult hard that people perambulate around them aimlessly without solving them.I haven't been able to prove any of my theories true.Finally,here it is!" Adisa explained excitedly. Shade was happy to see him in such a high spirit.
'And there was I having sleepless night over him!' she thought to herself.
"Do you understand?" Adisa asked
"Of course,I do" Shade nodded "It's just that I don't know if I can come along?" She asked.Adisa looked surprised.He wasn't expecting it. Especially the shyness with which she requested it.
"Oh,it's okay...no problem!"
"Okay?"
"Okay!"
"Okay,see you later in the morning"
"Yep!" Adisa responded as he moves towards the well while Shade makes her way back to her room.
"Ehen! By what time are you leaving for the Palace?" Shade asked
"Yea,I shall be leaving by 9:30 a.m. prompt."
"Then,I'll be coming to your room by 9."
"Okay,that's fine,I'll be expecting you,then!"
"Yea,bye." Shade responded in a rather sweet tone that sent a little shiver down the spine of Adisa.That's the kind of shiver that one feels when one has just fallen in love.Though strange,Adisa recognizes it and was kind of pleased with it.

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Akanni had just woken up from his slumber.He stretched himself with both hands up as he let out a very big yawn. Last night reminded him of the honeymoon days after his marriage to Keji his beloved wife. Everything came back flashing in his head as though it happened yesterday. How could he ever forget the sweet memories of those days. It was like a week in Paradise with an angel!
'Nawa o! Money dey try o!When was the last time I enjoyed Keji like this? Just N2 500 fa and she gave me all that 5-star treatment! What if I came home with N5 000 or N10 000?Kai! Money good for body o!' He thought to himself as he approached the bathroom to ease himself.
He looked back at his bed to take another glance at the sleeping beauty in it. 'How I wish everyday would be this sweet! I wish the money can keep on coming in like this...ha! My God,na where your eyes dey?!' He queried as he shut the door to the toilet.

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"Your Royal Highness,Kabiyesi,the Council of Chiefs,distinguished ladies and gentlemen here present,my name is Mustapha Salman Adisa and I'm here to present a blueprint on the advancement and the Development of this noble town of ours,Ijinle." Adisa began his presentation. Along with the King and the Chiefs sat some eminent sons and daughters of Ijinle town who live nearby.Most came from the state capital while the remaining few came from neighboring towns and villages. They were seventeen in number.
"By the order of his royal highness,I have put together this little piece by which,as far as I know,this town would be moved to very great and enviable heights,God Willing" Adisa continued. Shade who was also in her full Khaki and boots as was Adisa was seated behind him praying for the safe delivery and acceptance of the blueprint.As far as she can tell,the plan is feasible and realistic enough,the problem has always been the fear of discarding it without a trial.Though Adisa is not worried about that,but she is very worried.
'What would the world think and say about us,what would our fellow corps members,especially Rachael and Kole say if he should fail?Hey! God,please o,he must not fail o!' Shade thought to herself.