Moving
from Abuja to Lagos was one of the most dramatic experiences I have ever had. It’s
not about leaving Abuja or moving out of my comfort zone after all I did my NYSC
in Benin and I blended in well. But then there is just something about Lagos.
Before I moved I had visited Lagos a couple of times, actually I was born in Lagos
but had to leave at a young age. However, the way people made so much noise
about Lagos stress, at a point I believed the stress life in Lagos was just over
rated but believe me when I say “now I know better”.
One
thing that struck me immediately I got to Lagos was that I noticed everyone looked
so aggressive, unfriendly, defensive . . . I must confess at a point I was
scared to get into a bus or even stand at a bus stop because everyone looked very
angry. One day I told a colleague I needed to buy pepper spray and she laughed
and asked why I would need one. Then I replied everyone looks aggressive what if
am attacked one day I need something to protect myself. She couldn't hold back
her laughter at this point. Then she said “Seyi understand this everyone in Lagos has that look because most of them are stressed up”. She further said
after 6 months in Lagos I would understand. Less than 6 months in Lagos I sure
do understand perfectly.
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