THE CONVERSATION… THE DAY A DANFO
DRIVER SURPRISED ME

I was on my way to Ojota from Oshodi in a yellow bus
a.k.a Danfo bus. There were so many things so
different about this bus. While the conductor was
beckoning on me to join their bus, I noticed he didn’t
look like the other conductors hanging at their doors
croaking Oojota aaa (Ojota). He wore a pair of canvass,
his t-shirt had a drawing of Obama with a bold
inscription across it “yes we can.” When I boarded the
bus, I noticed the interior was so clean. The seats were
also clean and padded unlike most Danfo buses I have
boarded in Lagos.
I sat directly behind the driver. The front seats were
already occupied. At Oshodi Bridge the two occupants
of the front seats alighted; I quickly alighted and
jumped into the front seat.
I was shocked, though pleasantly, when I heard what
the driver was playing. He was playing one of my
favourite motivational speakers, Earl Nightingale. I
couldn’t believe I was listening to Earl Nightingale’s
Direct line in a Danfo bus. “This is going to be a good
day” I told myself.
I glanced at the driver, he looked like he was lost in
thoughts as Earl continued to marshal out some vital
life’s points.
I got the driver’s attention and the following
conversation ensued…
Me: Oga, you are listening to Earl Nightingale
Driver: Yes please
Yes please from a Danfo driver? I must be in a deep
slumber.
Me: you like Earl?
Driver: Yes. He is one of my favourites. I listen to Earl
up till 10am every day before I change the cd.
I was so impressed. I was so happy to listen to this
young man talk.
I decided to push more.
Me: So why Danfo bus?
The young man laughed so heartily, cleared his voice
and began his story.
Driver: There is nothing much to say. It is the state of
the nation.
Me: Are you enjoying it.
Driver: Yes. I am having fun.
Me: Really?
Driver: You look shocked. Why?
Me: I am just wondering what is there to be enjoyed
Driver: Well, it is not easy on the roads; however, I am
enjoying this experience.
Me: Wow.
Driver: Anyway, it is a long story. But to cut the long
story short, this is not what I originally set out to do.
However, when the job was not forth coming, I
decided to take the bull by the horn. So this is the bull
and I will say I am comfortably manning the horns.
Me: What course did you read?
Driver: I read Education.
Me: You didn’t want to teach?
Driver: I did. I taught for two years in a private
primary school.
Me: So why did you quit?
Driver: The take home pay wasn’t really taking me
home.
I chuckled at the way he said “the take home pay wasn’t
really taking me home.”
Me: So why did you say you are enjoying this job? The
mad traffic, crazy drivers, annoying passengers and all?
Driver: Every business has it downside. Those are
ours. The challenge is in finding satisfaction and
profitability in whatever you set out to do.
Meanwhile our conversation was constantly disrupted
by the conductor who kept reminding him of the bus
stops passengers intended to alight and the request
for ‘change’. The driver also told me he has two more
buses and a football viewing centre in his area. The
conductor that was working with him that day is his
brother. He joins him whenever he is free. “When he is
not around, I go with other boys, but I insist my
conductors dress neatly and on no occasion abuse my
passengers. Although most of the boys that work with

There are many more like him on Lagos roads.....some people actually quit their Jobs for this and trust me when I say this,they make a lot of money and also have time for themselves.

*smiles*

He has passions for it

@OP: You didn't quite finish up with the narrative. Hope you are not abt to refer us to a blog to read the final few lines, like most creepy crawlies popping up on NL nowadays?

Story that touches the heart.... the important thing s to find fulfillment n passion for wat u do....

Good thing he's happy with what he's doing

Oya contiue bfor I draw my machete...@OP

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Naija we gi survive by his Grace

Cont....
Although most of the boys. That works with me are educated,@ least SSCE holders,I live a healthy life and I got no worries,anything you do in life,let people know you are educated,you must be different from all.......

As long as e is enjoyin wot e is doin n mkin enuf cash to earn a decent livin...na en hustle man

whirlwind7: @OP: You didn't quite finish up with the narrative. Hope you are not abt to refer us to a blog to read the final few lines, like most creepy crawlies popping up on NL nowadays?

what else do you want to know?
Weda d driver say make him leave him money?
Or say im b politician way dey campaign? Abegi!!!

and u remembered d conversation in full details

SURPRISE !!!

no lady wan comment now, no be say them no read am oh but them no wan hear that danfo driver part....
Abeg joor make I dey listen to Wetin my lecturer dey yan for class.

Cool story

Uplifting !!

that story is pathetic as well as inspiring. I studied education too and can tell You, its actually the best profession I can think of, U know why I appreciate the effort in moulding Lives, It makes me feel fulfilled. When I graduated from secondary school and my sister asked me what I wanted to become, I said I wanted to become a teacher, after She asked me why and I gave him my reasons, she couldnt discourage me.
If Only our Nation can appreciate and renumerate Teachers as much as they deserv, He wouldnt b out there in one of the 'not so noble profession'

but in all.... It pays to be happy with whatever U do.

Proud to be a teacher.

*sighs*I believe Nigeria go better! Click like if you also believe!

hamzatseyi: THE CONVERSATION… THE DAY A DANFO
DRIVER SURPRISED ME

I was on my way to Ojota from Oshodi in a yellow bus
a.k.a Danfo bus. There were so many things so
different about this bus. While the conductor was
beckoning on me to join their bus, I noticed he didn’t
look like the other conductors hanging at their doors
croaking Oojota aaa (Ojota). He wore a pair of canvass,
his t-shirt had a drawing of Obama with a bold
inscription across it “yes we can.” When I boarded the
bus, I noticed the interior was so clean. The seats were
also clean and padded unlike most Danfo buses I have
boarded in Lagos.
I sat directly behind the driver. The front seats were
already occupied. At Oshodi Bridge the two occupants
of the front seats alighted; I quickly alighted and
jumped into the front seat.
I was shocked, though pleasantly, when I heard what
the driver was playing. He was playing one of my
favourite motivational speakers, Earl Nightingale. I
couldn’t believe I was listening to Earl Nightingale’s
Direct line in a Danfo bus. “This is going to be a good
day” I told myself.
I glanced at the driver, he looked like he was lost in
thoughts as Earl continued to marshal out some vital
life’s points.
I got the driver’s attention and the following
conversation ensued…
Me: Oga, you are listening to Earl Nightingale
Driver: Yes please
Yes please from a Danfo driver? I must be in a deep
slumber.
Me: you like Earl?
Driver: Yes. He is one of my favourites. I listen to Earl
up till 10am every day before I change the cd.
I was so impressed. I was so happy to listen to this
young man talk.
I decided to push more.
Me: So why Danfo bus?
The young man laughed so heartily, cleared his voice
and began his story.
Driver: There is nothing much to say. It is the state of
the nation.
Me: Are you enjoying it.
Driver: Yes. I am having fun.
Me: Really?
Driver: You look shocked. Why?
Me: I am just wondering what is there to be enjoyed
Driver: Well, it is not easy on the roads; however, I am
enjoying this experience.
Me: Wow.
Driver: Anyway, it is a long story. But to cut the long
story short, this is not what I originally set out to do.
However, when the job was not forth coming, I
decided to take the bull by the horn. So this is the bull
and I will say I am comfortably manning the horns.
Me: What course did you read?
Driver: I read Education.
Me: You didn’t want to teach?
Driver: I did. I taught for two years in a private
primary school.
Me: So why did you quit?
Driver: The take home pay wasn’t really taking me
home.
I chuckled at the way he said “the take home pay wasn’t
really taking me home.”
Me: So why did you say you are enjoying this job? The
mad traffic, crazy drivers, annoying passengers and all?
Driver: Every business has it downside. Those are
ours. The challenge is in finding satisfaction and
profitability in whatever you set out to do.
Meanwhile our conversation was constantly disrupted
by the conductor who kept reminding him of the bus
stops passengers intended to alight and the request
for ‘change’. The driver also told me he has two more
buses and a football viewing centre in his area. The
conductor that was working with him that day is his
brother. He joins him whenever he is free. “When he is
not around, I go with other boys, but I insist my
conductors dress neatly and on no occasion abuse my
passengers. Although most of the boys that work with

Never you judge a book by its cover..

Dbestmax: Naija we gi survive by his Grace

Amen.
Very uplifting experience.

There are so many "lettered" people that appear "let-down" today by circumstances...

opeano: that story is pathetic as well as inspiring. I studied education too and can tell You, its actually the best profession I can think of, U know why I appreciate the effort in moulding Lives, It makes me feel fulfilled. When I graduated from secondary school and my sister asked me what I wanted to become, I said I wanted to become a teacher, after She asked me why and I gave him my reasons, she couldnt discourage me.
If Only our Nation can appreciate and renumerate Teachers as much as they deserv, He wouldnt b out there in one of the 'not so noble profession'

but in all.... It pays to be happy with whatever U do.

Proud to be a teacher.

, I love teaching to bro. Buh for higher institution level ni o cox of d pay.

i still have the feeling that this story specifically is pure fiction..

tho on number of times I'd such experiences especially with bike men(cyclist)

This has to make FP

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Ode

Over 90% of the comments are from guys. That's a story for another day. In my opinion that guy might be making good money but he's also wasting away.

If such an intelligent man is teaching kids, do you have an idea of the number of leaders he will be raising for our next generation?

Imma consider getting a danfo too, at least I'll be my own boss nd create a job, for my conductor..........moral lesson

All of you commenting about the girls, I think we are imagining how it would feel like to have him as boyfriend or husband, his values are top notch and he is going places but can we see beyond the fact that he is a danfo driver? Our priorities in life are really twisted.

I believe he'll quit driving someday since has 3 buses and football viewing centre, and establish other businesses that'll fit his personality.