Pelumi Nubi: List of Gifts Sanwo-Olu Gave Nigerian Lady Who Drove From London to Lagos

• Female solo traveller, Pelumi Nubi, has received several gifts from Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
• Nubi spent weeks driving on roads from London in the United Kingdom to Lagos state in Nigeria
• Sanwo-Olu gave her a car gift, an apartment in Lagos, made her Lagos Tourism Ambassador, took over her entire bill for the trip

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Lagos state – Female solo traveller, Pelumi Nubi, who embarked on an inspirational journey from London in the United Kingdom to Lagos state in Nigeria on the road has been blessed with several gifts from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.

TheTalk.NG recalls that Pelumi made it to Nigeria on Sunday, April 7, after spending weeks on the road, including driving past the Sahara Desert.

Sanwo-Olu gave Pelumi car, apartment etc
Photo credit: @jidesanwooluSource: Twitter

List of Gifts Sanwo-Olu gave Pelumi Nubi

Reacting to Nubi’s driving exploit, Governor Sanwo-Olu described her London –Lagos journey as inspirational.

Sanwo-Olu listed the gifts presented to Nubu via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @jidesanwoolu.

• Lagos Tourism Ambassador
• Lagos will take over her entire bill for the trip
• Presented a brand-new car
• Presented an apartment in Lagos

“Every journey starts with a single step, and @peluminubi_‘s step from London to Lagos by road is nothing short of inspirational.”

The governor added:

“Pelumi, your dedication lights the way for others, and we’re thrilled to support you as you blaze forward.”

While reacting to the reception she received, Nubi listed the gifts she had received including a customised plate number.

She made this known while her X handle X, @peluminubi_

Sanwo-Olu names London-to-Lagos driver tourism ambassador

TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu welcomed Nubi in grand style after completing her solo trip from London to Lagos state. The governor named the UK-based Nigerian as Lagos tourism ambassador.

This was made known in a post shared by Jubril A. Gawat, the senior special assistant on new media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, April 8, via his X account.

During his meeting with the travel content creator, the governor gifted her a brand-new car and a new apartment in Lagos and also covered her travel expenses.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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