Throwback Stories: A great friend indeed
It was a very sunny day in Jalingo; but what mattered the most was the growling sound coming from my stomach. "Aha! There's the woman we bought that corn from; Yusuf abeg! Park Infront that woman, let's buy her corn!" Mr. Abdul pleaded. Ahhh! The joy I felt as soon as I saw that woman was nothing compared to the joy Mr. Abdul felt. "Joan! Are you interested in this corn?" "Before nko?", I wanted to ask but remembering where the money was coming from, I held my tongue. "Yes I do. Thank you sir". Filled with excitement, Mr. Abdul began talking about his NYSC experience in Enugu. "Joan, hope you are enjoying your time in Taraba? I'm sure with the friends you have made, you'll love to stay with us". "I doubt that" I almost replied but instead I nodded with a smile. While eating his corn, he continued,"I remember my very good friend Ekwueme, he is a barrister now. He really made my stay in Enugu worthwhile. Be...