CHAPTER FIVE
THE VOYAGE
The British Embassy in Nigeria had covered all transportation costs of the scholars and accommodation was already waiting for them with a variety of job opportunities when they live school. They were to embark on their journey by the end of the month. They were also required to go to the embassy with the scholarship letter and accreditation from their school principal.
For Kunle, going to school abroad at the Oxford University will mean a voyage of self- discovery. He and his sister, as well as their friend were determined to make the best out of their lives when they get there, They had decided to make their parents, clan and nation proud. Kunle was going to study Neurosurgery, but Bisi had the ambition of being a Chartered Accountant. For Abayomi, nothing was of interest other than building of roads, bridges, devising means of supplying water to drought- prone areas and constructing Sky-scrapers. He was going to study civil engineering.
November 31, was a memorable day for both families and the scholars themselves. That was the day they were to embark on the voyage to the British Isles. The previous day, Kunle’s mother had helped them put all their clothes, books and other necessary items in a bag she had purchased from the market.
As stated in the letter, the flight was to take off by 10 am .Very early the next morning, Kunle’s parents got up and put everything in place for their children who couldn’t sleep through the night for excitement. There after, Mr. Taiwo began advising his children.
“My children never put your mind away from God,
Always trust in him and he will see you through. Please remember the son of whom you are” he finished.
“And avoid bad friends and oyibo women. Take your studies seriously and never you forget your parents” added Mrs. lyabo. The family then came together and prayed for God’s guidance, and direction in their children’s life. At about 9: 30 am, Kunle, Bisi, and Abayomi had arrived at the Murtala Muhamed international airport. They had to travel early enough to meet the flight. The clearance began and lasted for about ten minutes, after which their visas and flight tickets were issued them. Then at about 10 am everybody was on board the KLM flight. Tears rolled down Mrs. lyabo’ s cheek as their children entered the plane.
“Don’t worry, they are going for good” Mrs. Omotola told Mrs. lyabo as she patted her back.
“Bother not my good man, in no distant time we would all be smiling, eh” Ahayomi’s father said to Kunle’s father. At exactly ten, the flight took off and both families remained until it was out of sight, before embarking on their journey back home.
THE VOYAGE
The British Embassy in Nigeria had covered all transportation costs of the scholars and accommodation was already waiting for them with a variety of job opportunities when they live school. They were to embark on their journey by the end of the month. They were also required to go to the embassy with the scholarship letter and accreditation from their school principal.
For Kunle, going to school abroad at the Oxford University will mean a voyage of self- discovery. He and his sister, as well as their friend were determined to make the best out of their lives when they get there, They had decided to make their parents, clan and nation proud. Kunle was going to study Neurosurgery, but Bisi had the ambition of being a Chartered Accountant. For Abayomi, nothing was of interest other than building of roads, bridges, devising means of supplying water to drought- prone areas and constructing Sky-scrapers. He was going to study civil engineering.
November 31, was a memorable day for both families and the scholars themselves. That was the day they were to embark on the voyage to the British Isles. The previous day, Kunle’s mother had helped them put all their clothes, books and other necessary items in a bag she had purchased from the market.
As stated in the letter, the flight was to take off by 10 am .Very early the next morning, Kunle’s parents got up and put everything in place for their children who couldn’t sleep through the night for excitement. There after, Mr. Taiwo began advising his children.
“My children never put your mind away from God,
Always trust in him and he will see you through. Please remember the son of whom you are” he finished.
“And avoid bad friends and oyibo women. Take your studies seriously and never you forget your parents” added Mrs. lyabo. The family then came together and prayed for God’s guidance, and direction in their children’s life. At about 9: 30 am, Kunle, Bisi, and Abayomi had arrived at the Murtala Muhamed international airport. They had to travel early enough to meet the flight. The clearance began and lasted for about ten minutes, after which their visas and flight tickets were issued them. Then at about 10 am everybody was on board the KLM flight. Tears rolled down Mrs. lyabo’ s cheek as their children entered the plane.
“Don’t worry, they are going for good” Mrs. Omotola told Mrs. lyabo as she patted her back.
“Bother not my good man, in no distant time we would all be smiling, eh” Ahayomi’s father said to Kunle’s father. At exactly ten, the flight took off and both families remained until it was out of sight, before embarking on their journey back home.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...
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