Me: Good morning, ma'am.
VO: Good morning. May I have your passport?
Me: Yes, here it is.
VO: What will you be doing in the U.S.?
Me: I'm attending the American Society for Microbiology conference. I'm a PhD student in Environmental Biotechnology.
VO: What's that about?
Me: Let me give you a quick insight through my project. I’m working on the genomic and enzymatic analysis of microorganisms that degrade plastics. As you know, plastic pollution is a global concern, and I’m exploring eco-friendly microbial solutions to reduce it in a way that’s safe for both the environment and human health.
VO: Okay, good.
Me: Thank you.
VO: Do you have a supporting document from ASM?
Me: Yes, I do. (Hands over the document.)
VO: Who is sponsoring your trip?
Me: My husband and I will be responsible for the expenses. We are both scholarship students here in Mexico and we’ve also been saving for this trip. I have proof of our financial preparedness if you'd like to see it.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes, I am. I also have a two-month-old son.
VO: Is your baby Mexican?
Me: Yes, he was born here.
VO: Is your husband Mexican?
Me: No, we are both Nigerians.
VO: When do you expect to complete your PhD?
Me: August 2027.
VO: Will you remain in Mexico for the entire duration of your program?
Me: Yes, I’ll be based in Mexico to complete my program.
VO: Do you plan to return to Nigeria soon?
Me: I'm not entirely sure yet. I have a six-month research window that allows me to do laboratory work in any country of my choice. That might include Nigeria.
VO: Alright. (She types something and says to herself, "Let me be sure.") Have you been to the U.S. before?
Me: No, I haven’t.
VO: This will be your first time in the US?
Me: Yes. (with a big smile)
VO: (Hands me a white paper.) I wish you the best of luck.
Me: Thank you very much.
A 300L level student of olabisi Onabanjo university (she's a good friend of mine 😥) is in dire need of YOUR HELP. Since 2021, she has undergone 21 rounds of chemotherapy, 9 sessions of radiation therapy to her pelvis and 3 surgeries. Please she needs YOUR HELP Financially.
MISSING PERSON:
AYOMIDE VICTORIA DADAH
25 year old last seen at Kuto on the 9th April 2024
Please anyone with information leading to her whereabout . Repost for max publicity.
My brother was abducted by the Beninese police on the 13th of June 2023 while he was traveling to cotonou and till date, he’s not being released, we’ve tried every possible means to get him out, all to no avail. Please help retweet and tag the appropriate authorities
Today is for finding friends in the comments and networking with people around you.
Where are you from? Do you want friends in your area? Please answer and indicate interest.
All the best. ❤️❤️❤️
Missing !!!
Ogunyebi Kehinde from Ijurin ekiti, schooling at Ijurin comprehensive High school.
14 years old boy was seeing last on 12/11/2023 evening.
Pls sirs/mas, brother and sisters kindly help to forward this to all platforms;
This is Mubaraka Musa
17 yrs old
Left home after Asr on Saturday to get her school uniform and hijabs fixed and she’s still not back
Numbers to be contacted: 07034504554 (Mama Rahma)
0803 347 2037 (Her moms)
The Hijab in the photo is what she was wearing on when she left home.
Missing Child: Giovanni Moses.
Age: 4 years old
He was last seen on Friday, 10th November at Umuazu stream road, Igbo Etche, Rivers State.
If found, kindly report to the nearest police station or call 09065798076 or 08035504998
There’s this couple that sat beside me in church, the husband just dey do:
“Baby, I’m so sorry…”
“Look at me and say you’ve heard”
The wife looked at him and slowly shrugged him off while acting as if she’s actively listening to the sermon.
In my mind I was like “mehnnn, this man don really mess up”.
In response to her attitude, the husband said “my darling, you know I love you and I love your food too & I’ve promised to finish the remaining breakfast when we get home”.
The wife turned with a straight face and said “just know you are making dinner tonight and please transfer my offering”
I couldn’t hold my laughter 😂
Women are sooooooo dramatic!