International Luncheon showcases Nigerian culture

The Chadron State College International Office hosted their monthly International Luncheon featuring Princess Uba from Nigeria, last Thursday, in the Scottsbluff Room of the Student Center. The event went from noon until 1 p.m. Community members, CSC employees and CSC students attended the event.
“It’s good to diversify yourself,” Shawna Turner, 18, freshman of Hill City, South Dakota, said.
About 40 people in total attended the event.
The event featured Uba talking about the culture of Nigeria while attendees ate a cultural dish, jollof rice, of Nigeria.
“We hope that today people learn more about Nigeria and our students here,” Angie Camerlinck, Project Coordinator of the International Office, said.
Uba, 18, is a junior at CSC and is majoring in chemistry.
“I love the events that the college hosts and the people here,” Uba said.
Uba gave a PowerPoint presentation on Nigeria, its culture and some of her personal information. She provided information on her family, the educational system in Nigeria, tourist attractions, popular foods and some fun facts about Nigeria.
The Nigerian Government passed the Universal Basic Education Act in 2004 and is extending education opportunities to children throughout the country. Illiteracy is an issue Nigeria has struggled with, but the government is currently fighting it.
When it comes to popular dishes in Nigeria, Suya and Tuwo Shinkafa are well known. Suya is a spicy meat skewer and Tuwo Shinkafa is a thick pudding that is prepared from rice flour.
“We have the longest canopy walk in Africa in Nigeria. It’s fun and scary at the same time,” Uba said.
A canopy walk is a bridge in a forest among many trees.
“Nigeria is hugely known for their tourist attractions,” Uba said.
“We appreciate everyone who has supported the students,” Camerlinck said.
The next International Luncheon will be April 26 from noon until 1 p.m. in the Scottsbluff Room of the Student Center.
Adoum Mbang of Cameroon will present information about the culture of his home country.
CSC students can use their meal plans, CSC employees can attend for $5.70 and community members can attend for $7.60.