The governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has nominated Pelumi Nubi, a travel content producer who drove from London to Lagos, as tourism ambassador.
Nubi landed in Lagos on April 7, after traveling for more than two months.
Nubi revealed the position on her Instagram page on Monday.
She also shared a video in which Sanwo-Olu gave her an automobile with a bespoke plate number.
While thanking the governor for his “warm reception,” Nubi claimed that she was also given a residence and had all of her travel expenses paid for.
“This is getting too much, Lagos my city. Lord, how do I get here? Thank you Jesus. Meet the newest brand ambassador of tourism in Lagos state,” she wrote.
“Grateful to his excellency, the governor of Lagos state, Jide Sanwoolu, for the warm reception, generous gift of all expenses on my London to Lagos trip paid for, new car with my customised plate number (NUBI-9ja), a beautiful home in Lagos.
“Truly God’s blessings overflow. Congratulations to us guys. Lumi now has a sister.”
In November, Nubi planned a solo travel from London to Lagos.
She started the journey on January 30 in a Peugeot 107.
Nubi went to 17 countries. Her route brought her from England to France, Spain, Morocco, and the West Sahara Desert by vehicle.
She drove through Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin before reaching Lagos.
Julius Aregbe, Lagos’ special adviser on tourism, arts, and culture, praised her as a “role model for other young Lagosians” following her accomplishment.
