How I wish I could say much about my hometown, but then, I have never spent 24 hours there. All I know is based on what I was told by my parents.
I was born and bred in Lagos, and I have spent most of my lifetime there. My grandparents' early deaths might have contributed to this because if they were alive, my dad would probably take us on holidays to visit them. But without them, there was no point in going there.
Or maybe it could be because I was the last born. Perhaps when my parents had just started their lives with my siblings, they used to visit more often. I am unaware of those parts of our family history.
I can count the number of times I have been there, and it is not up to 10 times. I have never spent a night there; it has always been a short visit of just a few hours.
When it comes to things I love about my hometown, the first thing would be our Oriki. I do not know it fully, but if someone who knows it uses it to praise you, your head will swell up.
The few times I have been there recently, I realised that the government has also tiled their roads, making them good for cars.
Another perk you will enjoy is nature. Unlike Lagos, which is filled with lots of houses and many things polluting the air and environment, my hometown is a peaceful and serene environment with little noise and less pollution.
They also have rivers there, which the villagers fetch water from. There is a particular area where children play and swim, and even adults make use of that place too. The river area is always cool and a nice place to stay during the hot season because you will not feel the heat.
Another thing you will enjoy is fresh palm wine. If you want to drink original palm wine, my hometown is one of the right places to go because you will see the tappers just as they finish tapping it from the palm trees. You can buy directly from them or even pay in advance so that whenever they have it, they can bring it directly to your place.
They also have their festivals that people enjoy.
One thing that is lacking there right now is a good electricity supply. Their electricity supply is so bad that they might not have light for weeks and sometimes even a month. That is how bad it is.
I do not think the government is making any plans to address this yet. I just know that one day, that problem will be solved too. Ten years ago, they did not have good roads, but now they can brag about having good tiled roads. So, I believe that with time, they will also have a good electricity supply.
Can I go and live in my hometown? The answer is no. This is because I do not have a bond with the place, and since I do not really know my people that much, I would not want a situation where I start seeing my cousins, aunts, or other extended family members on a daily basis.
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