Excitement As Lagos Receives Solo Driver from London to Lagos

Last updated Apr 8, 2024

The Lagos State government has saluted the resilience of Nigerians as it received Ms Pelumi Nubi, who embarked on a solo drive from London to Lagos, saying her efforts will advance the state tourism policies that support adventure and exploration.

Nubi was welcomed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Toke Benson, Special Adviser on Tourism, Idris Aregbe, her parents, students from the University of Lagos, UNILAG, among other well wishers

The twenty-eight years old Nubi began the journey since January 31st 2024 and arrived Lagos through the Seme border at about 10:00am on Sunday.

Speaking with newsmen, the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, commended Pelumi, for achieving the landmark feat despite involving in an accident during the solo trip.

Supporting Youth
The Special Adviser restated the commitment of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu’s administration to support youths with creative ideas to boost the tourism sector.

“She has demonstrated the Lagos spirit that we can do a lot and make sure we put our name on the map. I am super hapy that Lagos State is rising in terms of entertainment and hospitality. I am happy we have a governor that has done a lot in tourism which is why we are seeing a lot of youths coming out. She is not the first and she’s not going to be the last. We are going to continue to support every Lagosian who means well for Lagos.“ Aregbe said.
While narrating her experiences on the solo trip, Ms Nubi, expressed gratitude to God and Nigerians for the support given her during her live reportage of the solo trip.

Pelumi who spoke on some of challenges encountered during the trip said she missed her family and loved ones.

She said “I am so grateful to Nigerians. Thanks to everybody. The trip was more than two months journey. I started on the 31st of January and now I am here. I am so excited to have made the trip.

“There were so many challenges; from some limit at border controls to the accident I had, to loneliness, missing my family, to doing this by myself remember this drive has been solo.
The car is the testimony. We go through the downs and high just like life. And honestly, it is just to showcase the continent of Africa that truly we can exploit it more and showcase it to the world more. So, is has been an absolute pleasure doing this.”
Excited Mother
The mother of the travel creative content provider, Mrs Olubukola Nubi, who was visibly excited about her daughter’s achievement, advised youths to be focused and persevere to achieve whatever feat, they set their minds up on to break the barrier of success.

Pelumi also visited the University of Lagos where her father lectures while the Lagos cultural troupes also entertained her on arrival at Seme border.

The Journey
Her journey from London, United Kingdom on January 31st, 2024 passed through 17 countries, which took her from England to France, Spain, Morocco, and through the huge West Sahara Desert, all by road.

From there, she drove via Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin before arriving triumphantly in Lagos.