Have you ever been forced to pray and fast against ember months by your African parents? Or you have several danger stories about ember months and you now dread these months? Let’s take a look into what ember months really are.
The ember months
If you’re a Nigerian, you definitely are familiar with the phrase “ember months”. There are four months regarded as ember months – September, October, November and December. This Nigerian term is now included in the oxford dictionary.
Ember months meaning
Ember months are months whose spellings end in “ember” when spelt. Many Nigerians are always careful and prayerful during these months. There’s a general belief that the ember months are dangerous months.
Some people believe ember months are very dangerous and to stay above danger, you need to be spiritually fortified. During these period of the year, people go to their spiritual leaders for prayers and spiritual fortification against evil.
Common emergencies during ember months in Nigeria
While there’s usually emergencies all-year round, some are more common towards the end of the year in Nigeria.
- Violence and security threats
- Dehydration
- Fainting
- Drowning
Our C.E.O and co-founder, Folake Owodunni, had a conversation with the hospitality queen, Lily Aninyei on emergency management tips from the green room perspective. The C.EO and co-founder of The Green Room Nigeria, Lily Aninyei, shared her wealth of experience with Folake, discussing helpful tips for green room specialists, and individuals. Listen to the conversation here.
Security tips for ember months
The truth is, there are evil people in the world all-year-round. However, the rate might increase towards the end of the year because everyone is pressured and trying to meet set goals for themselves. It is not about the spelling of the months, it is important to stay guarded all-year-round.
Here are some security tips for you, if you live in Nigeria;
- Do not meet a stranger in a private location.
- Do not board a private car that is not registered with any known park or company.
- Make sure at least one person is aware of your movement, from time to time.
If you notice any suspicious act, activate the push button via the Signal App or call for help.
Ember months prayer points
While it is not bad to pray against dangers if you believe in prayers, it is also important that you plan ahead. However, you can enjoy a secure and fun “ember” with a single click.
From this December and beyond, you can enjoy up to a 10% discount on your medical tests and drug delivery. In fact, you can get a 5% discount on car rentals and purchase from Autogirl.
That is not all, you’ll also get a 5-10% discount when you decide to relax at Posh Apartments and Hotels, or when you go to Truth Beach Club to have fun. With all the benefits listed, we can call these months “enjoy months” because there’s a lot of enjoyment in store for those that know how to plan.
Whether you are a Nigerian based in Nigeria or a Nigerian in the diaspora planning to spend their Christmas in Nigeria, the ERA TravelSafe Plan is created for your all-round enjoyment.
