Lagos traffic: Have you ever wondered how long this daily battle has been going on? It turns out, the frustration of getting stuck in traffic isn't a new phenomenon in Lagos.
For decades, before navigation apps, a simple bridge construction project turned Ikeja into a commuter's nightmare. Journeys that should have taken minutes stretched into hours, turning roads into a maze of diversions. Thousands of Lagosians faced this challenge daily, testing their patience.
But Lagos has always found a way to keep moving. Entrepreneurs emerged, providing essential goods and services to stranded drivers. Commuters adapted, turning traffic jams into social spaces for conversations and debates. The unwritten rule? Leave home *hours* early, as traffic dictates your schedule.
Even today, the struggle continues. We still leave early, search for shortcuts, and hope for the traffic to ease. But every generation learns the same lesson: in Lagos, patience is more than a virtue, it's a necessity.
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