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OKURU: TALE OF A RESURGENT SPRING |
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In June 2014, I traveled to my village in Enugu state to see a particular spring water, Okuru spring, whose threatened state then worried me.
My visit was successful but what I saw and was told didn't gladden my heart. Of course,I duly reported my visit to the Okuru spring. I observed then that the trees growing close by the spring were threats to the existence of the spring as any fall of those trees will badly affect the Okuru spring. Again, I learned that the villagers-who normally took care of the spring- were not as committed in their efforts as before. So,one bright morning during the yuletide, I visited the spring again to find out how it has fared since my last visit and it was all positive stories. The spring- visibly blooming and glowing as though it's found a new lease of life- was an absolute pleasure for me. The tributaries were noticeably rejuvenated and equally important was the aquatic lives in the spring-mainly fishes- were all back in full flow. I visited around 8:00am on that Sunday morning so most people were already in church. I still met one villager who on querying him on the threats that hitherto faced the spring, maintained strongly that the spring is a great condition while also dismissing the threats facing the spring. He told me that the spring is in a very good state at the moment. I saw for myself too and I can only add that the Okuru spring I visited on the 2015 new year day had improved massively from the one I saw in June 2014. I shifted to the other side of the spring to check on one of its tributaries and it's worthwhile. There, I met a small round water- filled hole which on inquiring I was told that it's were the villagers wash their Tapioca and Palm fruits in a bid to make it ready for consumption. The tributaries were full of life with young fishes swimming around(I even tried to get a snap shot of one-it wasn't too visible though) and leaves from surrounding trees floating or soaked in the Okuru spring. The people of my town,Akpugoeze in Enugu state, have a popular saying about the spring "Okuru, son of the king, the young drinks and grows". At this rate of rejuvenation, there's no doubt that whoever drinks from the Okuru spring will experience the promised growth(if ever it's true). I returned home happy knowing that Okuru is in the form of its life. It's existence is now far from threatened. PS: (I still have one more article to write from my yuletide experience especially as regards water).
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Remember, Udeh I wished you luck in your previous report about this once threatened spring. In 7 months time excellent job is done by the villagers & Nature alike.
If our efforts bear fruits we are charged up to perform better & harder next time.
Posted 21-02-2015 04:16
I still remember , Udeh , your article of June wherein you reported that the beautiful Okuru spring is threatened. Glad to know that it is reviving now and it seems people around are taking good care of it . I appreciate your concern and the way you investigated the current status of this spring. Good job.
Posted 20-02-2015 23:39
Thanks for your report Okuru. Glad to know about your place.
Posted 20-02-2015 20:29