Their love
story started in the kitchen at the National
Youth Service Corps [NYSC]
orientation camp in Ebonyi State. Two serving NYSC members, Mr Omo Ariyo Peter
and Miss Dada Dupe Esther, have proven that the fire of love can be kindled even
in the kitchen. The two loverbirds fell in love after cooking together and now
enjoy their nuptial bliss.
Omo and Dada,
who are members of the Batch B corps members currently serving in Ebonyi state,
had completed the traditional marriage rites and would soon walk down the aisle
as golden couples. A graduate of Technical Education from the University of
Uyo, Omo [from Oyo State] never thought about marriage until he met Dada, a
graduate of Law from the University of Jos [Kogi State].
Fate united
them in platoon 2 during the 21 days orientation programme. Not even the close
of the orientation activities and subsequent deployment to places of primary
assignment could put them asunder.
In an
interview, Omo and Dada admitted they had never met until the NYSC programme. Like
love at first sight, Omo said he fell for Dada the very day he set his eyes on
her.
We served in
different capacities while in the platoon. She has this activist personality in
her and that stood her out in our platoon. Owing to the fact that she is from
Kogi State, she was often called “Kogi” by all”, Omo explained.
They stole
quick glances at each other until one day. Shortly after the camp carnival, it
got to the turn of their platoon to cook. Dada, as the Platoon Chef, was in
charge and his would – be husband luckily was among the male corps members to
assist in the kitchen.
According to
Omo, Dada won his heart from the way she discharged her duties. He saw the
qualities of a devoted wife filled with motherly love. He quickly made a move
or regret losing this golden chance. That night was crucial because camp
activities would be closing the next day.
“I saw the woman
in her, her selfless service, quality of her meal and her personality. After the
cooking, I went straight to her and requested her phone number, which she
declined. I told her I wanted to disclose something personal to her. She wasn’t
forthcoming with the phone number but later gave me her Blackberry messenger [BBM]
pin. I poured out my heart on the spot. I told her I wanted to marry her but
she laughed over it,” he said.
Although
Dada laughed hilariously like the Biblical Sarah, Omo didn’t change his mind.
However, his chances became quite slim when the apple of his eye was posted to
Ebonyi State University, while he was deployed to a different school located
two hours distance from the University.
Things
started to work out for Omo’s good when Dada suffered a disappointment in her
bar examination. Failing the exam was a crushing blow and her heart yearned for
comfort. Omo became the shoulder for her to lean on during this difficult time.
He was always there to encourage, advice and pray with her. Hence forth the
friendship blossomed.
Recalling the
experience, Dada said, “It was quite stressful for me but Peter was always
there to encourage me. What shocked me was during my bar exams, Peter together
with a group of friends went to the highest mountain in Ebonyi State to pray
for me. They called and sent shots from the mountain encouraging me not to fear
as I would pass. To the glory of God, I passed and was called to bar in July,
she revealed.
As Omo
proposed officially, both parents became involved and after prayers and
consultations, they commenced the marriage rites. According to the couple, both
parents gave their approval of marriage. The couple chose their state of
service for the wedding after considerations and advice from some NYSC staff. Their
traditional wedding ceremony was held on July 18, while the church wedding will
hold in September.
In an
interview, a close friend to the couple and compeer for the wedding, K-meks
Otuya, described the couple as unique. According to him, the marriage process
has shown the invisible hands of God at
work in their union.
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