Obinna Udenwe’s experience is proof that a writer’s life is never divorced from the realities on ground.
Those who follow Nigerian news know that Nigerians have been battling an acute problem of fuel scarcity.
With petrol hard to come by, prices have skyrocketed. Going to work or conducting business in Nigerian cities has become nightmarishly difficult.
But beyond the inconveniences of waiting in never-ending cues at petrol stations, the situation has been fatal for some. A few days ago, it was reported that a family died of fire that resulted from poorly stored petrol.
As you can imagine the difficulties of a petrol-less life extends to the world of writing. Yesterday, Obinna Udenwe—author of Satans and Shaitans
To all the writers in Nigeria struggling to go about their daily writing hustle due to fuel scarcity, we commiserate with you. Feel free to tell us your experience in the comment section. We wish you the best and hope the scarcity ends soon.
This Battabox video captures just how ugly the situation is:
Nwanne Agwu April 16, 2016 16:51
We should just keep up with it and pray it doesn't become normal. The petroleum minister or head dictator is really making things change. Trike riders are making money here in Abakaliki. If don't want it, then trek on...