Life is like a voyage. It transits into different phases on its course. Sometimes, we are in pleasure, and other times we are in pain. We can't always react to present situations as if we will never see the opposite or experience the other side. When we complain louder during our painful experiences, we are not fair. The resonance of our pleasure should be heard also not only the complaints of our displeasures.
Life in some parts of Nigeria hasn't been easy for about a week ago. We have been experiencing fuel scarcity for reasons the masses are not aware of. In case my language is not clear to you, fuel is the gas used in driving cars and other engines. The implications of lacking fuel in supply usually cause a hike in prices of public fairs. Life at such times is not convenient.
Having A Weekend Without Fuel
Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th April have their lots in those days that have subjected Nigerians to hardship. Trust me, we experienced hardship. There were no vehicles to transport us around the city to carry out our daily necessities. Those who own their personal cars couldn't see fuel to power them. The major roads which are usually busy, were dried. The economic activities was partially grounded. If one must have to move out of his/her home, such would have to be sure the distance he/she is aiming at trekable. The few public transportation operators who were able to get fuel from wherever, increased their fair so high. Imagine paying 500 naira for a distance we usually pay 200 naira. Honestly, the experience this season isn't funny at all.
Feeling The Pains
My experience on Saturday was not palatable, equally on Sunday. On Saturday, I was unconsciously restricted from going out. I had to cancel every outing I had. I only resorted to spending that day with my aunty and the children at home. That wasn't a bad phenomenon because we used the opportunity to clean the compound and tidy up the surroundings.
Getting to the market to get food stuff was not a pleasant experience. There weren't any taxi cabs so I had to use my legs. Besides, the prices of commodities increased remarkably due to the high cost of moving those goods to the market. It was awful.
Bearing With Hope
That things turned out this way in our country for the citizens does not mean there won't be better days. That was why I introduced my post by telling us that life has phases. This phase is not pleasant but that is not all that will be. Better days will certainly come. Nigeria's economy shall be fine.
