Afrigather Pelumi Nubi, a British Nigerian who drove for 68 days from London, UK has lastly arrived Lagos.
The 28 12 months outdated solo traveler’s arrival on Sunday was broadcasted on her YouTube and introduced by Gboyega Akosile, particular adviser, media and publicity to Banavie Sanwoolu, Lagos state governor.
“Lagos State Authorities provides a hero’s welcome to peluminubi, a Nigeria-British citizen who did a solo drive from London to Lagos,” Akosile wrote on X.
“Pelumi was acquired on the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Authorities by the Hon Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Tradition, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and the Particular Adviser, Tourism, Arts and Tradition @IdrisConnecting. Welcome residence,” he added.
Nubi was additionally acquired on the College of Lagos by its vice chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola who luaded Nubi for her “resilience” and “spirti.”
“For Pelumi to go away London and spend hours on the street, she went by way of 17 international locations. She embodies the Nigerian spirit” Ogunsola stated in the course of the welcome reception.
“Nigerians are brave. She was not afraid of racism and issues that is perhaps on the best way. I need all of us right here to know that there’s nothing you can not do. All that’s stopping you is in your thoughts,” sh added.
Nubi, a journey content material creator, launched into her solo journey to Nigeria from London on January 30, 2024. Simply two weeks in the past, Nubi was concerned in a ghastly car accident shortly after arriving in Liberia. Movies of the wreckage had been shared on her social media pages.
Part of the video confirmed Nubi within the emergency unit of a hospital, receiving care from docs and different medical personnel.
In response to Akosile, Nubi was discharged from the hospital and glued her broken automobile.
“She [Pelumi Nubi] is a robust lady,” he wrote on X.
