Travelling from Lagos to Abuja by Road: Distance, Fares and Safety Tips to Note
A lot of people might already be making plans of traveling from Lagos to Abuja for the end of the year, hence, it is pertinent that we give you some tips on how to successfully and safely navigate your journey to and fro. Because traveling from Lagos to Abuja is such a long distance, safety is a paramount thing to consider even before embarking on the journey
- Make prior plans by researching about where you are going to
- Ensure to take a day off to rest just before the journey
- Dress simply when traveling. Avoid sophisticated clothing and attires.
- Do not eat heavy food, starting from the night before the journey to the day. Also, avoid drinking too much water.
- Make preparations for weather changes by taking along a sweater, cap/scarf, stockings, etc
- Ensure that all your luggage is in one bag (highest 2 bags)
- For security reasons, totally avoid night bus as the condition of roads isn’t most favorable for night travel.
- Also for safety, ensure to travel with someone if possible
- Avoid unnecessary stopping in the middle of nowhere
- Get familiar with reading signposts, this will help you to get your bearing especially if you are not conversant with the area you are traveling to.
- When you get to your destination, in case you are not sure of the exact location you are going to, do not ask a passerby, rather look for an established store and ask the attendant.
