Why I Embarked On London To Lagos Solo Trip – Pelumi Nubi

Pelumi Nubi, a media personality who undertook a solo drive from London to Lagos, has shared the motivations behind her bold adventure.

Speaking to Punch in an interview, she revealed that she aspired to inspire other women to break out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.

Pelumi recounted facing various challenges during her journey, including an accident at one stage, before ultimately reaching Lagos on April 7th, 2024.

She said: “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 so that they could step out of their comfort zones too.

“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, to inspire the next generation.”

Speaking on her plans, the travel enthusiast said travelling is something she enjoys doing and will continue to do.

She added: “I have always been a traveller, and I have been to over 80 countries. It is something I will 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.”

Source: The Nation

Email: elora.akpotosevbe@yahoo.com