Jumoke Odetola, a popular actress in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, recently expressed her dismay over the incessant traffic congestion in Lagos State. In a social media post on her verified Instagram account, the actress revealed how she spent a whopping 10 hours commuting from Ajah to Magodo last Friday.
Odetola’s post read, “SHEGE vs SHEGE BANZA. Yesterday, I saw shege, shege saw me. Today again, the shege continues, shege is looking at me and smiling. In fact, shege is romancing me ???????? How can somebody have long life and prosperity in this Lagos, with this crazy traffic? ????♀️ Yesterday, I finished work at 4pm, I didn’t get home until 2am (Ajah-Magodo)…10hrs! Lagos to Lagos!
Time that could have been put into productive work or relaxation. This morning again, Lagos-Ibadan expressway is marking the attendance of wickedness, it’s doing a competition of ‘na me wicked pass’ ???? Woos, e be like say na to dey sleep for house sure pass. Independent woman in the mud, I no do again.”
The post, which received a lot of attention, is a reflection of the traffic gridlock situation that residents and commuters in Lagos State face daily. Despite the state government’s efforts to ease traffic congestion, the situation remains a major challenge, affecting productivity and causing commuters to spend long hours on the road.
Odetola’s post is a call to action for the Lagos State government to redouble its efforts in addressing the traffic situation in the state. It also highlights the need for alternative means of transportation and better infrastructure to improve the commuting experience for residents and visitors alike.
In conclusion, Jumoke Odetola’s post is a wakeup call for everyone to take the issue of traffic congestion seriously and work towards finding lasting solutions to the problem.
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