Lady Shares Sad Airport Experience in Nigeria, Praises Ghana for Free Trolley Service
- A Nigerian woman criticised airport trolley charges in her country, comparing the system to Ghana’s free trolley service
- She recounted a supposed incident where a vendor raised prices after multiple flight arrivals, prompting travellers to boycott
- The video sparked mixed reactions online, with some defending the charges and others criticising Nigeria's 'extortion' culture
A Nigerian woman recently took to social media to express her disappointment with what she described as a culture of extortion at Nigerian airports.
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In a video trending on social media, the yet-to-be-identified lady made a comparison between Nigeria's airport system and that of Ghana.
She said the latter has better airport systems in general that deliver quality services to travellers, both local and international.
The Nigerian lady then used this as her basis to justify her argument that Ghana is light years ahead of Ghana as far as airport service quality is concerned.
According to her, she had an experience at a Nigerian airport where travelers typically have to pay to use luggage trolleys, a basic airport amenity that is provided free of charge in Ghana.
In her words:
“Do you guys know that in Ghana, the trolley that you will put your luggage in and carry it out… it is free. But in Nigeria, you have to pay.”
Nigerian airports criticised over trolley charges
While narrating her supposed experience at the Nigerian airport, she explained that she became increasingly agitated when one of the vendors allegedly took advantage of the arrival of multiple flights to increase prices arbitrarily.
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“When the young lady realised that there were multiple flights that had landed, she increased the price. It was interesting because she veered away from the price displayed on the screens, insisting that it was not the rate anymore," she claimed.
She maintained that many passengers, including herself and her daughter, chose not to pay the inflated amount and instead carried their luggage.
The woman described the experience as one of many examples of exploitation in Nigerian society.
Watch the video below.
Ghanaians react to Nigerian lady's airport experience
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@D_Adu_gyamfi said:
"It is paid at many airports, in Britain too."
@shizzlem1 wrote:
"It’s because Ghanaians don’t travel that much and there is no pressure on the trolleys. It’s not free in most airports around the world."
@MystikObidipon commented:
"Trolleys ain't free at O’Hare Airport. So what are you on about? 🤷♂️"
@Is_me02 said:
"Ghana is like Heaven for Nigerians. 😂😂 They keep praising us."
@jenslaw_ said:
"It’s like shopping in a supermarket and paying for the shopping 🛒 cart. Nigeria is a comedy show of extortion."
@DeltaBravoAlph1 commented:
"They cost 1 pound to use in the UK."
Ghanaian man cries after relocating abroad
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian man living abroad expressed his deep longing for home, describing life abroad as boring and stressful.
In a video, the man identified as Kelvin shared his struggles with loneliness and harsh weather conditions, stating that he regrets leaving Ghana.
Many who came across the video took to the comment section to share their views on Kelvin's experience.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
