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Number 1
12 Unity Road,
Okwuta Community,
Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area,
Imo State.
15 July 2026.
The Executive Chairman,
Aboh Mbaise Local Government Council,
Aboh Mbaise,
Imo State.
Dear Sir,
REQUEST FOR THE PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER FOLLOWING THE OUTBREAK OF AN EPIDEMIC IN OKWUTA COMMUNITY
I write on behalf of the residents of Okwuta Community to notify you of the outbreak of a serious epidemic in our community and to request the urgent intervention of the Local Government Council. The outbreak has been linked to the contaminated stream which remains the main source of water available to most families in the area.
For many years, the people of our community have depended on Okwuta Stream for drinking, cooking, washing and other domestic activities. Unfortunately, the stream is also used for bathing, washing clothes and disposing of refuse. During the rainy season, floodwater carries human and animal waste into it. Some farmers also wash chemical containers and farm produce in the same stream. As a result, the water has become dirty and unsafe for human consumption.
The present problem began about two weeks ago when several residents started suffering from severe diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever and general weakness. The number of affected persons has continued to rise daily. According to the health workers at the community health centre, the illness is suspected to be cholera, which is mainly caused by drinking contaminated water or eating food prepared under unhygienic conditions.
Many children and elderly people have been seriously affected because they are more vulnerable to the disease. Some patients have been transferred to the general hospital because the community health centre lacks enough drugs, beds and medical personnel to handle the growing number of cases. Sadly, a few residents have reportedly lost their lives, while many families are spending the little money they have on medical treatment.
Sir, the situation has created fear throughout the community. Parents are afraid to send their children to school, traders are staying away from the local market, and social activities have been suspended. Despite warnings from health workers, residents have no alternative but to continue fetching water from the contaminated stream. Buying packaged water every day is too expensive for most families because many of the residents are farmers and low-income earners.
We therefore appeal to your office to provide potable water for the community as a matter of urgency. We respectfully request the construction of at least three modern boreholes in strategic areas of the community. This will reduce the distance residents travel to fetch water and prevent overcrowding at one water point. The boreholes should be fitted with storage tanks and public taps to ensure a steady supply.
While the boreholes are being constructed, we request that the Local Government Council send water tankers to supply clean water temporarily. The council should also provide water-treatment tablets, disinfectants, medicines and other medical supplies to the community health centre. Additional health workers should be sent to assist in treating patients and educating residents on how to prevent the spread of the disease.
Furthermore, public enlightenment campaigns should be organised to teach residents the importance of boiling drinking water, washing their hands regularly, keeping their surroundings clean and properly disposing of refuse. The contaminated stream should be inspected, and activities that pollute it should be stopped immediately.
We believe that prompt action from your office will save lives and prevent the epidemic from spreading to neighbouring communities. The people of Okwuta Community are willing to cooperate with the Local Government Council by providing labour, protecting the water facilities and ensuring that they are properly maintained.
We sincerely hope that our request will receive your urgent and favourable consideration. We look forward to your quick intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Chinedu Okafor
Secretary, Okwuta Community Development Union
Number 2
THE RISING CASES OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA
By Emmanuel Okoro
Kidnapping has become one of the most disturbing security problems in Nigeria. Hardly does a week pass without reports of travellers, schoolchildren, farmers, traditional rulers or other citizens being abducted. The criminals usually demand huge ransoms before releasing their victims, while some victims are injured or killed even after payment. This growing evil has created fear and affected the social and economic life of the country.
One major cause of kidnapping is unemployment. Many young people complete their education without finding meaningful jobs. Some of them become frustrated and are easily recruited into criminal groups. Others wrongly see kidnapping as a quick way of making money. Poverty also contributes to the problem because desperate people may join criminals to survive or support their families.
Another cause is the weakness of the security system. There are not enough police officers and security posts in many rural communities and along major highways. Kidnappers take advantage of forests, bad roads and isolated areas to attack travellers and escape without being caught. Security agencies are sometimes poorly equipped and may lack vehicles, communication devices and modern tracking technology.
The payment of ransom has also made kidnapping attractive to criminals. Families often pay large amounts because they fear for the lives of their loved ones. Although the payment may secure the release of victims, it also provides kidnappers with money to purchase weapons, recruit more members and continue their activities.
Furthermore, the illegal possession of firearms has worsened the situation. Dangerous weapons are easily obtained by criminals and used to overpower victims and security officers. Corruption and the cooperation of informants also help kidnappers. Some criminals receive information about the movements and financial conditions of their intended victims from people close to them.
The effects of kidnapping are serious. It causes the loss of lives and property and leaves victims with physical and emotional injuries. Families sell land, houses and other valuables to raise ransom money. Some victims suffer fear, depression and other psychological problems after their release.
Kidnapping also discourages investment and business activities. Investors are unwilling to establish companies in places where their workers and property are not safe. Farmers avoid distant farms because they fear being abducted. This reduces food production and may lead to higher food prices. Parents are also afraid to send their children to boarding schools in insecure areas.
Several steps must be taken to curb this evil. First, the government should create employment opportunities for young people. Skills-acquisition centres should be established to train them in farming, technology, tailoring, construction and other useful occupations. Loans should also be provided to help trained youths start small businesses.
Second, security agencies must be properly funded and equipped. Police officers should receive modern communication devices, patrol vehicles, surveillance cameras and tracking equipment. More security posts should be established along highways and in vulnerable communities. Security personnel must also receive proper training and improved welfare so that they can perform their duties effectively.
The government should clear bushes along major roads and repair damaged roads to prevent criminals from hiding and attacking motorists. Forest guards should be employed and trained to monitor forests regularly. Drones and other surveillance equipment can also be used to locate kidnappers’ camps.
Members of the public must cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements and unfamiliar persons. Community policing and neighbourhood security groups should be strengthened, but they must operate under the law. Confidential telephone lines should be provided so that citizens can safely give information without fear of being identified.
The government must also control the movement of illegal weapons and punish those who supply arms to criminals. Kidnappers and their sponsors should be prosecuted quickly and fairly. Corrupt security officers and informants who assist criminals must also face serious punishment.
Kidnapping is a threat to peace, development and national unity. It cannot be defeated by the government alone. Security agencies, community leaders, families and individuals must work together. With job creation, improved security, public cooperation and proper enforcement of the law, the rising cases of kidnapping can be greatly reduced.
Number 3
HARD WORK PAYS
When Emeka was admitted into Community Secondary School, Umuola, he was very excited. He came from a poor family, but he had always dreamed of becoming a medical doctor. His father was a small-scale farmer, while his mother sold vegetables in the village market. Although they did not have much money, they promised to support his education as much as they could.
During Emeka’s first year in school, he performed poorly. Mathematics and the sciences were especially difficult for him. In his first-term examination, he came forty-second out of fifty students. Some of his classmates laughed at him and called him a dull boy. Even his class teacher advised him to work harder if he wanted to remain in the science class.
Emeka felt deeply ashamed when he took his result home. His parents did not insult him. Instead, his father sat him down and said, “My son, intelligence alone does not guarantee success. A hardworking person can defeat a talented person who refuses to work.” Those words remained in Emeka’s mind.
From that day, he decided to change his attitude towards his studies. He drew up a reading timetable and placed it on the wall beside his bed. He woke up at five o’clock every morning to read before preparing for school. During lessons, he listened carefully and wrote down important points. Whenever he did not understand a topic, he asked questions instead of pretending that everything was clear.
After school, Emeka helped his parents on the farm and at the market. In the evening, he returned to his books. Since his parents could not afford private lessons, he borrowed textbooks from the school library and studied with them. He also formed a study group with three serious classmates. They met twice every week to solve Mathematics problems and discuss difficult topics in Chemistry and Physics.
The work was not easy. There were days when Emeka felt tired and wanted to sleep. Sometimes, there was no electricity in the village, so he studied with a kerosene lamp. At other times, he had to read while mosquitoes disturbed him. In spite of these difficulties, he refused to give up.
Gradually, his performance began to improve. In the second term, he moved from forty-second position to twenty-fifth. By the end of the session, he was among the first fifteen students in his class. His teachers noticed the improvement and began to encourage him.
In his final year, Emeka worked harder than ever. He reduced the time he spent playing football and stopped attending unnecessary social gatherings. While some students spent their evenings watching films and moving from one party to another, Emeka concentrated on his books. Some of his friends mocked him and said he was taking life too seriously, but he ignored them.
When the final examination approached, the school organised a mock examination. Emeka came first in Biology and second in Chemistry. This result surprised many students, including those who had once laughed at him. His principal called him during the morning assembly and praised him for his determination.
At last, the external examination began. Emeka answered the questions confidently because he had prepared well. After the examination, he returned to the farm to help his parents while waiting for the results.
Three months later, the results were released. Emeka obtained excellent grades in all his subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. He was the best graduating science student in the school.
His happiness increased when he received a scholarship from a charitable organisation to study Medicine at a university. The scholarship covered his school fees, accommodation and books. His parents wept with joy when they heard the news.
Years later, Emeka graduated as a medical doctor and returned to his community to serve the people. During a speech at his former school, he told the students that he was not naturally the most intelligent person in his class. He succeeded because he was disciplined, patient and willing to work harder than before.
Emeka’s experience clearly showed that success does not come through wishes alone. Determination, discipline and continuous effort can turn failure into achievement. Truly, hard work pays.
Number 4
GLOBALISATION IS A THREAT TO CULTURAL PRESERVATION
The Chairman, panel of judges, accurate timekeeper, co-debaters, ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you as the chief speaker in support of the motion which states that globalisation is a threat to cultural preservation.
Globalisation refers to the increasing connection among countries through trade, technology, communication, travel, education and entertainment. Cultural preservation, on the other hand, means protecting and maintaining the language, customs, beliefs, dressing, food, music, values and traditional practices of a people. Although globalisation has brought some benefits, it has seriously threatened the survival of many local cultures.
Firstly, globalisation promotes foreign languages at the expense of indigenous languages. English, French and other international languages are widely used in schools, offices, the media and business. Many parents now communicate with their children only in English because they believe that speaking their native language makes them appear old-fashioned or uneducated. As a result, some young people cannot speak or understand their mother tongue. When a language disappears, the songs, proverbs, stories and wisdom connected with it may also be lost.
Secondly, globalisation has changed the way people dress. Many young people prefer foreign styles of dressing because of what they see in films, music videos and social media. Traditional clothes are often worn only during festivals, weddings or special ceremonies. Some youths even feel ashamed to wear their native attire in public. If this continues, traditional dressing may gradually lose its importance.
Furthermore, globalisation has affected traditional food. Fast-food restaurants and foreign meals have become popular, especially in urban areas. Many people now prefer burgers, noodles, pizza and other processed foods to local dishes. Some young people do not know how to prepare the traditional meals of their communities. This situation threatens the transfer of local cooking knowledge from one generation to another.
Globalisation also influences music and entertainment. Foreign films and songs dominate television, radio and online platforms. Young people copy foreign dance steps, accents and lifestyles while neglecting traditional music, drama and storytelling. Local performers may abandon indigenous instruments and languages because they believe that foreign styles attract larger audiences and more money.
Another danger is the weakening of traditional moral values. Many societies value respect for elders, modesty, communal living, honesty and responsibility. However, through uncontrolled exposure to foreign media, young people may adopt behaviours that conflict with these values. Excessive individualism, indecent dressing, disrespect and the pursuit of material wealth are sometimes presented as normal or fashionable.
Globalisation also encourages the commercialisation of culture. Some cultural festivals and traditional practices are changed mainly to attract tourists or make money. Important ceremonies may lose their original meaning and become mere entertainment. Sacred objects and traditional artworks may also be sold without proper respect for their cultural importance.
My opponents may argue that globalisation helps to promote culture internationally. While this may be true in some cases, foreign cultures usually have greater financial and technological power. They spread more widely and often overshadow weaker local cultures. Without deliberate protection, indigenous cultures may not survive this unequal competition.
However, the threat of globalisation does not mean that countries should reject technology or isolate themselves. Governments, families, schools and traditional institutions must take steps to preserve culture. Indigenous languages should be taught in schools and used at home. Cultural festivals, traditional music, local literature and native dressing should be encouraged. The media should also give more attention to local programmes and artists.
Parents have an important role to play. They should teach their children their language, history, customs and values. Young people should also understand that embracing modern development does not require them to abandon their identity. A person can use modern technology and still respect his or her culture.
In conclusion, globalisation is a serious threat to cultural preservation because it weakens indigenous languages, traditional dressing, local food, music, customs and moral values. A people who lose their culture lose an important part of their identity. I therefore strongly support the motion that globalisation is a threat to cultural preservation.
Thank you.
Number 5
(5a)
(i) They pick up items dropped by physically challenged persons.
(ii) They help to push or pull wheelchairs.
(5b)
Mike felt helpless and frustrated because he depended on people for assistance all the time.
(5c)
(i) Service dogs provide assistance throughout the day.
(ii) They perform their duties without complaining or showing annoyance.
(5d)
Max attended classes with Mike and assisted him whenever necessary.
(5e)
Mike sometimes suffers muscle spasms that knock him forward into his lap. He wants Max to bark so that other people can come to his aid.
(5f)
(i) Noun phrase.
(ii) It functions as the subject of the verb “provides.”
(5g)
(i) They give patients joy.
(ii) They provide comfort.
(5h)
(i) Alerting: Warning
(ii) Minimised: Reduced
(iii) Unnecessary: Avoidable
(iv) Companion: Friend
(v) Specific: Particular
(vi) Moment: Period
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