By By Grace Ogunpitan
It was finally D-Day – the most anticipated event in our department. Everyone came dressed in their best outfits. Excitement filled the air as we all waited eagerly for the school bus to arrive.
After waiting for what seemed like forever, we began to worry that the trip might be cancelled. Just as we were starting to lose hope, the SRC President and a group of Law students arrived. That gave us the assurance we needed – we were definitely going.
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My coursemate and I quickly got on the bus first so we could grab seats at the back, where we could stretch our legs comfortably. As the journey began, the mood in the bus turned vibrant. Everyone was chatting, laughing, and enjoying the ride. Passing the school gate with the inscription Koladaisi University brought back a flood of memories.
We drove through the city of Ibadan – from its roughest parts to its most beautiful corners. The city was buzzing with life: people everywhere, malls, restaurants, resorts, and so many sights to take in. As the journey continued, we started getting a little anxious, wondering if we had reached our destination. At one point, the bus stopped and we all thought we had arrived, only to realise it was just the Law students getting down. We sighed in relief – our adventure wasn’t over yet.
Eventually, the bus came to a stop in front of a sign boldly reading National Museum of Unity, Ibadan. We had arrived at last. The bus drove through the gate and we all alighted, lined up, and made our way into the museum.
We were welcomed by a friendly and outspoken tour guide, who led us through the museum and shared the history behind each artefact. We saw fascinating items like the terracotta head, the Ofo staff, the hunter’s sword, and other tools from ancient times. One of the highlights was the shrine dedicated to Ogun, the god of iron.
Next, we explored a collection of clay pots used in the past, learning about their specific uses in the olden days. Our final stop was the art and painting section, which was filled with colourful and creative works. Of course, we didn’t leave without taking lots of beautiful photos together.
After the tour, we boarded the bus to return to school. Snacks were shared, music was played, and despite the rain falling gently outside, the atmosphere inside the bus remained cheerful. Everyone was singing along to the songs, laughing, and soaking in the moment. It was lively, fun, and simply unforgettable.
We eventually arrived back at school – although none of us wanted the day to end.
What a memorable and exciting journey to the museum!
Grace Oluwatofunmi Ogunpitan, a 200 Level student, wrote from the Department of English and Literary Studies, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan.
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