The resilient nature of Nigerians is second to none. Nigerians always
have a way in which they wriggle out of a difficult situation. Though,
some of them may be complaining, they still find a way of creating an
option for themselves.
A bicycle rider with people
During the military regime of late General Sani Abacha, when the
country was experiencing fuel crisis and hike in kerosene price,
Nigerians devised what was called, ‘Abacha stove.’ The stove was used
especially by Nigerians of low socioeconomic status, where they use a
metal container and sawdust.
1. Trekking half way to work
Some Nigerians now trek to work especially if the distance is a few
kilometres. In some cases, some people trek in group, in order to make
the trekking less stressful, all in the name of shortage of fuel
scarcity.
2. Working from home
People who do jobs that are flexible like online journalism, whereby
they only need an active internet service and power supply, will save
themselves from the fuel scarcity. These sets of people only need to
inform their boss, that they will prefer to work from home. This saves
them the stress of standing on queues, in the morning to get bus,
thereby making them to get to work late.
3. Riding bicycle to work
This is the best time for any Nigerian, who is working in a place
that is at least 20 kilometres away from his house to ride bicycle to
work, if he knows how to ride. This will save him from spending more
money on transport fare. What he only needs to do, is to leave work
early, so that he will not sweat more, as he rides his way to work.
4. Prayer warriors for power
Nigerians are known to be one of the most religious country in the
country. At any instance, a Nigerian will shout the name of whatever he
believes in. Presently, some Nigerians are praying daily everyday in
order for the ongoing fuel to be a thing of the past. These Nigerians
are praying day, morning and night, so that Nigerians will smile at the
end of the day.
5. Sleeping in the office
Some jobs are very flexible. It allows workers to decide if they want
to work from home or work in the office, without going home. In such a
situation, these workers can sleep over in their offices as long as they
wish. Some organisations even have rooms and buildings dedicated for
staff to sleep overnight.
6. Applying for annual leave at work
People who fall in this category are mainly old staff of a company,
who have spent at least one-two years in the company. Therefore, they
seek annual to stay at home, thereby saving money.
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