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Staff Spotlight: Talma Udoka Osuoju

Staff Spotlight: Talma Udoka Osuoju

Get to know our team member: Talma Udoka Osuoju, Housekeeping
Enjoy a Q&A with Selfhelp staff member, Talma Udoka Osuoju! Talma is part of our Housekeeping team, she plays an important role in keeping our home clean and tidy.

Q: How long have you been working at Selfhelp and what do you like most about it?

A: I have only been working at Selfhelp for three months, so I am relatively new here. I like it very much because I am surrounded by really good and nice people.

Q: Were you born in the US or are you coming from any other country?

A: I was not born in the United States, I was originally born in Nigeria in Africa.

Q: When did you come to America?

A: I came in 2021, so not that long ago.

Q: Why did you decide to come to Chicago?

A: I came to Chicago because I have a husband here who is an American citizen. I have a family here so I had no other choice than coming to Chicago.

Q: Do you like Chicago and if so, what do you like most about it?

A: Yes, I like Chicago. I have been downtown multiple times and I enjoyed that. Also, my house is not too far from here so I am very close to my work.

Q: Do you have family here in the US or is your family still in your home country?

A: A lot of my family is still in Nigeria. I have three children in Nigeria, who I really miss. My kids are called Sharon, who is seven years old, Talma is five years old and Bethel is four years old.

Q: Do you visit your home country regularly or have you ever been back there?

A: I just came recently, this March makes it two years. If I have the money, I really want to travel to Nigeria and see my family.

Q: What kind of work did you do in Nigeria?

A: I was a businesswoman. We worked with supplies.

Q: What is your first language and can you teach us anything in your first language?

A: I speak English and Igbo. Hello in Igbo is “Ndeewo.”

Q: What do you miss about your home country?

A: I miss the weather, it is warmer there. But most of all, I miss my children and my family. My mother, brothers and sisters are still living in Nigeria. I love Nigeria as a country and especially the people there, but the economy is really bad.

Q: Do you have a favorite food?

A: To be honest, I like all different kinds of food. I am not a picky eater.

Q: Do you have a favorite book or movie?

A: I really like Nigerian movies and Indian movies like Bollywood movies. As a kid my favorite author was James Sullivan.

Q: Do you like traveling? Where would you like to go some day?

A: I don’t really like traveling that much. But I think I would like to go to Canada some day, depends if my husband wants to go there, too.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

A: My passion is singing, it makes me very happy. I love singing but I am very shy to sing in front of people.

Q: Do you have a pet at home?

A: No, I don’t have a pet right now. I really like dogs; in Nigeria I once had a dog, which was really nice.

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