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7th December, 2014

Tambari For the woman of style

Barr. Hauwa Shekarau

‘My father didn’t want to send me to school ‘

Turbaning of Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar as Zinariyar Yamaltu

C.o.n.t.e.n.t.s 2

Hello Readers,

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year never takes a bow without us taking stock of its highlights and great moments. Each time, we wonder if the fashion trends of the previous years will be surpassed by the next.

They always are. We must understand that fashion is time and time is fashion. There is no stopping time, as there is no stopping fashion and trends.

The Nigerian fashion industry has witnessed dramatic growth in the last few years.

A lot of creative minds have inspired changes which have transformed our thoughts and shaped our sense of style. We have seen major transitions in what is being worn today in our social circles and no doubt, these fashion statements will linger with us for a very long time. Fashion is futuristic and one needs to keep ahead of whatever it brings forth.

Hello readers,

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Exotic fashion styles

Fashionista:

Culture: Traditional marriage of the Ibibio tribe

Men’s Fashion:

Q&A on men’s fashion

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We already sense what next year’s looks will be and the fabrics to look out for. Already, there is lots of buzz on fresh new looks and ideas that will shape the new year. It is for you to show your fashion guts by either wearing or creating looks to blaze the trail. Fabrics like silk, satin, jacquards, lace, cashmere, velvet and chiffon are the best key textures for this stunningly worked-out trend.

Have a great week.

‘My father didn’t want to send me to school ‘

Barr. Hauwa Shekarau Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe

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Editor AISHA UMAR-HALILU. Deputy Editor VICTORIA ONEHI. Writers MULIKATU MUKAILA. AISHATU SHALLANGWA. PUPWAYA TIMOTHY DIBAL. FATIMA HUSSAIN YAKASAI. Designer BALLIE KAFRAN

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FASHIONISTA

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ashion is something you need to always meet up with if you don’t want to be left out. Also, for you not to be left behind, you need to upgrade your style by being creative with your fabric. Your personal style will make you stand out and keep you on top of your game; so go get your own style to transcend many seasons.

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‘My father didn’t want to send me to school’ INTERVIEW BY Victoria Onehi

Cover Photos by: Ikechukwu Ibe

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ers is a story of going from grass to grace.

Her father almost did not send her to school because of his scarce resources, but for the intervention of her mother. Many years down the lane, Hauwa Shekarau has become a professional lawyer.

She is not only a lawyer but the national president of the Federacion Internacional De Abogadas (FIDA) - Federation of female lawyers, Nigeria. Having spent 21 years in the legal profession, she owns a law firm, known as H.E Shekarau and Co. She represented female lawyers at the recently concluded National Conference. She is one of the advocates of women and children’s rights. Barrister Shekarau is a lover of books who also enjoys travelling.

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Choosing a profession As I was growing up, being a lawyer was never in my contemplation. One profession I was craving for was Mass Communication. In those days, when I saw people like Sienna Orwell-Brown or Ruth Benemisie Opia, I said that one day I would be there reading the news. I wanted to be a newscaster. After my secondary school and A-Level I indicated Mass Communication when I was filling my JAMB form.

But the week I was to submit my form, my uncle visited my school and asked what I intended to read. When I said Mass Communication, he said, “Hauwa, Nigeria is changing, you can’t just go and read anything, you need to read a professional course so that even if there is no job, you would create one for yourself.” When he mentioned Law, I said it never crossed my mind.

I thought over it, and since he is my uncle and more experienced than I am, I decided to listen to him. So I made Law my first choice and Mass Communication the second choice. I handed my academic fate over to God, saying if He wanted me to read Law I would get the admission; if not, I would not get it. Amongst my mates who graduated from the College of Advanced Studies, Zaria, I was the only female that was given admission to read Law that year in ABU, Zaria. That was in 1988.

Subsequently, I went to Law School in Lagos; and on December 16, 1992, I was called to the Bar. I do not have any regrets being a lawyer. With a bit of hindsight, I think it was good I listened to my uncle. This is especially because after my NYSC in 1993, there was embargo on employment.

Then, what I wanted was to work in the bank as a legal officer. I sent my application to over 50 places, but I only got a response from one bank.

And they wrote to say, “Sorry, we do not have any vacancy.’’ So, I dusted my Law certificate and applied to a law firm. I got employment in a Law firm in Jos. At that time, my husband was based in Jos. I got married in my final year in the university and started living with my husband in Jos. That was in 1993.

So I have spent 21 years in practice.

I run my Law firm, H.E Shekarau and Co. I have also diversified to other things like development work, women’s right advocacy, consultancy and all that.

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cheap, so for people who live below the poverty line, it means they will never get justice because they cannot afford to buy justice. It is for this type of women that we provide free legal service.

FIDA is available in 32 states, including the FCT. Once we hear people say they have a problem with their husbands, employers, or are being discriminated upon, or someone is inflicting violence on them, especially if it is a gender issue, many people will say, “look for FIDA.’’ FIDA has become a synonym for access to justice for women. I think it is as a result of the work we have done in the past 50 years.

“I am the daughter of a soldier who has no ranks, with an illiterate mother who did not see the four corners of a school. I was at a threshold Highest points in life so far where my father made up Looking at where I am coming from, I will say that God has helped me. I am the daughter of a soldier who his mind not to send me to no ranks, with an illiterate mother who did not see school because I was a girl... has the four corners of a school. I was at a threshold where my father made up his mind not to send me to school but by God’s arrangement, because I was a girl. And the general belief, especially my mother talked my father for women from the North was that you don’t invest the scarce family resources on your girl-child because out of not wanting to send very soon she would get married and leave the family.

by God’s arrangement, my mother talked my me to school and he listened But father out of not wanting to send me to school and he to her and sent me to school.” listened to her and sent me to school. At that time we

On FIDA FIDA is a Spanish acronym for the Federacion Internacional De Abogadas (International Federation of Women Lawyers). It started in Latin America when about five women met in 1944 and decided to form an organisation for women lawyers in order to promote the rights, welfare, wellbeing of women and children. Then, the Second World War was just coming to an end and they wanted to promote peace and social justice.

I became the president of FIDA in Nigeria in May 2012. FIDA is interested in promoting, preserving and protecting the rights of women and children. Part of the work we do is providing free legal services to indigent women. Getting a lawyer to handle any matter you have is not

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were five. My father eventually had about 11 of us; two died and nine were left. So it is the highest honour and achievement that I became a lawyer and president of the International Federation of Women Lawyers in Nigeria. The reverse could have been the case.

Secondly, things have happened in my life which, under normal circumstances, nobody gave me a chance. When I graduated and began my law practice, I desired to go for my master’s degree. But because it meant I would leave work and go to school, I hesitated.

My job was my major source of income. And I got to know about the British Council scholarship. As the then president of FIDA, Abuja Branch, we had a good working relationship with the British Council. That was how I got to know about the British Chevening Scholarship and decided to give it a shot. So I applied, but I did not get it that first time. The second time, I was invited for an event where I met the Deputy High Commissioner. I told him I had applied earlier and he asked of my name. After some time he came back to say, “You got it.’’ I got the opportunity to go to London. I went to a university in London: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) where I did my Master’s in Law. Within one year, I was through with the programme and returned to Nigeria in 2007.

When I look around I see some of my colleagues working as well as studying. I went to London and did not work; and my school fees, books and everything was paid for. Also, my living expenses were

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paid for. At the end of each month, I got an alert that my money had been paid into my account. That was a miracle of my life.

The opportunity to participate in the recently concluded National Conference was another high point. I represented FIDA. I was out of the country when I got a text message that FIDA was included as one of the organisations that would send representatives to the confab. It was shocking. I asked how many slots and they said two, while the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), our umbrella body, had one slot. So I was amongst the people who discussed issues that will move our country forward. That was another high point for me. When I put all of them on the same platter, I wouldn’t know which one to consider my highest point. Each is important to me.

My parents were a blessing Unfortunately, my father did not live to see me become all these, but I believe that God gave him an insight. When he was alive, I got a job as a cashier in a pharmacy while waiting for my WAEC result. When I got my first salary I gave it to him. He took something out of it, blessed it and gave me the rest. In fact, it was that day that my mother told me the story about how my father did not want to send me to school. I did not know all the while.

My mother was able to weather the storm through thick and thin when my father died in 1985. She saw us through school and died in June 2010. I thank God that I was able to do what I could do to show her appreciation for being there for me.

On marriage I got married in my final year in the university. That was 1990. We were together until he died in September 2001. He is gone for over 13 years, but God has been faithful to me. I will not forget my husband in a hurry because he was there for me while he was alive. Like I said, I married him while I was about rounding off school. He practically took care of me afterwards to make sure I concluded my study.

Interest in books I am a book

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“For me, success is getting to a level where I am quite comfortable and able to touch the lives of other people in a positive manner.” fan. In my university and A-Levels, Literature in English was my best subject. In WAEC, I made A1.

I love Literature. While growing up, I used to have competition with my male friends. We competed on who would finish reading a book first. We asked ourselves how many days/hours we would take to finish a book. I was a great fan of James Hadley Chase.

I think I have practically read all his books. I also read Mills and Boons and Denis Robins books.

But in the university I started reading law fictions like Jeffery Archer, John Grisham, Danielle Steel, Barbara Taylor and so on. But with my commitment to different offices like FIDA, IPAS, I hardly have time to read books now.

One book I read not long ago that had me thinking about my life is The Purpose Driven Life

by Rick Warren. I thought of what my purpose in life is and began to channel my energy in that direction.

On style I want to be comfortable; just look good and be simple. That is

my own idea of style. I am carrying dreadlocks and have been carrying it since 2006. I have been cutting it; otherwise it would have been longer than this. I have carried it for eight years now and I trim it from time to time. I wash it often and oil it. When I go to the salon I wash it and re-luck it.

Keeping fit I exercise, even though it’s difficult to be steady about exercising because I travel a lot. But when I travel, I try to stay in a hotel that has a gym. When I am at home I play badminton. I play badminton three times a week.

I have a trainer who comes and we play together. I also have treadmill in the house where I exercise.

On meals I love traditional foods. If not for issues of controlling my weight I would love to eat everything traditional.

But generally, I am at home with traditional foods. I like miyar kuka, kirkishi, taushi and pate. People who work with me know that my favourite meal is pate, any day, any time. It’s light and very healthy.

Favourite vacation spot By the special grace of God I am privileged to have been to different parts of the world. I have been to almost all the continents. At least, I have visited one or two countries in each continent. In all the places I have been to, I really had fun in Cancun, Mexico.

Few months after my husband died, I needed to attend a National Bar Association Conference there. I almost did not want to go, but I was encouraged to go. I did and it did me a whole lot of good. It cost me so much to go, but it was the greatest joy of my life. Cancun is such a lovely place to go on holidays.

Also, I enjoy going to the United States of America.

Anytime I go there I always feel at home. In almost all the cities of America I go to I particularly enjoy New York. In a year, I go once or twice.

What success means to you For me, success is getting to a level where I am quite comfortable and able to touch the lives of other people in a positive manner.

Turbanning of:

Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar as Zinariyar Yamaltu and the Launch of her NGO, Youth Empowerment Centre

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n Saturday, November 22, 2014, Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar was turbaned as Zinayar Yamaltu in Gombe State by Emir of Yamaltu, Alhaji Hassan Usman Jonga, at his palace. The ceremony, which attracted the crème de la crème of the society in Nigeria and abroad, was a testimony of the celebrant’s goodwill, which knows no bounds.

While thanking the Emir for the good gesture, the wife of the Honourable Minister of Transport expressed joy for the confidence reposed on her , as well as the recognition for her humanitarian work.

A durbar in honour of the newly appointed Zinariya was held at the Emir’s palace to mark the occasion.

After the ceremony at the Emir’s palace, as a

sign of appreciation to the community, Hajiya Hauwa launched her NGO, donating a Youth Empowerment Centre which was declared open in Hinna Village, a few kilometres from Yamaltu, by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Sa’adatu Saad, who was a representative of the First Lady of Gombe State. It is to serve as a skills acquisition centre for the community.

The ceremony was rounded off with a grand reception in Maidugu Lodge in Gombe, where family and friends were treated to a sumptuous dinner and melodious music by entertainers which included the Kannywood actor and musician, Sani Danja and other entertainers who thrilled guests at the event.

Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar Zinariyar Yamaltu

Emir of Yamaltu, Alhaji Hassan Usman Jonga with some of his chiefs at his palace in Yamaltu

A chief at the Emir’s palace delivering a speech at the turbaning ceremony

Hajiya Umma Mohammed Wakil and Hajiya Hauwa Idris

Hajiya Hauwa with a group of women during the ceremony

Hajiya Hauwa during the turbaning ceremony at the Emir’s palace

Hajiya Hauwa being assisted with the regalia by the Queen of Yamaltu during the turbaning at the Emir’s palace

Hajiya Badiya Mustapha with Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar

Hajiya Hauwa Idris

A Trumpeter at the Emir’s palace

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sa’ad, Hon. Commissioner, Women Affairs, Gombe State representing the First Lady of Gombe State.

Hajiya Fati Jalo

Aisha Idris Umar

Hajiya Umma and her daughter at the event

Hajiya Aisha Abubakar

Hajiya Hauwa reading her speech after her turbaning at the Emir’s Palace, Yamaltu

L-R: Aisha, Khadija and Hafsat at the Emir’s Palace

Horse riders at the Durbar in honour of Zinariyar Yamaltu, Hajiya Hauwa

Local drummers entertaining guests at the Emir’s Palace

Sani Danja displaying his popular dancing prowess after the turbaning at the Emir’s Palace, Yamaltu

Koroso Dancers entertaining guests after the turbaning at the Emir’s Palace

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sa’ad, Hon. Commissioner, Women Affairs, Hajiya Hauwa and Fati Jalo after the turbaning at the Emir’s Palace

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sa’ad, Hon. Commissioner, Women Affairs cutting the tape at the Youth Empowerment Centre donated by Hajiya Hauwa

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sa’ad, Hauwa, Fati Jalo, Umma and other guests inspecting one of the classrooms at the Youth Empowerment Centre donated by Hajiya Hauwa at Hinna

L-R: A guest, Hajiya Sa’adatu Bashir Yuguda and Hajiya Hauwa Idris Umar

The newly turbaned Zinariyar Yamaltu leaving the Emir’s Palace

Hajiya Hajiya Hauwa and her daughter, Aisha at the Dinner

Hajiya Rahma Ya’u Deba, Mrs Afiniki Hananiya and Hajiya Halima Kabiru Turaki

Hajiya Hauwa with Barr. Mrs Afiniki Hananiya

Hajiya Hauwa with Hajiya Amina

Hajiya Hauwa with Hajiya Hadiza Dabai

Hajiya Hauwa dancing at the Dinner

Hajiya Hauwa with Hajiya Hauwa Hussaini Idris at the Dinner L-R: Hafsat, Aisha, Hauwa Idris Umar and Khadija

L-R: A guest, Hauwa Idris Umar and Becky Ojukwu at the Dinner

L-R: Hajiya Larai, Hajiya Fati and a guest

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I have the passion to put smiles on the faces of children – Rabi Musa Adamu

BY Aishatu Shallangwa

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our business is quite peculiar, why did you go into it?

I decided to go into this business because I have always had a passion for children, having grown up in a community where poverty and illiteracy were prevalent. There was also a ravaging impact of anti social activities. I felt that starting up a business that would divert the attention of children in my community from anti social behaviour to an educative play would be a great contribution to the community and the country in general.

I have been to places like Europe and America, where children have the opportunity to meet with their peers and interact through educative play. I also have a passion to put smiles on the faces of little children. I remember that when I was a child, I would gather children around my house and teach them some

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Rabi Adamu Musa is a young entrepreneur and practicing lawyer. She is a graduate of the University of Jos. Thereafter, she attended the Connecticut University in the United States of America. That’s where her passion for business grew, which is an encouragement to the youth. This was recognised by the federal government as she was one of the YouWin award winners. She is a very interactive person who loves to swim, read books and play with children, her first love.

extracurricular activities.

How long have you been in this business?

Approximately one year. It is a dream come true; something I have always wanted, and God just gave it to me.

Do you face challenges?

There are a lot of challenges. The business is a seasonal one as children don’t come to the park unless on weekends and public holidays. When schools are in session you don’t even get to see them even on some weekends. We also have problem with some parents, in the sense that they feel they can’t afford to be bringing their children at all times because of the gate fee even though we are not charging much. The issue of electricity also poses a lot of problems.

Most of our equipment need electricity before they can be used; and most times, we do not have light. We always have to run the generator.

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You were one of the YouWin awardees, how much did you win and how has the programme influenced your business?

I was given a total of N8 million. Though I applied to get N10 million, I ended up with N8million, but I am very grateful.

The grant has made a lot of impact on the business. And we are still optimistic that this business will go a long way, considering the fact that it is the first of its kind in Kafanchan and Southern Kaduna.

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‘I have trained over 178 apprentices, many are graduates’

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

Hajiya Zainab Suleiman Muhammad decided to use her skills to make money.

She specialises in handcraft interiors, a business that has sustained her for more than 18 years. Being a housewife, she produces right inside her home.

She makes home interiors such as rugs, throw-pillows, souvenir bags, bed-sheets, couch and many more. The graduate of Business Administration from the Bayero University, Kano spoke with Tambari about her business.

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hat gave you the inspiration to start a trade in interior handcraft?

My husband was working in the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Lagos while I and the kids were in Kano State. He was used to coming home once in a while. So I decided to go into a petty trade instead of sitting idle and always waiting for him to send money across to us. I started selling Fura da Nono in the campus while I was still a student.

When I

graduated from the university I decided to sell my freezer and other items I was using to do the Fura business to buy a sewing machine. I had a little idea about sewing.

TAMBARI 7TH DECEMBER, 2014 three months. That was about seven years ago.

But presently, the apprentice is required to pay N25, 000.

How many apprentices have you trained?

How did you get the knowledge of sewing?

When I was a child, my father bought sewing machines in the house for his wives because, according to him, he was tired of paying tailors to sew all our fabrics. So he made all of them learn sewing skills. But because they didn’t have much interest in it, the children took over. That was how I started learning how to sew.

Where did you learn how to sew household interiors?

When I bought the sewing machines I started sewing little bags that children could put their snacks when going to the Arabic schools. I sold it at 150.00 only at that time. Then, whenever I visited a friend’s house I would look at the interiors and come back home to sew things like throw-pillows, foot-mats and table cloths or kitchen interiors. I didn’t really have the idea of sewing dresses, but I could make bed-sheets and other bed covers. I also started making toilet seat covers and other things like rugs. I even make souvenir bags.

How long have you been into this business?

I started this business 18 years ago, and it has been a pleasant one for me. Being a business administrator, I registered in the Cooperate Affairs Commission. In 2003, my husband got a transfer to Abuja, so we moved down from Kano to join him. And I continued my business right inside my husband’s house with all my apprentices.

What have you achieved?

I have achieved a lot. I was able to expand my business by adding 15 other industrial sewing machines to the single manual machine I had.

I also bought a car from this business and did many other things.

What are the challenges you face?

The only challenge I have is the working space. I had to turn one part of my house to a workshop. I thank God for my husband who has been supportive.

What are the procedures for admitting an apprentice?

Initially, I used to train people without collecting any fees, but every business needs support. And since it will make them to value business better, I started collecting N5, 000 for about

I have graduated more than 178 apprentices.

Presently, I have about 15 of them; and they are all graduates from different universities.

Because of the unemployment situation in the country, they came out to learn handiwork.

There are two women who got jobs with this skill. Others are doing good business right inside their houses, just like me.

Do you have support from any government agency?

The only support I had was given to me by the Abuja Enterprise Agency when I came to Abuja in 2006. They gave me a loan of N100, 000.

But I applied for a loan from another agency so that I can buy a land or rent a place that I can convert to a bigger training centre. This is because people are coming from the outskirts of Abuja to learn this trade.

How do you combine business and responsibilities at home?

I try to balance both so that one will not suffer.

As a woman, you should know that the home front is also important, so you don’t allow career or business to overlap it. All my children are engaged in this business too.

How do you advertise your items, especially given the fact that you don’t have a shop?

Well, people get to know about my products through contacts from customers and the social media.

Advise to other women who are idle at home?

There is the need for every woman to learn a handiwork instead of staying idle at home.

They can be income generators.

I also want to use this medium to call on the government to come to my aid and make the proposed training centre a reality. The process of securing loans should not be cumbersome.

“The only challenge I have is the working space.

I had to turn one part of my house to a workshop. I thank God for my husband who has been supportive.”

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An Ibiobio groom

Traditional wedding of the Ibibio tribe

An Ibiobio couple

BY Fatima Hussain Yakasai

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he Ibibio are an ethical group located in Akwa Ibom State, South-South, Nigeria. They belong to the Eket, Annang and Oron communities.

The words, “Ibio-ibio” means short, which is a reference to the brief way the Ibibio people do things.

The traditional marriage of Ibibio people has certain procedures that need to be followed.

The first stage is the Ndidiong Ufok, meaning, “To know the house of the lady.” This begins when a man proposes to the woman he wants and waits for acceptance.

They both proceed to meet the woman’s parents for an introduction. The groom-to-be is usually advised to bring a bottle of wine during the visit.

This is done quietly to avoid embarrassment in an event of rejection.

After this casual visit, if the groom is accepted by the bride’s parents, they are allowed to begin preparations for the wedding. However, this does not occur in the day of the first visit.

The second stage is “Nkong Udok/Nkong Usong,” which means, “Knocking at the door.”

This process is done after Ndidiong Ufok when the groom’s family have become familiarised

with the bride’s home. When this is done, the groom is officially allowed to ask for the woman’s hand in marriage. Similar to the Igbo and Yoruba, the groom proceeds to collect a list of items needed for the wedding ceremony from the bride’s father and elders of her family. At this stage, marriage conditions are discussed, excluding the groom.

The final procedure is the Uno Mpo, meaning, “To give something.”

This is the day chosen for the listed items to be delivered. This tradition (Uno Mpo) is seen as an indemnity to the bride’s family by the groom for taking away a member of the family.

Upon the completion of all the three procedures, the traditional wedding follows. The bride can now be prepared for her groom. She is adorned with beautiful ornaments of clothing, even as she wears the best perfume available. Her hair is styled in the traditional way such that she looks like a traditional princess. A fun-filled event is organised during the wedding, during which the groom is hidden while the bride goes to look for him with a drink given to her by her parents.

“The final procedure is the Uno Mpo, meaning, “To give something.”

This is the day chosen for the listed items to be delivered. This tradition is seen as an indemnity to the bride’s family by the groom for taking away a member of the family.”

An Ibiobio bride

Happy Married Life

Dr Aisha and Isa Adamu Abdullahi during their wedding reception recently.

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MEN’S FASHION

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Q&A on Men’s fashion

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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he modern Nigerian man is very fashionable. He wants to be seen on every occasion looking stylist and sophisticated. December is here again and is the period of festivities, and the ideal man will never want to miss this opportunity to show how fashionable he can be. The harmattan season is also here. It is a period that not only fashion conscious men dread but virtually everyone because it is a time that one doesn’t usually wear what he wants. During this period, the weather is always hot during the day, and windy, dusty and cool in the morning and at night. It leaves one dry, thereby making one feel uncomfortable.

Here are some questions on the minds of many men. And there is a solution to every problem. Just follow the simple guidelines and you are good to go.

What is the best thing to do in order to keep the body moisturised during harmattan?

During these dry and cold months - from October to January, and in some places, from November to mid-January - it is advisable that you switch up your regular body lotion to something a little more intense. Because you will want to keep your skin as moisturised as possible, using petroleum jelly is very good. You can even get a body lotion that contains Vitamin E or goat milk.

Men don’t really pay much attention to their skin like women, but scrubbing the body twice in a week will do a good magic. The lip can also get cracked and be broken, you don’t want to be seen in an occasion peeling your lips with your hand because that will be embarrassing. A lip balm will do the trick. To keep your hands and feet moisturised, buy a hand and feet cream to make it look smooth and free from being cracked. Wearing a soft socks and good covering shoes can keep your feet away from being cracked and chapped.

What good cloths should be avoided or worn during harmattan?

Joseph Benjamin Fashion is not a seasonal thing; it is culture, a way of life. It is an expression of you, so why keep silent for a few months just because of cold and dust. Try as much as possible to keep your chest away from the cold and dust. Considering what not to wear during this harmattan is very good, but some men will go off limit and wear some cloths all in the name of fashion. Avoid nylon fabric; the sun can get extremely hot in the afternoons, so wear things that cover your skin, yet remain comfortable.

This is the best time for you men to wear jackets and suits, mix in prints. Get print plain long-sleeve shirts that go with a fine and tailored trousers. Choose colours and patterns that will make you stand out in the crowd. Also, try cotton if the sun gets too hot at afternoon, and the cloths shouldn’t be too tight or too loose.

Choosing the right outfit for an occasion Choosing the right outfit for an occasion can be challenging for some men, depending on its style, location and the time of the year, especially as December is full of festivities such as weddings, hanging out with friends, evening parties and so on. If you are invited to a wedding, just because you are not among the groom’s men doesn’t mean you should dress shabbily, such as being casual and wearing cargo trousers or even worst jeans, wearing un-ironed cloths and unpolished shoes, wild colours and prints, or being too out- dressed at the wedding.

Wearing a well ironed and tailored embroidered kaftan will make you look elegant, or even putting on a nice suit or tuxedo. Not out-dressing the groom is also a good outfit.

Bez Idakula

TAMBARI 7TH DECEMBER, 2014

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AND BIG BELLY I am into family planning. I do take oral contraceptive pills, but my belly is getting big and I don’t like it. What should I do to have a normal belly?

The fear of association of weight gain with oral contraceptives has been debunked, though some scientific papers still find small association between the two. Though you did not state your age, you may be undergoing the middle age spread, which occurs between 35 and 45 years of age.

You can register in a gym for appropriate exercise to overcome increase in your belly size. If you decide to stop the OCPs, then be prepared to change to another form of family planning. But you must bear in mind the possibility that changing from OCPs may not stop the increasing belly size. Appropriate exercise is a better option.

‘PILE’ DURING MENSTRUATION I always have a very severe pile whenever I am on my period.

I have visited a doctor and he gave me something for the pile and it subsided. But during my next period and subsequent ones, I still had the pile. Is there any medical explanation for this? Will I have the same problem during pregnancy and childbirth?

Nana, Kaduna.

All the unusual feelings, discomfort, and pains around the time or during menstruation are part of Premenstrual Tension Syndrome or Dysmenorrhea. When it comes to haemorrhoids, otherwise known as pile, there is increased chance of this occurring during pregnancy.

Avoiding hard stools and drinking water liberally are recommended. Vegetables are also important in avoiding this painful stools and management of haemorrhoids, in addition to medications.

FACIAL SCARS FROM CHICKEN POX

I had chicken pox with scars eight years ago. The scars are very visible; what should I do? Please, can you refer me to a good dermatologist?

Unfortunately, you did not say where you are so that I would be able to direct you. But you can go to the nearest teaching hospital to you, most likely, you will meet a dermatologist (skin doctor) there. There may be need to see a plastic surgeon too.

Please we encourage our readers with questions to write their names and town or city from where they are writing.

Also, email is preferable to SMS. Kindly take note.

HIV DISCORDANT COUPLES AND FERTILITY Sir, can someone who is HIV positive and on drugs infect his partner? Benjamin.

Yes, it is possible. The risk depends on factors like the viral load level. It is higher if there is breakage in epithelial lining. The risk per exposure is higher if the man is positive, compared with a situation where the woman is the one positive. It is usually advisable that in case of discordant couple (one partner is positive and the other negative), condom should be used.

Options of fertility in case of discordant couple include brief exposure during ovulation though this still carries a minimal risk. Another option is collection in non-spermicidal condom. The better option is intrauterine insemination of washed sperms.

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