Furthest Journey

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Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.

A journey of 803.6km via road same day, was my furthest Journey within Nigeria.

A day to be remembered was the day I traveled from Ibadan (South West, Nigeria) to Lokoja ( Middle Belt, Nigeria) and traveled back to Ibadan on the same day.

Not that the distance was too long to be covered in a day by road, but it was during a period of dreaded insecurity in Nigeria, a period when no one was willing to accommodate a stranger to pass a night, not even churches nor hotels were willing to take the risk to lodge a strange traveller.

The need to avoid being stranded, the fear of dust to dawn curfew and the fate of a hopeless job seeker compelled me to embarked on such a terrifying journey of my life.

My furthest Journey was the greatest risk I took, amidst suicide bombers and genocidal missions in Nigeria.

12 thoughts on “Furthest Journey”

  1. I feel you, my brother. Life is not worth a dime in Nigeria. Lives are snuffed out on the premise of a whim. It’s sad. It’s the reason that I get armed guards to accompany my family and I whenever I am in Nigeria. It’s sad that this insecurity was orchestrated by the ruling elite for personal filthy lucre!

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  4. Your story highlights the challenges and risks you faced during a long and daunting journey in Nigeria, driven by a need for both opportunity and safety. It’s a testament to your determination and resilience. Traveling under such circumstances is truly a courageous act. 🚗🌍🌟

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