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SUMMER IN LAGOS

By Uduak Ahanse
Our Reader's Summer Story
National Theatre Lagos
Hi everyone, I am Uduak and 16years old. I live and school in Asaba, Delta State. I am in SS2.

This long holidays I came to stay with my elder brother in Lagos. I have the opportunity to work in his bakery as one of the sales rep. It is a big job for me because he pays me every week and I also meet a lot of people. I have made a lot of friends so far and also saved up some money.

This is my third time in Lagos. I always love to come here because it is full of lively and friendly people. You also learn to be smart. Lagos used to be the old capital of Nigeria so it has a lot of attractions. I live near the national theatre in Iganmu area. It is a big, exciting building that surprises you when you see it at first. I have toured the area with my cousins and I like it a lot. Sadly, we haven't seen any play or activity there.

During my work time, I move around with the bakery driver to deliver snacks to offices. There are a lot of skyscrapers in an area called Lagos Island. Many offices are located there. I also sighted the new Atlantic City being constructed. It is a new island created from the water! It will house thousands of buildings for living and business.

Eko Atlantic City Plan

I am very happy for this visit. I will visit the beach before my holiday is over. I want to see Lekki beach again and eat coconuts. Then it will be time to go back to Asaba. 

Comments

A.N.EDWIN said…
The national theatre has a few events If you ask for the program at the office there.
18:32
Hakeem said…
EKO ONI BAJE
19:32
Gozie said…
This is good one from Uduak
21:11
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