Join RPCVSF in celebrating the 56th anniversary of Nigerian independence at Moji African Restaurant 825 NW 119 Street in North Miami. (305) 769-4844 or (786) 515-8875. http://mojiafricanrestaurant.com/
This is also a Partnership Dinner where we will collect $10 above the cost of the meal and everyone attending will vote to choose a project of a currently serving PCV to support with the funds we raise (that will be matched by RPCVSF). Each year your RPCVSF membership dues support the more than $1,000 matching donation we make to the Peace Corps Partnership Program.
We'll enjoy tasty Nigerian food in a casual restaurant that is the gathering place for Miami's West African community. For $24 per person you'll have a buffet of choices (including vegetarian options): fufu, pepper meat stew, spinach, jollof rice, and more! Children are welcome, too.
Please register in advance so that we can order the right amount of food.
From one of RPCVSF's founding members, Greg Zell: I arrived in Nigeria in January, 1963, in time to attend the third independence ceremonies which were very special. They took place at the Racecourse around the corner from my house. The site’s original use and grandstands had evolved into a square around which were all the major governmental buildings and a corner of the U.S. embassy. The horses still used the place occasionally but more often it was for public events. This day was even more special: Nigeria changed over from Dominion status like Canada to a Republic. The Governor-general was sworn in as the new President and the Prime Minister was re-sworn in to show his change of allegiance.
Since my school was created as part of the original Independence celebrations, its colors were the national colors: green and white. One of the duties of every teacher was to look over each girl each day to make certain the white uniform with green trim was spotless. Spotless in 90 degree heat, no air conditioning, and not much available in the way of laundry facilities!
So if you want to be a bit more celebratory, wear green and white. (You will not be checked.)
