Lagos survival strategy…Rainy season don land full force! Whether you like am or not, e go test your Lagos survival skills any day.
Today’s Wisdom:
“In Lagos rainy season, nobody is bigger than the rain. The wise person no dey fight weather — e dey prepare and protect their peace.”
Must Read Before You Leave House:
1. Heavy Rain & Flooding –
Check your route before moving. Avoid low-lying areas and drainage channels. If water too much, find higher road or wait small. Your life and phone no worth the risk.
2. Okada & Keke Riders –
If you must enter bike, insist on raincoat or ask them to slow down. Wet okada riders dey drive like they have spare lives. No be today we go do “patience is key”.
3. Danfo & Bus Wahala –
Leaking roofs, wet seats, and crowded buses go dey. Carry small nylon or umbrella inside your bag. Sit near the window if possible and guard your important documents.
4. Traffic & Late Coming –
Rain always multiply Lagos traffic by 3. Leave house earlier than usual. Use the extra time to listen to music, podcast, or pray — no let am scatter your mood.
5. Office / Work Arrival –
Always carry extra shirt, socks, or small towel. Wet body + AC no be good combination. Protect your laptop and gadgets like newborn baby.
General Tips:
– Reduce speed when driving. Watch out for sudden water splashes from other vehicles. And abeg, no dey overtake like say na dry season.
– Lagosians, the rain no dey ask who get car or who dey trek. Na how we prepare and manage am wey go determine how sweet or frustrating our day go be.
Quick Question for you:
What’s the most annoying or funniest thing that has happened to you when it rains ? How do you survive Lagos rain ?
Stay safe, stay dry, and still go out there and chase that money! 💪🇳🇬
Have a blessed and productive day ahead.
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