How I met my husband in NYSC CDS Group

In 2017, I was posted to Karu, Nasarawa, for my NYSC & like every corps member, I was actively involved in the Community Development Service (CDS). I joined the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) group, where I met Gabriel - my future husband.

He was always there, sitting beside me at every meeting, yet barely speaking. The only interaction we had was when he borrowed my pen to sign the attendance sheet. I noticed his reserved nature but never thought much of it. It was clear he wanted to say something, but shyness always held him back.

The long-awaited moment came in January 2018. After our CDS meeting, we took a subgroup photograph and that was the moment he finally mustered the courage to talk to me beyond just borrowing a pen. He shyly asked if we could be friends and that simple request was the beginning of something special.

We started texting, gradually getting to know each other. What struck me the most was his kindness, humor & the way he genuinely made me happy. He was thoughtful, attentive and effortlessly the perfect fit for me. As time passed, our bond grew stronger & eventually, he officially asked me out.

Our relationship flourished and by the time we completed our NYSC, we were deeply connected. We continued dating, facing life’s ups and downs together. Then came the unexpected challenge—the COVID-19 lockdown. As fate would have it, we ended up living together during that period, and that was when we truly got to know each other.

The lockdown brought challenges, but it also solidified our love. We saw each other at our best & worst, yet every moment spent together only reinforced our decision to be with one another.

On December 11, 2021, we took the next step in our journey & became husband and wife. It was a dream come true, a beautiful day marking the beginning of a lifetime commitment. Today, our love story continues with two handsome sons who bring endless joy to our lives.

Looking back, I smile at the memory of the shy young man who sat beside me every week in CDS meetings but couldn't speak. From borrowing a pen to becoming Mr & Mrs Ugonoh, our journey has been nothing short of magical.

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