5 Struggles Every Lagosian Can Relate To
We all know Lagos and traffic are in a blood covenant, till death do them part.
But what many people don’t talk about are the special kinds of wahala Lagosians face once the roads decide to misbehave.
Let’s dive into the pain and chaos that unite us all.
1. Scarcity of Bus
Mehnnn, this one is generational trauma.
Once there’s traffic, all the danfos that used to chase each other like Fast & Furious suddenly vanish. You’ll see people trekking from CMS to Obalende like Israelites heading to the Promised Land.
2. Hike in Fare
The judgment waiting for Lagos drivers is still brewing in heaven.
Because how will you increase ₦500 to ₦1,200 simply because there’s “go-slow”? You’ll now hear, “Oga, no be me cause am, na traffic.”
Sir, why do you now want to be the weapon fashioned against us??
3. Street Hawkers on Full Time Mode
Ah, traffic is their Black Friday!
You’ll see gala, pure water, puff-puff, and even slippers being sold with market intensity. One minute you’re bored, the next minute you’ve bought 2 snacks, sunglasses, and a car freshener you don’t even need.
4. Noise Pollution
God help you if your bus parks beside one crazy trailer driver who honks every 10 seconds. Add one conductor shouting “Abeg, enter with your change oo!” and a preacher with megaphone by the pavement, you’ll sha find a way to survive
5. Trekking
If you’ve ever trekked from Mile 2 to Festac, my brother, you deserve national recognition. Once the buses disappear, everyone becomes a pedestrian. Even people in corporate suits start moving like children of Israel escaping Pharaoh.
Whether you’re on the mainland or island, we’re all in this together, one horn, one shout, one suffering at a time.
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