How my Lagos dreams died!

 

From my early years in the University  I've always talked about my life after school

As a media enthusiast studying and practicing journalism 

You know the places to visit, my ideal work environment, what to do wear and all them dates count them all

I had plans of serving in Lagos (Island precisely) and then having an amazing life filled with Lagos fun and the glam life thereafter

I've had a picture of my perfect Life in Lagos 

This was all supposed to happen in 2020 my graduation year....then boom ASUU happened thereafter the pandemic, with a sprinkle of series of strikes

This is June 2022 and I just lost another supposed graduation all thanks to ASUU

But I've decided that Lagos life is not for me

Why? You may wonder?

Well I paid Lagos a visit after eleven years for my sister's court Wedding and I must say reality did beat me in the face so hard

Really hard that I do not think I want to return anytime soon

Lagos is so damn stressful and everything I've never imagined

There's a popular saying that everyone in Lagos is mad and I'm here to reaffirm it that there's no sane person in Lagos 

Perhaps I've been used to the soft life of Abuja even thou I do not stay in the Capital's center of attention and glory

I would rather stay in my Abuja

And should we talk about the real owners of Lagos!!

"The agberos in lagos'

Like the real ones cause I feel everyone here is one, one way or the other including my brother..Lol

So I mean the picture that comes to you when you hear the word "agbero"

The high or drunk guy ozing of alcohol and talking from the back side of the world (add any description that suits you)

Well, not necessarily that anyone in lagos has to drink or misbehave to have the agbero vibe in them, no no they don't need to have that or be drunk

Once you step into lagos it enters you...lol

I had a scare with two agberos my sis tried to pay off for parking in a place we've paid for ticket already...they fought blood for 200 naira, oh my goodness 200 freaking naira

Then, Why's everyone in Lagos trying to get something from you

The gateman, agbero, fuel attendant, military personnel even a random person like every freaking person

It's as if everyone is out to get you and extort you

Or should we talk about how expensive the accomodation is for a ridiculous amount, inconvenient and with no water in it?And the landlord and lady you have to pay homage to as you come in or go out

Let's not forget the mad traffic in Lagos

You can spend four hours to a place you ought to spend just thirty minutes

I experienced this craziness on the eko bridge

Oops an average Lagosian spends the better part of their lives on the road

And then you wonder why they are temperamental?

My experience with the noise movement road agberos and what have you in Lagos is enough to last me for a life time 

With all this and more I have decided I want a soft life, I deserve a soft life and I will live a soft life

So no thank you Lagos!! Begone with you!