Snake in my Earthenware

 




Ibe ibe manédukpejo kid'efu otubé!


Imach'iben, ef'otubé kpófó manyejo!


After saving for four years, I earned a National Diploma from a reputable polytechnic. I was offered a job in a filling station after my NECO exam. I didn't take the WAEC exam because I couldn't afford both, and I believed NECO was more feasible compared to WAEC. I hardly dare to dream of travelling abroad. I don't envy those who are more fortunate. I hope to not be a product of circumstances.


I worked at the station for four years, and was fortunate to be intelligent which made me likable to by bosses. In truth, I could only save a small portion of my gross income during those years. Hey, I wasn't reckless or negligent with my funds. I had to cover my basic needs, support family, and other expenses. However, I was determined to pursue higher education, very unlike my older siblings.


I didn't have enough to support a student for four years, so I chose to seek for half bread instead of non. I attended polytechnic and earned an ND in civil engineering. I returned to my station as a more mature and broad minded version of who I used to be eight years ago. 


Two years ago, I trained our branch cashier on managing the business cash and bank transactions.I did it in good spirit; help someone today, for you know not, where your help will come from tomorrow.


A new branch opened in town, and I was the most experienced candidate to lead it. But fate, fate always has its own way. After applying for the branch manager position and completing the screening process. I was appointed as a supervisor (deputy branch manager), while my former cashier trainee became my boss and manager. Upon further inquiry, I learned she had a Higher National Diploma while I had an ND.


Is this a coincident? or an incident that coincided? I do not know, but I don't want to become envious and earn a negative label. Perhaps fate is not on my side. If this is my fate today, then I'll make sure I don't do an HND. I'll get my Bachelor of Science and even strive to attain more, so I won't blame fate for my future ill-lucks. 


I have a live snake in my mud pot, and I am careful to not kill it, I am mindful to not shatter my pot. I need to overcome this challenge to triumph for this earthenware of mine is dear to me.


You can only get rid of a snake in a mud pot with Wisdom! If not through wisdom, you'll definitely shatter the pot with the snake.

®Ahmed Salim Jn ✍️ RCHP 

#Uloko

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Registered and Licensed Community Health Practitioner is a Registered and Licensed Community Health Professional.

Image
  #Ógachékó: Butterfly that thinks itself a bird #Uloko: The Butterfly should be proud to be a butterfly  #Ógachékó: Flying does not equate it with the bird #Uloko: It's also a good pollinator  #Okutépa: What do you speak of ? #Ógachékó: The community Health Practitioners of course  #Uloko:We never claimed to be who we are not #Ógachékó: You should never claim to be birds when you're butterfly  #Okutépa: The nature need birds just like it needs butterflies, like a team they work to balance the nature of the ecosystem  #Ógachékó: Their training is too limited  #Uloko: Do not belittle my profession  #Okutépa: If all fingers are equal, have you ever thought which would do what a little finger ought to do?  Listen; The system needs highly trained personnel, no doubts about this. But with this sophisticated trainings, comes, sophisticated challenges, this personnels are not too many, we need lesser personnels in training to take care of the endemi...
Read more

Revitalizing Primary Healthcare: A Strategic Call to Empower Community Health Practitioners in Nigeria

Image
  We've written on the roles, significance and contributions of Community Health and Community Health Practitioners in our lives and national development. We identified different challenges faced by this professionals in discharging their duties. We believe that the Federal/State Governments through their appropriate ministries and agencies, as well as the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Of Nigeria, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and the Association Of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria can better the situation by carrying out the underlisted actions; The Government should invest in Healthcare Infrastructure through the allocation of resources to improve healthcare infrastructure in our communities, including upgrading healthcare facilities, ensuring a consistent supply of essential medical equipment and medications, and enhancing access to clean water and sanitation facilities. The Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Of N...
Read more

Challenges Faced by Community Health Practitioners

Image
Community health practitioners face various challenges in fulfilling their roles effectively, including resource constraints and training needs. One of the primary challenges is the lack of adequate funding and resources for healthcare facilities in many communities. Limited budgets result in shortages of medical supplies, equipment, and infrastructure, hindering the delivery of quality healthcare services. Additionally, community health practitioners often work in understaffed healthcare settings, leading to increased workloads and reduced capacity to meet community needs. The shortage of trained healthcare personnel, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, further exacerbates the challenges faced by community health practitioners. Addressing these human resource gaps is crucial for improving healthcare delivery in communities. Moreover, community health practitioners require continuous training and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and...
Read more