Walk along the streets in Lagos, Kano or Anambra and you will be amazed at how Nigerians hustle from dawn to dusk trying to make ends meet. In spite of the shuffle they are some of the nicest people on the continent; always willing to offer assistance, give money to the less privileged, point out directions to your destination and religious to the hilt. However, even with these remarkable traits, there are still some idiosyncrasies visitors find puzzling.
So, if you are a first-timer to Nigeria seeking to tamper the culture shock you may experience, Jovago 5 interesting, yet weird facts about Nigeriansgoes a step ahead to highlight some of these quirks.
Crossing the road
With a child strapped to her back and holding a 3-year-old son, a Nigerian lady will attempt to cross a very busy highway while dodging oncoming vehicles, all at the same time.
Even though there is a pedestrian bridge in front of her. This is a common scenario on Lagos roads.
Many people know that crossing a busy road is risky but they do it anyway. It is logical and safe to use the pedestrian bridge, but they would rather choose the shorter route. So if you are driving through a street or major road around a city, it helps to keep a foot close to the break-pad and an eye on the lookout for ‘shunters’.
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