Nigerian media personality Pelumi Nubi, who undertook the bold journey from London to Lagos by car, has shared her reasons for embarking on such a daring adventure.
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During a recent interview with Punch Saturday Beat, she mentioned that she aimed to inspire other women to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.
Pelumi highlighted that she faced various challenges during her journey. It’s worth noting that she was involved in an accident at one point during her trip before eventually reaching Lagos on April 7, 2024.
“I wanted to inspire more women to step out of their comfort zones and do things that were challenging for them. I wanted to explore the two places I consider home— London and Lagos; as well as tour West African countries, because not much is known about such places. It was important for me to do this and inspire other travellers, that they can step out of their comfort zones too
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“The most difficult border to cross was the longest one I stayed at, and that was Liberia. I stayed there for two nights. Other challenges I faced included navigating it all on my own as a woman. I did not have a team, so I had to wear multiple hats and do it all flawlessly. I had to constantly keep people updated on social media, which was also a very important part of the trip, so as to inspire the next generation,” she said.
Discussing her future intentions, the avid traveler expressed her passion for exploring and emphasized her commitment to continuing her adventures.
“I have always been a traveller, and I have been to over 80 countries. It is something I will definitely continue to do, especially as regards the educational service and policy changes in border control. We need to do better to make sure it is freer to travel around Africa,” she stated.
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