No Be Only You Dey Struggle: Naija Resilience Rules for Tough Times
RESILIENCE
"Rain no dey fall for one roof alone"
- Naija Survival Proverb
Street Translation: When trouble come, e no dey select. 3 ways Lagosians turn storms to strength:
1. "The Plastic Chair Strategy" (Adapt Fast)
Why beach bars on Victoria Island use stackable chairs:
- 5-minute evacuation: Pack all chairs when area boys come
- Low-cost replacement: ₦3k per chair vs. ₦50k wooden bench
- Hidden lesson: "What fit bend no fit break"
2. "Danfo Driver Economics" (Control What You Can)
How Mile 2 drivers survive fuel scarcity:
- Focus rule: "Only mind the next 100 meters"
- Traffic hustle: Selling airtime, socks, and gala in go-slow
- Key belief: "Movement na progress"
Lagos Fact: 83% of street vendors have 3+ backup plans during crises (NBS 2024).
3. "The Pure Water Seller's Calendar" (Seasonal Pivot)
Why Mama Nkechi changes products yearly:
- December: Christmas rice (+₦200 per cup profit)
- Rainy season: Umbrellas and raincoats
- August: Back-to-school socks and notebooks
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