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richidinho:
GEJ legacy lives on

Did you just say Legacy No comment....

holatimmy:
Getting to Osogbo 1am...how did u get somewhere to sleep or something ...because that place is diabolic

We already made plans for a bus to wait at the train station. We also had hotel reservation in place.

I'm an experienced tourist so had all plans in place. I'm also very familiar with the terrain.

* I honestly don't know about the diabolical aspect * I'm just a tourist.

We had several stops. I remember Ijoko,
Itori,
Lafenwa,
Kajola,
Ibadan
Ede then Osogbo.

Guess what.........

Remember we left Lagos at 2pm on Friday, we got to Osogbo at 1am on Saturday.

At the end of the day, it was an interesting experience, made up of the good, bad and Ugly.


The Good

The several stops added spice to the trip.

The train had a bar so we could get some drinks and all.

We also got to meet people on board and all.

An opportunity to view different cities and villages from a different perspective.


The Bad

But the Railway System in Naija still has a long way to go.

Ticketing and reservation process very disorganised

Slow train plus several stops due to technical issues

Faulty Air Conditioning

Extremely long travel time. About 11 hours from Lagos to Osogbo.


At the end of the day, we had fun and we experienced the true meaning of adventure.

More pictures

The train ride was cool initially we took pictures along several terminals and had several stops.

Our Oyinbo tourist received Naija love from the boys.

More pictures

Sorry. Had network issues...

Departure Experience

The train departure time was 12 noon and we all arrived early enough.

The iddo terminal was crowded.

Ticket sales started by 11am, then lo and behold they refused to sell First Class tickets to Osogbo bound passengers.

Then I had to hustle to get tickets, I called the official and he eventually got the first Class tickets for me ( I had to do it the Naija way ). I'm sure you know what that means.

Train actually departed by 2pm.

The first Class cabin is fully air conditioned but for some reason the AC didn't work.

See as we begin sweat like Xmas chicken for first Class cabin.

They had about 5 technicians on board and they kept moving back and forth but the AC still messed up.

Eventually we had partial air conditioning.

Pictures

From the beginning my instincts told me that the train experience would be memorable. But I couldn't figure out in which direction. Either negative or positive.

Eventually we had a group of 11tourists then myself and a colleague as organisers. Total 13.

We made enquiries about tickets and we were informed that we could get Fists class tickets to Osogbo.

I paid a visit to Iddo train station about 4 days before the trip.

Two days to the trip a friend informed me to visit the station again , especially because of the first Class tickets. Also since our trip would fall on a public holiday. Good Friday.

Then I got the unfortunate news: an official told me that they usually do not sell first Class tickets for short distance trips. And Osogbo is regarded as short distance.

They prefer to sell fist class to people travelling to Kano.

I was dumbfounded but the Nigerian in me came alive. I told him to make arrangements for 13 first Class tickets for me and we will sort it out . We exchanged numbers then I left.

I had to call him a day to the trip to remind him.

Fasten your seat belts as I narrate my experience on Friday 14th April 2016.

I love adventure anytime any day. I also manage a travel group called Naija Tourist. So this Easter we decided to explore.

We decided to go on a train ride from Lagos to Osogbo.

Then from Osogbo continue by Road to Ikogosi, Arinta Falls Ekiti then Idanre Hills in Ondo.

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Speaking in parables now

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Proceed with caution

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eghuan1:
My last partner said he drove only four hours and made 19k. I immediately gave him his keys. He refused to take it.

Another prediction: Uber will continue to accept older cars. If you want to invest now, be careful with the car type.

I believe very soon, weekly rental figures will begin to reduce.

Uber is not as profitable as it used to be.

There is a general decline in patronage and partners/ drivers are beginning to experience a partial decline in earnings.

There is a new competitor in town too.

The game is beginning to change, be careful and above all, think out of the box.

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Thank you.

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I'm interested. I have a legal challenge. I will be back

bigass:
I wanted to register a 2006 but they are only allowing 2008 and above
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Just book an appointment and visit uber office. They will activate your car.

Interesting

Sorry I've been busy lately, 800k and we have a deal.

Available for inspection......

Seriously observing this case. Very interesting.....

Front page material

Anchor84:
550k,too many works to be done...

No deal sir

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Smooth, and efficient. First body.

Automatic transmission

Mileage: 140k

Location: Magodo, Lagos

Asking Price N950,000

Things to fix

Slight dent close to the boot

Ac not working

New owner may need to paint

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slamstanlee:
Please anyone, who provides the phone i am going to be using? My partner/ car owner or myself?

Use your phone bro

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Driver will earn commission. Between 20-25%

Let's talk. 08024130609

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Huge demand. Durable bus.

It can last for more than 7yrs with constant use.

Good news

Okay o

I need another email database. Working class people especially in Lagos.

Are you still in business?

Nice 1.