Jumoke Odetola, a renowned Nollywood actress, took to her social media page to express her dissatisfaction with the high traffic situation in Lagos. She shared photos of herself being stuck in traffic and lamented about the challenges that Lagos residents face daily due to the gridlock.
In her post, Jumoke expressed her concerns about the negative impact of traffic on people’s well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. She questioned how one could achieve longevity and prosperity in Lagos with the high rate of traffic. She used the Nigerian pidgin language to describe her frustration with the situation, saying that “shege is looking at me and smiling,” and that “shege is romancing me.” This is a way of expressing that the traffic is causing her a lot of distress and frustration.
Furthermore, Jumoke shared her experience of spending 10 hours in traffic on Thursday while traveling from Ajah to Magodo. She expressed her disappointment that such a significant amount of time was wasted in traffic, time that could have been used for productive work or relaxation. She also mentioned that she was facing a similar experience again on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
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Jumoke’s post sheds light on the challenges that Lagos residents face due to the high rate of traffic. The gridlock not only causes inconvenience but also affects people’s well-being and productivity. Her post also highlights the need for the government to find a lasting solution to the traffic situation in Lagos.