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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Coconut Tree - Uses and importance

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coconut tree The coconut tree has the scientific name, cocos Nucifera. This tree is found in almost all regions in Ghana and most especially in Volta Region and in areas like Agbozume,  and many other villages in the region just to mention but a few.  The sale of coconut either fresh or dry has been the work of some people as it is very lucrative. Some of them are transported from the villages where they are abundant to cities where it is a bit scarce. The products of this tree are numerous of which I will be elaborating on some . Its unripe fruit which is unripe coconut is peeled and drank. The unripe coconut is taken as medicine for fever and for the nourishment of the body. The dried coconut is used in so many ways. The nut is used for oil production and useful for cooking, soap making, etc. Learn more about how to prepare coconut oil The chaff extracted after milling the nut is used for some candies and even can be given as food for pigs. The husk is never left out. A