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6 Things About Lagos That People From Other Cities Exaggerate About by SCHOOLBUOY(m): 6:58pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
Lagos is a famous and glittering city, abundant in
natural beauty and surrounded by sea, with its
diverse culture, happy-go-lucky attitude, economic
growth, and superb accommodation, it is no
surprise that the city is Nigeria’s most dynamic
city. Lagos offers a great variety of attractions –
there’s plenty to see and do in this city, no wonder
most people prefer to live in the city.
Lagos is one place in Nigeria that has got affluence
and glamour, much more like Miami and New York
City. However, people from other Nigerian cities
believe that the glitz and glam attractively
presented about Lagos too good to be true or are
not real at all. We’ve also heard people say that no
matter how amazing Lagos is being portrayed, it is
a perilous place to live.
However, we believe a lot of things about Lagos
have been exaggerated, that is why we have
rounded up a list of 6 things about Lagos that people
from other cities exaggerate about:
1. Lagos is a land of opportunities
Lagos is indeed a land of opportunities for many
Nigeria. It is a city where a hardworking pauper
from Makoko slum turns into someone living in one
of the most expensive people in Lekki or Victoria
Island. However, do not jump the next bus to Lagos
expecting to be rich overnight if you have no plan,
house and support from friends or family because
Lagos is not as easy as it is made to be. Money
does not grow on trees in Lagos because you have
to work to earn a living. Unfortunately, jobs are
limited in Lagos.
2. The legend of Area boys
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You must have heard a lot of stories about the
thugs in Lagos, who are called ‘ Area boys ’; thanks
to some Nollywood movies. These exaggerated
stories drive fear in the mind of people visiting
Lagos for the first time. Even though, these thugs
are virtually everywhere, but do not expect to be
harassed by them just like that. We are not saying
that they are harmless but it is only when you end
up at the wrong place that things may get ugly for
you. The availability of Lagos Bus Rapid Transit
System (BRT) can help you avoid the discomfort of
bus conductors in some parts of the city.
3. Lagos is ‘small London’
Lagos is filled with colourful architectures and
iconic landmarks that have this seductive charm
that perfectly blends with the wide span of clean
roads. The city is home to one of the richest and
the most impoverished areas in Nigeria. It is not
every part of Lagos that looks heavenly; some parts
such as Ajegunle, Makoko, Ijora Badia and others,
are shanty towns, sweat shops and slums. Most of
the stunning things you see on newsprints or
television about Lagos may have been edited to suit
the producers.
4. The cost of living is expensive
Lagos is an attractive destination, decorated with
affluence and luxury but it can be surprisingly
cheap. You can get things – from sophisticated to
standard, extravagance to essential, bohemian to
natural. The cost of living in Lagos may be on the
high side when compared to cities like Akure,
Ibadan or Benin. However, Lagos is not as
expensive as we are made to believe it is. The city
has been built in such a way that anyone can easily
blend in. Surprisingly, you can even do a lot of
things under N2000 in Lagos.
5. The crime rate is high
Do not be carried away with stories that everyone
in Lagos has criminal tendencies. Some people
have been warned never to ask for directions when
they are in Lagos but end up getting missing. The
crime rate in Lagos is not as high as it has been
exaggerated. Actually, security is paramount in the
city to allow crime to rule the day.
6. Traffic Jam is unbeatable
You cannot come to Lagos and miss traffic (‘go-
slows’). We know that almost every motorway is
often jammed with absurd traffic hams and speed
freaks. It is not true that you are going to spend half
of your day stuck in traffic if you do not leave your
house early in the morning. The menace of traffic is
gradually losing its grip, thanks to BRT lane and the
train service that have made it easier for people to
escape the Lagos traffic. Traffic is not as horrible
as it has been painted in Lagos; all you need to do
is know your route and how to move around.
Have you heard other exaggerated things about
Lagos? Share with us in the comment below: |
Re: 6 Things About Lagos That People From Other Cities Exaggerate About by SUGARBEE(f): 7:00pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
Kindly reorganize and compose your posts with enough spacing then we can comment |
Re: 6 Things About Lagos That People From Other Cities Exaggerate About by Gboliwe: 7:13pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
... and include your source. Where you copied it from. |
Re: 6 Things About Lagos That People From Other Cities Exaggerate About by Supermiy: 7:24pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
.....Np-burnaboy-soke... SUGARBEE:.....my spokeswoman |
Re: 6 Things About Lagos That People From Other Cities Exaggerate About by hos4x(m): 9:27pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
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