LIVING INSIDE MY SCHOOL CAMPUS
Enugu city is a beautiful place to reside in, it comes with its ups and down but so does everywhere. I live inside my school campus; University of Nigeria Enugu Campus. My school has 7 hostels for accommodation of students; 5 for females and 2 for males. I reside in the largest girls’ hostel; Lady Ibiam Hostel.
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How about we explore the environment based on basic amenities needed to survive a normal day.
WATER
Unfortunately, Enugu state was not blessed with an abundance of water under it. This makes it a bit difficult to get water. The vast majority of houses do not have in-built water systems or pipes; they do not have water running inside the house. This means we have to buy water from water producing companies, that supply in tanks so various households have tanks where water is stored and accessed.
Sadly the school does not cover the cost of water so the tanks that are provided for each hostel, are owned by private individuals. On the one hand, it is a great business idea but on the other hand, it is not cost effective for the students that have to buy the water. A 25 liter gallon goes for 100naira.
Drinking water is readily available to be purchased. It is usually packaged in sachets, each sachet holds 60cl of water and a bag of water contains 20 sachets. One bag of water is sold at 220naira.
ELECTRICITY
Constant electricity is a myth in Nigeria as a whole 😅. So we definitely do not have constant electricity in Enugu but compared to some places like Lagos, we are better off. They usually provide electricity (bring the light) in patterns. For instance, they could bring it for three hours then take it for 2 hours then bring it again for four hours then take it and bring it at night to last all through the night and into the morning, and then begin the pattern over again the next day.
Sometimes the pattern changes but overall, electricity is fair. Just make sure to have a good power-bank for your devices.
FOOD
As a student, fast food outlets are extremely important because we usually don’t have the time to cook or plan meals. Compared to our main campus, this campus barely has enough restaurants or food outlets to satisfy people. The range of food gotten here is not wide.
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The majority of us also do not have refrigerators or freezers to store already cooked food. So if we cook, we have to warm it up at intervals till it’s finished. Because of this, we cannot cook in large quantities.
Gas cookers are not allowed inside the hostel, only kerosene stoves and with the alarmingly high rates at which kerosene is sold, that is not a feasible option. So we resort to hot plates powered by electricity.
ENTERTAINMENT
My school is in the city so there are a lot of places to go for leisure and entertainment. We have ShopRite, which is a huge mall that has almost everything; game hubs, shopping malls, movie theatres, restaurants, Dominos and Cold-stone creamery and a lot more. The city also has karaoke bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, event centers, parks; you name it we got it.
It is excellent for when school pressure is getting to you and you want to wind down with your friends. You can count on Enugu city to give you a perfect distraction from your everyday worries. You just need some cash to spend and you’re good to go.
TRANSPORT & SECURITY
Daily commute is done via tricycles (AKA keke), commercial buses, Bolt (a type of Uber), and private vehicles. With the damning economy, transport fare is pricey and forces you to think deeply before going anywhere.
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South-east as a whole is not completely safe. Every Monday we observe a sit-at-home order due to some unresolved issues. It is dreadfully unsafe to go out on Mondays, especially in the mornings and afternoons. It is also unsafe to be out at late hours of the night. Apart from these two times, it’s relatively safe.
IF I WERE TO CHANGE ONE THING
There are so many things I would change about my residential area starting from the water; I would make sure that water is easily and freely accessible to everyone, it is a natural resource after all. Electricity would be stable 24/7; I would also make sure there are a variety of food options to choose from inside my campus. The security would be top-notch at all times, if I have anything to do about it.
Having analyzed some important factors, I would say that Enugu is a habitable place to live. It's a mix of rural and urban!
Enugu is probably hilly and that's why pipe bourne water is difficult to get. Water is everything. I come from Imo state, but I've virtually spent all my life in Lagos, there's no water as well in my community, just rain water and all. Water is everything to me, and I wonder the cost of buying water, it's crazy. Y'all are looking fine.
Really, I thought Lagos had a lot of water.
Yeah, it's because Enugu is literally on a hill that's why we have difficulties with water.
Thanks for the compliment and thank you for engaging with the post. I'm ever grateful.
Enugu is a city I hope to visit someday, I have heard a lot about Enugu. I need to see for myself.
Definitely come around when you have the chance. It is worth it!
This write up just made enugu sounds like an adventurous and interesting place to visit, minus the water aspect, I dislike fetching water outdoors😂
Enugu State is amazing oo. If you don't want to fetch the water yourself, you can pay people to do it for you. It's more convenient.
You should really come!
Thanks for reading and engaging !
I've always heard about the water issues Enugu faces, and its a real problem indeed. Seeing how what you guys lack, others have it in abundance. But then, such is life.
Enugu is indeed a beautiful state.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
I think what we lack in water, we make up for in electricity.
Thank you for engaging!
Water is one of the major resources needed in life. I hope you get to be in a better place.
Wow, a UNEC Student in hive🤩🤩
Pleasure meeting you here.
Suffer wan kill boys😢.
You really brought out our inhabitation to the outside world 😂😂.
That was a beautiful post dear.... It will be hard to change those things in UNEC because I would say most of those authorities don't even care but hopefully, you would be able to change it someday in your home.
Can't wait to meet you though 🥰
This is the second time I'm interacting with you on hive actually. The last time was last year.
Nice to meet you again.
Thanks for the compliment on the post. This is UNEC to the hive world!! 😅😅
But the 2 male hostels are bigger than in comparison with some of the girl's hostel😅.
I'm down to meet up anytime!
When I went to follow you, I noticed I was following you already and was surprised when we meet and to think that I've never seen your post the few times I come here was surprisingly also as I saw tons of post on your profile already..... Well, maybe hive is indeed a big community, hehehe.
Lol... Then compare it with the number of boys in that school... Ouch... It's quite a suffering.
Zitalove#4442, I just sent you a message, hope this is your handle on Discord?
Yeah that's the handle
can't imagine having to live without constantly available electricity. but some are saying it may become an issue here in the UK also. I do not think we will handle it with Nigerian equanimity
It's not as bad as it sounds honestly. Although it's also not the ideal situation. I hope things get better in the UK and you don't have to experience it, but there's no need to panic if you do.
You open my eyes to a lot of things here. I have never wondered about many states but now, you have me curious to experience these things for myself. And you all
look beautiful...
Thank you very much dear🤗
Enugu is great.
Water is a big problem. I have always known that water is scarce over there. My kid brother schooled there too. So this electricity problem is there too? Well, I see there is much fun there and you are using that to the full. I pray you still find a way to enjoy school no matter what
My first visit to Enugu was epic. They didn't tell me that the majority of Enugu is covered in red sand. I wore my new white Nike boots and guess what, it was the rainy season. I came in white boots but returned with no boots at all. Yes, I left it in Enugu😂
School life comes with its ups and downs but it's left to us to make the most out of it. I'm glad that amidst all the strives and troubles, you still make out time for entertainment with friends. Beautiful✨
😂😂😂 Sorry about that😅. I hope the shoes weren't too expensive.
Even inside my school, some places have sand all over. We use rubber shoes when it's raining season.
Thank you very for going through and leaving a comment🤗🤗. I'm truly grateful.
It was actually UNN I visited. I was in tears. The shoe was very fine and new too🤧🤧😂 But I enjoyed my stay there and that compensated for the loss.
The pleasure is all mine lovely ✨