1965: Richard J. Cerny served in Nigeria in 50 mile radius of Ibadan beginning in 1965



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Richard J. Cerny can be contacted at Sirknee1aaoldcom

Country of Service: Nigeria

Training Group: Nigeria XVI - Agriculture & Community Development

Cities you served in: 50 mile radius of Ibadan

Arrival Year: 1965

Departure Year: 1967

Work Description: Young Farmers Clubs Organizer & Community Development

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I've been in the Food Industry. First 9 years in Food Product
Development. For the past 25 years in Flavor Sales servicing the
Food Industry.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

I'm sorry that I did not make it my career. I wish I could relive the
experiences that I had. It truly was "The hardest job you'll ever
love."

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

A Nigerian - The best friend that I ever had - Kolawole Olaniyan -
from the village of Ede (Western Nigeria)

Any message for returned volunteers?:

You can never go back - but wouldn't it be fun to return with
members of your old group? It would really be difficult choosing a
date.

Originally posted: October 8, 2001

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