As the ‘Giant of Africa’ in terms of population, Nigerian roads play host to millions of commercial buses. For anyone who is a regular passenger on public buses, you’ll probably know that your ‘fellow citizens’ most times aren’t the ‘best version’ of themselves. The experience can be ‘crazy’ if you are smack-banged in the middle of a bus because you’ll always come across at least a handful of people you wish hadn’t left their houses in the morning. 😁
You’d find yourself stuck in reeking armpits or leaning as far away from someone scratching themselves beside you or getting inconvenient due to a bulky lady or man sitting next to you. 😆
Nevertheless, let’s run you through different characters you’re likely to meet in Nigerian public vehicles:
1. The Evangelists: When you hear ‘Brethren, I am here to share the word of God with you.’ — Na them! 😆 They simply love to preach and might even go as far as sharing flyers or religious pamphlets with you.
2. The 30 Billion Geng 💰: They always have a higher denomination to pay for a trip with low fare. You’ll see them giving the conductor N1,000 note for a trip of N50.
3. The Mobile Sleepers: These passengers find it difficult to stay awake during commercial bus rides, even the brakes can’t wake them up. Sitting…