A Twitter influencer, operating under the handle @UnclePamilerin, has taken a firm stance against the prevailing sentiment among some Nigerians who consider air travel a noteworthy achievement. Expressing his viewpoint on the matter, the influencer emphasized that flying is simply a conventional mode of transportation, comparable to buses and trains, and shouldn't be regarded as anything extraordinary.
Through a post on his Twitter account, @UnclePamilerin declared, “I repeat, traveling by Air ✈️ is not an achievement. It’s just a means of transportation 🙄🙁😏.”
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Some reactions to the post
@MrLoladee shared a personal perspective, stating: “I was the first to enter a plane in my family, abeg nah achievement.”
@Dr_Pharouk offered a nuanced response, explaining: “That’s because you have been traveling by air on a norm. People that have not entered a plane before see it differently and you can’t blame them. It all depends on what you call an achievement.”
@Inno4Chi contributed to the conversation by highlighting practical considerations: “True. And there are routes you cannot travel to by air. You must be on the road for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, except you’re the President or a billionaire.”
@akinwale_keji humorously shared his anticipated reaction to a first-time air travel experience: “Ogami the first day I will travel by air, I will just be crying cry of joy na achievement biko.”
@Abiso_la challenged the influencer's perspective, asserting: “Don’t tell people how to celebrate an achievement you have zero contributions in.”
