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Will we continue to suffer in silence, or is it time to speak out?

Passport Fee: ₦100k Law, ₦150k Demand

The Federal Government of Nigeria recently announced that the new cost of an international passport would be ₦100,000.
Yet, when ordinary Nigerians approach the immigration service, they are told to bring ₦150,000 or risk endless delays. This is not just a case of inefficiency, it is daylight extortion.

Why should Nigerians pay more than the official fee? Why is there always an extra “hidden cost” in our institutions?

The sad truth is that this quiet robbery has become normal. No one is talking, no one is protesting, and those meant to serve the people are the very ones exploiting them.

This is more than about passports, it is a reflection of the moral decline in our public service. When corruption is legalized at the desk, what hope is left for the ordinary citizen?

As light no dey, As camera dey off,
Gues children of Adam and Eve dem get opportunity to knakademus and pliers.

I am still in my observations......

Remain blessed.

And that, my friends, is where we’ll pause this epic road movie. 🚍✨

I set out to share a traveller’s tale , part comedy, part survival manual, part Lord, see me through.

Because I also carried my Oil for Hair n Beards called Rakamo Oil to push my brand into Ghana

I wanted to paint the checkpoints, the suya stops, the stubborn drivers, the Uber attitude, and even the bladder emergencies, so anyone planning to ply my route, from Port Harcourt to Accra would know exactly what they’re signing up for and be guided.

But alas… in true Nairaland fashion, my story got hijacked like 2023 Election.

Somewhere between Badagry and Aflao, my travel story was forcefully deported into Tribal War Season 9 by some Ill mannered people without home training or the stomach to see others succeed.

Yes you! Am talking about you, you know yourselves.

And I’m not here for that.

So, like a wise passenger who smells trouble at a dodgy checkpoint, I’m stepping off here. 🛑

But don’t think the journey is over , oh no!,

The real gist, the behind-the-scenes, the uncut footage, and the final chapters are waiting for you where people actually care about the trip, not the tribe.

Catch the rest on my travel blog and vlogs. Because here, it’s no longer about Lagos to Accra.

It’s about Lagos to Sense.

For those of you that like violence in this Nairaland, I pray that you begin to receive sense. IJN

Mic dropped. 🎤🚶🏾‍♂️

After all the wahala on the road, we finally rolled into Accra Mall at after midnight.
Some passengers started dropping off, so I quickly called my sister to tell her, “Omo, I don land for Accra Mall o.”

She said, “Good, just come down there and find a ride to East Legon Hills.”
No wahala until I started asking around and the drivers began quoting 150 Ghana Cedis.

I don't know who told them that once they see a Nigerian, it's billing time but as I no be Billie Jean, The Nigerian in me immediately opened my mental calculator… when I saw the naira conversion, I almost fainted.

150 cedis just to carry me? Na transport or plot of land?

While I was still negotiating and frowning, my airtime finished classic village people like some bitter Nairalanders move.

I had to wait until my sister called me back and sent an Uber because I am new with the SIM card and I didn't know how to recharge.

Finally, the Uber guy arrived. I was happy… until I saw his face.

The man looked like I had just stolen his babe.

He didn’t even greet me or exchange pleasantries, and to crown it all, he stood there watching while I carried my heavy bags into his car by myself.

Omoh na so Ghanians dey

At that moment, I started thinking: So some Ghanaians no dey friendly like that sha…

Maybe he thought I came to steal his girlfriend or marry his sister.

We started moving, and then out of nowhere, the guy increased the volume of his radio at past midnight!
I was looking at him like, Bros, wetin be this?

I politely told him to reduce it… he acted like he didn’t even hear me. Na so I stylishly reach forward and reduced the volume myself. Peace restored. If you do anyhow you go see my rage this night.

From Accra Mall through the quiet streets, past a few speed bumps and patches of bad road and some police check points, we finally pulled into East Legon Hills.

One thing I observed was that the police on the roads were polite.

Then we arrived my destination, you know that Uber sound when you have reached your destination , it sounded like victory at last at about 01:15am on Monday 14th and the moment I stepped down and saw my sister ,my blood, my padi, whom I hadn’t seen in four years!

Omo, my tiredness vanished. I just thanked God and smiled at last all powerful master you have granted me the strength to continue and stay resilient despite all.

To be continued…

Special Dedication to God Almighty for journey mercies and thank you all.

Peace profound

fayomim:
What are the documents one needs to have before embarking on this type of journey?

1. International Passport or Ecowas travel certificate.(I used passport because I will be traveling to another country soon)
Passport costs more than the travel certificate.

2. Yellow card.

3. Just have your Nin card in standby. You never can tell when you might need it.

I hope this helps.

Peace profound.

Una sure say I go continue this story, because wahala don dey happen already, some people don cuss me like say na me do make Ghanians dey shout Nigeria must go.

I think it's time I close this chapter for this Chaos I see from even enlightened people claiming to have traveled far and wide yet behave like children is alarming.

I only came to share my real life story, but some people have taken it personal to the point of even calling out my sister, some are even cussing, saying weda I don travel before and all sort of things exemplifying why truly being a Nigerian is a cuss on its own.

I am sure if I was a white person, all this would be different, now I see that the divide in Nigeria is really deep.

Fajimarketplace:
Exactly and they will ultimately get stranded doing unthinkable things trying to survive. It's just a sad situation.

This story is a guide but you too you fail to see the lessons because of your defensive mindset.

chudez0147:
Oga I own a house in Alhaji estate Opposite Obiakpo LG secretariat. Close to Rumuokoro . Enough of you port harcourt this and that.

Secondly I was born and raised in lag. If I talk to you listen. E get why. I’ve also lived in 5 countries.

If your sister is not staying with a relative, omo nothing you won tell me , na madina she Dey hustle. I have nothing against you or your sister. I repeat ‘ I wish you guys well.

Was your sister also a hustler in Madina 😁.

This sense that is chasing you but your running away from it . Why na

You lived in 5 countries yet you never polish. Ah truly e get why.

nuelson2016:
You said Chisco motors to Accra is cheaper, than you using YSG to same Accra, pls specify their various fares. Thank you. I'm really enjoying this story now, covered under the duvet cos of this Abuja rain today. 😅😅

Thanks and God's blessings.

I cannot say currently but the time I travelled, Chisco was 90k for new takers who haven't disciplined their passport you will pay 95k.

While Ysg was about 108k.

Hope this helps, but like I said earlier do your preparations.

Peace profound

Fajimarketplace:
Leave them, they will never know until reality hits them in the face. Some African countries look like 80s and 90s Nigeria, with respect to development.

I do enjoy your perspective and it's refreshing.
Gives me more reason to write and I will include you in my future write ups to come.

How's your app business?
Are people patronizing you?

chudez0147:
Kwasia = Foolish

There's a saying in my port Harcourt, that the way a man talks, you will know his upbringing and mindset.

Best to flee from the Uncouth before they stain your image.

I still forgive you and love you regardless, I hope you become a better person for others to emulate

chudez0147:
Looking forward to knowing or meeting me ? You must think too highly of yourself to think I would want to meet you. I don’t roll with Nigerians here. You lots can’t be trusted, before you rope me into what I don’t know.

I still love you regardless.

Arobake:
So what part(s) of Tech are you in?
And thank you for a beautiful thread. Your storytelling skills are top-notch.

What also shine through are your absolute faith in God, your gentlemanliness & your wonderful home background/upbringing. Your gentlemanliness & your wonderful home training glow especially in your handling comments & criticisms of those couple of obviously bitter frustrated souls. Ya mama trained you well.

#Anywhere I lay my head in peace, Is my home.
#Peace (of mind) & a structured society over grandiose opulent heartless buildings, hands down - time after time.

Thank you and God's blessings Sir.

I specialize in Graphics , Ui/Ux, branding, Web design, tech support, social media advertising and content creation.

Thank you all for the feedback and criticisms.
I am also learning in this journey. 😁🙏🏿

Please pardon me for I need to sit down and write this before typing but more tales to come.

Accra to East legon hills loading, and how I was happy to see my sister I haven't seen for 4 years

Please exercise patience with your brother.
🙏🏿

MMempire:
Its spelt Amuwo Odofin and not Amuwo Idofin. Thats my hood.

Noted Sir.

armyofone:
The total blackout is really scary!

What are those 6 shinning stuff ?

That was the darkness in Nigerian road when traveling, no street light.

Nebes:
You just took me down memory lane. I took this same route 18 yrs ago, and your story brought tears to my eyes. Your writing style is refreshingly engaging. I wish you more divine assistance.

Thanks,Are you still in Ghana, would love to connect with you.

FreeIgboho:
Are you a journalist? How did you get into writing?

No Sir, I am a tech person who loves to write when I have free time.

lomaxx:
You're really weird.

Really

franchasofficia:
I love your response to that guy.

It's becoming so so unbecoming of Tinubu's brothers honestly.


They always believe their region is heaven that they shouldn't explore anywhere else but in that their heavenly region still, there are beggars begging for alms on daily basis. There are jobless graduates that can't find work. There are hungry mothers that have lost hope of ever having a good life yet they castigate others and other regions.

Even Europeans do leave their beautiful European countries to explore undeveloped countries in Africa and Asia.

Chinese leave their super developing China to explore third world countries in Africa and Asia.


When they hear someone relocated or migrated, they start to shalaye, they start to pretend as if they aren't looking for opportunity to migrate to Europe, America, etc because they are not always confident and brave enough to explore undeveloped and developing countries, they love already made nations where they will go to and resume work tomorrow and start partying, they hate to build things from scratch, they hate to contribute to building communities and be a part of the history. They only want already-made countries where they will go to exploit the opportunities some brave people created from scratch, that's why you see them despise migrating to upcoming nations and regions in Nigeria and instead of remaining quiet and allow those that are brave enough to explore all territories of the world to do so, they will always rear their ugly heads in an attempt to shalaye.


But what they fail to understand is that not everyone prefers to relocate to Europe, America, etc, some have their destinies in nearby African countries, some in Asia, etc.


Migration is as old as man but they make it seem like a taboo.


I love the way you listed great men in the Bible that migrated abroad based on God's direction and instruction, and they became great living abroad.

The op stated from his first writeup that his journey is based on God yet you can't just read and pass, wishing him well.


You want everyone to praise Nigeria that it has become the next London with massive infrastructure as if every Nigerian lives in Bourdillion Ikoyi or Maitama or New Owerri or Portharcourt GRA, or Independence Layout Enugu, etc.

You don't know where others are coming from. You don't know what they have been through with life to make them take the bold step of relocating out of their country. You just want people to continually fake patriotism to please your wicked souls even when Nigeria has been unfair, unkind and unfavourable to them and their struggles for a better life.


When you try to overlook their foolishness, another one of them creeps in from another angle with yet another disgusting attitude.



My brother please ignore the naysayers, focus on your goal, focus on your mission, don't let anybody distract you with their negative words. It is not a crime to migrate out of ones country, it is not a crime to relocate to a place you believe would favour you more in life. Just do well to stay away from crime, apply your Portharcourt wisdom and create a business niche there and help Ghanaians solve one or two of their daily problems and you will be celebrated and rewarded with riches and wealth. God will definitely show you mercy and favour. Whatever made you take the decision will continue to help you achieve your heart desires.


I wish you and your sister over there the best. May God be with you all and keep you away from harm.


Please ignore the naysayers, most of them are still struggling in that their same Nigerian paradise they want every Nigerian to be hailing even in empty stomachs and blurry future

Nwa Chinemere, God blessings on you too
So mote it be
Peace profound

Betem001:
Waiting for the full gist.
Hope I will be updated to the fullest not half baked gist

Stay tunde ednut

DrAda:
@op, please learn to ignore people who invoke negativity. It never really ends well. On that note, I enjoyed your posts and originality. Occasionally, I detected that chatgpt helped out in some areas and almost stopped reading because of that but the comments kept me going.

My advice is this. This thread is interesting because of your unique voice and positivity which is very engaging. Please don't lose that to naysayers and AI. I wish you the very best in your journey.

Blessings on blessings.
God is the greatest.
Peace profound.

chudez0147:
You’re still talking about your sister? Dat one pain you O!. Do you even know madina? Lol or maybe you’re wondering how I got to know about your sister. Lol

Please come back here to tell us when you finally run back to Nigeria because I know you must do so. Lol

I sincerely wish you well my guy.

Typical Nairaland man. I laugh at you if you feel am pained.

I was looking forward to knowing you or meeting you but I see now that will be a futile and wasted effort because of the level of negativity coming from you.

I would suggest you try and love God.

dalitigator:
Normal. Thanks. And surprisingly, nor herds men wahala, right?

Ever since I settled here I haven't heard it or seen such.
Maybe they exist somewhere else someone can help us to confirm, but for Accra that's not the case

Blesssings

chudez0147:
You’re not a runner, you’re a fighter, yet you ran from Nigeria. Lol

I didn’t run. Am just starting the obvious

I wish you well bro.

When you came to comment I thought it was with good Intentions, but no, You came here at first to berate my sister while staking a meagre sum of 200 cedis now you want to act like you wish us well.

If it really comes from your heart then I wish you well too.

We could have learnt from each other but you decided to sound petty.

You wanted to show me that your truly one of those people we read about on Nairaland.

dalitigator:
How about farming in Ghana? Fulani herdsmen dey use people eyes see shege for Nigeria. Are there possibilities of getting good farm land in rural areas in Ghana to farm?

For me, my sector evolves around ICT, tech services and support and security.

But there are land even in Accra that you can do farming but you have to go about it legitimately.

Pharmjossy:
I read your Oddesey and appreciate your open minded response to the guy above.
I am equally a Port Harcourt Boy and yet to explore newer grounds away from home.
Nonetheless, I wish you the best in Ghana

I am Open Mindeu like Hongdae guy😁😁😁

God bless us all, So mote it be.

Peace profound 🙏🏿