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Re: No More Joy In Driving by uboma(m): 10:31am On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: You are right. I was in Kenya some years ago, had a walk around during the evening. Got to a road with traffic lights, needed to cross. All vehicles stopped when it turned red to allow those on foot to cross. I hesitated for a while, thinking that someone may want to beat the traffic light. But this didn't happen.... Here in Abuja, some motorists beat traffic lights in broad daylight and it is worse at night. Here in Abuja, Traffic Wardens do man some traffic lights just to apprehend those who beat the lights. Some persons are just lawless.... 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by ogbuefi677(m): 10:52am On Aug 03, 2020 |
uboma:There is nothing like ignorance here the only deterrence to bad behaviour is law enforcement and punishment. Let me give you a scenario,imagine what would've happened if buhari insisted on prosecution of Abba Kyari during the MTN bribe saga,speedily tries him and have him jailed? Then Aisha Buhari's brother steals and is again jailed with d same measures applied to both small and big thieves. Automatically, both the big thieves and small thieves will sit up,some will even resign and face private business cos govt job will no longer be profitable . The people abroad who behave well do so because the law has been applied without fear or favour for generations and good behaviour has now become a habit while here,we are getting worse in all forms of corruption and have flouted the law generation to generation without consequences. Why do the same people who jump queues(both big man and small man)here patiently wait for their turn whenever they are abroad?Because they know "do you know who you are talking to or let me call my brother who is AIG" won't work over. If govt starts enforcing even the minor rules of driving like lane violation etc everyone will buy and read highway code overnight and behave. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by DAVE5(m): 11:03am On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I understand perfectly, had a headache from driving on Saturday not cos of the stress of driving but cos of the unusual driving habits of people I shared the road with that very day Me, I enjoy driving so I don't think I'll be giving up soon, Las Las we go all dey aiit 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by DAVE5(m): 11:10am On Aug 03, 2020 |
ogbuefi677: You do have a point sir... Nigeria is a lawless country or simply put; the law doesn't take its cause cos WE ALL as a people are morally bankrupt to the point where if you try to act normal, you appear as abnormal Well, I have hope for the country, always do the right things and live upright, you might infect others with your good character 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by uboma(m): 11:17am On Aug 03, 2020 |
ogbuefi677: FRSC/VIO are doing these already, may not be on a full scale yet. But lemme ask, Have you had to dodge FRSC/VIO when driving because you remembered that your Vehicle/Driver's license is expired? Have you bribed any of them in the past to overlook your offence and let you go? Is your vehicle road worthy with the certificate issued to you by VIO after carrying comprehensive checks on your vehicle? My point is, before the FRSC/VIO attain the stage of booking every road offender, you and I need to play our own roles. Michael Jackson of blessed memory sang that 'change must begin from the man/woman you see in the mirror'. Do the right thing and maybe others behind you may choose to follow your footsteps. Just because there are no measures in place to book every road traffic offender does not justify our actions to act crazy when on the road. P.S We are not discussing politics here. 3 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by nurey(m): 11:20am On Aug 03, 2020 |
we are all here hammering on what the problem is, which we all know but nobody has proffered a "SOLUTION" to the problem. We need solutions to our problems not constant reminder of the issues on ground |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 11:45am On Aug 03, 2020 |
nurey: I disagree with you. It’s not my job to come up with solutions. That’s why we have elected official and fund a government. The only place that I have to find a solution for is my sole proprietor company and my commune. 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by promotervickky(m): 11:46am On Aug 03, 2020 |
The causes rained down on you by motorists and co are just alarming. What can we do? |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by HeavenlyBang(m): 11:56am On Aug 03, 2020 |
ogbuefi677: Correct. It's nothing to do with Nigerians, it's everything to do with the system. The system itself is unable to uphold rule of law. Law that isn't enforced is useless. Thinking humans will simply act according to your definition of "what is right" at the detriment of themselves is, at best, silly, and at worst, delusional. People go do wetin sweet them. That's human nature. It's up to the law to direct them. Like you said, even abroad people break traffic and road laws. Some cities are worse than others in the US. What's the difference? Law enforcement. 6 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by asamwababy: 11:58am On Aug 03, 2020 |
uboma: Pls speak for your self and stop generalizing and dragging other Nigerians into this mess. Some of us do have respect for the rule of law. Driving manners is the least of our worry and if anyone wants to relocate cos of that then so be it Complain complain complain, okay bring solution now another complain again. 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by nurey(m): 12:03pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: but the masses are part of government, if we as individuals can't profer working solution that the government can utilize, then the same problem is passed down from generation to generation |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by uboma(m): 12:08pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
asamwababy: Read my comments on the thread again, slowly this time so you can comprehend. I never implied that all Nigerians are road traffic offenders. Why not, you can join the bandwagon of those who wish to relocate out of Nigeria because of the road traffic offenders. I wish you and them safe trips. Read again my comments here and you will find that the solution to these seemingly increasing problem borders first on attitudinal change...... 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by asamwababy: 12:14pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
uboma: I cant comprehend cos you re speaking from both sides of your mouth now. Not interested.Good luck to those who want to do do that.Is that hard to understand? |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 12:44pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
nurey: I understand your position. Maybe it’s a Nigerian thing but we should be voting for and putting people in places where they’ll make society better. Why do we have local, state and federal government when the average joe like me still has to come up with the solutions. On another note, lots of government officials visit the USA. They are educated. They see good things. 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by demolagilbert: 1:49pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:some of us will certainly value your feedback on the quoted. 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by BamBamK: 2:02pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
Perhaps, u should consider Ilorin alternatives.... both r close to Ibadan. EgunMogaji2: 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by 9icetoo(m): 2:08pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Welcome to my world. I've been hammering on this topic for so long. Nigerian road users, including pedestrians are so lawless. They are oblivious and even when they are aware willingly choose to break all road and traffic regulations. I repeat, including pedestrians. Sad to see this has cost you your joy in driving. Frsc, police, Vio etc are all complicit in this rubbish. Just three days ago, a korope bus tried to overtake me from the right at oyingbo. Our side mirrors collided. He knocked down a Jay walker who I was avoiding (reason for the space on my right). Now you won't believe this. A. Frsc officer was there. Right there. I came down from my vehicle to inspect my vehicle and complain to the frsc official. The idiot opened his mouth and told me to move along. That I was causing obstruction. That my car wasn't damaged. Therefore I should move along. The pedestrian who was nearly hit was staring at the frsc officer in disbelief. I shook my head, entered my car and drove off. The korope driver turns out to be a nurtw union official and was on a first name basis with the frsc official. Obviously he gets his kickback at the end of the day from the nurtw personnel. 3 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by legionISproteus: 5:34pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
ogbuefi677:Abeg, Abuja people, this Apo expressway (kabusa junction) wetin dey happen? That road needs to be expanded and completed but it's like no one cares. Do you want Elrufai back? |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 5:36pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
9icetoo: It wasn’t a decision that I reached lightly. But the lack of indiscipline is stratospherical. 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 5:40pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
BamBamK: Ibadan is a strategic location for me. I can wiggle my way to MMA quickly if shyte hits the fan. 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 5:41pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
demolagilbert: I’ll do that. I’m following some Black Americans who I follow on YouTube and Twitter who did this and learning from them. But nothing beats first hand experience. |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by nurey(m): 6:14pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: if shyte hits the fan you are not going anywhere, your coordinate has been locked we die here together But on a lighter note sir, at your age you shouldn't be afraid of the worst you have lived life more than most of us would only dream of like barrister would say "Mori aye, mo sa fun aye, eru Eda ma ba mi" etc etc 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by kingreign(m): 6:20pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
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Re: No More Joy In Driving by sultaan(m): 8:15pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
The light is coming on slowly. You see, now think and propose solution. If you decide to run for a local office the you can start changing your immediate environment. If all the roads have lanes and the pedestrian traffic is clearly separated from vehicular traffic then these problems will thin out. Remove check points and road block and see traffic flow. those choke points are where landlords collect tolls and the beginning of failures FYI Ibadan is still heaven for roads when compared to Lagos. I stayed in Magboro when in Lagos and had to deal with the Karan bridge renovation daily. I went to Ifo to meet an old classmate and could not believe my eyes when compard to 20years old memory of Ifo road and bread. Won't even dare to continue to Abeokuta to see my aunt on that road. Went to second rainbow along Oshodi expressway saw road hell and plenty feces on side of road by tanker drivers living on that road 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 8:30pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
nurey: Ogbeni, gba gbe. Ma japa danu. Emi ti mo ti mo ona awon smugglers ni Idi Iroko 3 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by sultaan(m): 8:43pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
Have you considered taking a 2 weeks vacation in Lome, Togo. You will curse Nigeria they speak Yoruba, and could be the home in Africa you are looking for. 2 Likes |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by asamwababy: 10:47pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
HeavenlyBang: Well said. Even with all their law enforcement, the world still relies on them for accidented vehicles Common sense is not common.Hence the reason why laws have to be made and enforced. |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by BamBamK: 9:12am On Aug 04, 2020 |
that's true EgunMogaji2: 1 Like |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by searchng4love: 10:05am On Aug 04, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:Cc lexusgs430 |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by searchng4love: 10:07am On Aug 04, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:Ok. When are you boarding your properties? |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by EgunMogaji2: 11:07am On Aug 04, 2020 |
searchng4love: I don’t understand the question perfectly. Thanks. |
Re: No More Joy In Driving by searchng4love: 11:17am On Aug 04, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:Your Ibadan property when are you putting them up for sale |
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