Overview
- Lesson Title: Water Hawking in Nigeria-This is a report about the practice of water hawking in Nigeria.
- Language: Hausa
- Topic: Economics/Politics
- ILR Level: 1+/2
- ACTFL Proficiency: Advanced-Mid, Advanced-Low, Intermediate-High; This ACTFL rating is an approximation based on the ILR level
- Modality: Listening
- Learning Objective: Maintenance & Improvement
- Subject Area: Language
- Material Type: LO
- Publication Year: 2008
- ObjectID: HAUS_12662
Transcript
| Original | Translation |
|---|---|
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Sana'ar ga ruwa a Nijeriya A. Sana’ar garuwa, wata sana’a ce da aka saba da ita a Najeriya musamman a jihohin arewacin kasar, inda ake fama da karancin ruwa. Kamar ko wacce sana’a, sana’ar tana kara samun karbuwa ga ‘yan zamani wadanda suka sake mata salo da kuma suna, kamar yadda zaku ji a ci gaban da rahoton na musamman da wakilinmu Sani Abdullahi Tsafe ya aiko mana. B. To ita wannan sana’a ta garuwa, yanzu ta ci gaba. Ci gaban da tayi ko yanzu, inda jama’ar kasa masu yawan gaske suka shigo cikinta. Ta hanyar da suka shigo wannan sana’a ta garuwa shine ko wane gari, ko wane kauye, ko wane birni zaka ga ana saida ruwa a cikin kananan leda, musamman wadanda ake kira Pure water. To [English] Pure water [English] dinnan, wasu suna da izinin suyi, wasu basu da izinin suyi, wasu ma a gidajensu suke sayo leda su zauna su debo ruwa ba a ma ko san daga ina suke ba, suzo suna durawa su na sayarwa mutane. Sakamakon haka, wasu cututtuka na barkewa, hukumomi kuma sukan yi sanyi-sanyi wajen daukar mataki. |
Potable water industry in Nigeria A. Water hawking is a popular trade in Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country, where people face a shortage of drinking water. Like every other trade, this one is gaining acceptance among modern people, who have introduced new innovations and styles, and have even changed its name, as highlighted in a continuation of this special report sent in by our correspondent, Sani Abdullahi Tsafe. B. Well, the water hawking trade has evolved a great deal these days. It has gained such acceptance now, that a lot of people have become involved in it. The manner in which they have embraced the water hawking trade is that in every town, village, and city, you can see water being sold in pouches, especially what is called “Pure Water.” As for this “Pure Water,” some people are authorized to sell it, some are not, and yet, others work out of their homes, buying bags and filling them with water with no known source. They are packaging and selling it to people. As a result, various diseases are breaking out, and the authorities have been slow to take action. |
Glossary
| Hausa term | English meaning |
|---|---|
| sanyi-sanyi | "Reluctant," "unwilling", "cold" |
| samun karɓuwa | "Well received," "accepted" |
| Ɗurawa | "Feed", "fill", "refill", force to eat-in a case of mothers feeding babies" ,"Pour" (with the use of a funnel into a bottle or narrow container) |
| Ɗaukar mataki | "Taking measures" |
| Barkewa | "Shred", "sudden occurance", "a new development" refers to an outbreak |
| Yan zamani | "Modern children", refers to the youth. |
Notes
Water Hawking in Nigeria
1. The packaged water business in Nigeria is one of the most profitable. Within Nigeria and its neighboring countries, pure water, spring water, bottled water, packaged water, or sachet water are all referred to as “portable water”; the difference is how the water is processed. Many Nigerians turn to portable water because of the presence of illnesses caused by unsafe water sources. People in the rural area, especially women and children, use plastic bags known as “sachet,” because they are cheaper. In the city, however, bottled water, purified water, and spring water are more popular.
http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200809170323568
http://www.vanguardngr.com/content/view/5186/126/http://thepmnews.com/2008/07/01/
CONTENT SOURCE: Abdu, Alheri Grace and Abdulahi, Sani (2007, February 17). Potable water industry in Nigeria. labarun Hausa Washington DC: Voice Of America. http://www.voanews.com/hausa/webcasts.cfm
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<category>Background Information</category>
<note>1. _Garuwa_ (here is water) is an old name referring to the water business in northern Nigeria. It is also an old means of transporting and distributing water to various places.
In the olden days, the _garuwa_ business was for strong men in their 20s and 30s who could carry four gallon containers of water (_garwa_) on each shoulder. Over time, _garwa_ have been modernized into more portable, fancier containers.</note>
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<category>Culture</category>
<note>1. In Nigeria, more than half the population has no access to clean water and many women and children walk at least four hours a day to get water. Most of the water will be reserved for cooking and drinking; bathing is not a necessity.
Children in some poor families are sometimes seen on the roads after school, making money for their families by selling what everyone call pure water eventhough you could see particles in the water sometimes.
http://bature.wordpress.com/2007/09/26/pure-water-and-a-severe-haircut/
http://streetkidnews.blogsome.com/category/1/africa/nigeria-streetkid-news/</note>
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<note>1. _Salo_ (pattern, style, fashion), as in _sabon salo_ (new style)</note>
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<stim>To whom is this report intended and what is Its focus?</stim>
<fdbk>This report Is intended for the general public, and Its main focus is on water hawking in Nigeria.</fdbk>
<hint>Consider the title of the report and the source of publication. Please refer to the Notes for information about the water business in Nigeria.</hint>
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<stim>Why is the water business more acceptable in northern Nigeria?</stim>
<fdbk>The water business is acceptable in northern Nigeria because clean water is insufficient in many areas.</fdbk>
<hint>Why do women and children have to walk several hours to fetch water? Refer to the Culture notes of the Learn More section.</hint>
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<stim>How has the water business improved over the years?</stim>
<fdbk>The business is becoming more popular and many young people have joined in recent years. In every town, "pure water" is being sold in small plastic bags.</fdbk>
<hint>Consider how the name and the style have changed over the years. Note what the report says about the modern people in the water business.
Visit the Learn More section to read about the "Garuwa" business.</hint>
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<stim>What does the report say about the legitimacy of the water business?</stim>
<fdbk>Some people are authorized to sell water, others are not. The latter work from home, filling bags with water from unknown sources.</fdbk>
<hint>Listen once again to the segment where the people working from home are described.</hint>
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<stim>What are the consequences of the unauthorized water business and how do the authorities resolve the issue according to the report?</stim>
<fdbk>Selling water without authorization leads to outbreaks of disease, but the authorities have been slow to take action.</fdbk>
<hint>Consider the context in which the phrase _daukar mataki_ is used.</hint>
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