Popular Nigerian travel blogger, Steve Ndukwu, has stirred conversations online after sharing his shock at spotting a luxury Tesla Cybertruck parked in a village located in Ibadan, Oyo State. The YouTuber, who is widely known for documenting his experiences across different countries, took to social media to lament what he described as the “misplaced priorities” of Nigerians.
Steve, who recently embarked on another content expedition across the southwestern region of Nigeria, explained that he was left in disbelief upon sighting the futuristic electric vehicle sitting casually in someone’s backyard. His surprise stemmed from the fact that despite Nigeria’s chronic infrastructural challenges — including poor road networks, unstable electricity supply, and the lack of EV charging stations — some individuals still prioritize importing luxury vehicles into the country.
Sharing his reaction via his official X page, @SteveNdukwu, the content creator wrote: “Nigerians will import luxury before infrastructure. No stable electricity, no charging stations, terrible roads, but somehow a Cybertruck is chilling at a backyard in someone’s village in Ibadan. Priorities on premium madness 🤣.” His statement, which many considered a reflection of Nigeria’s socio-economic contradictions, immediately sparked intense debates online.
While a large number of users agreed with his observation, others had different opinions. Some argued that if someone could afford to import such an expensive car, they most likely had the resources to build a private power and charging setup for themselves. On the other hand, critics emphasized that the issue went beyond individuals and reflected the country’s larger systemic problems of underdevelopment and mismanagement.
Reactions trailing Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Ibadan village
compoundinnaira countered Steve’s view, arguing: “Maybe the guy has set up his own infrastructure? If someone can afford to bring this into Nigeria, they should be able to afford 20-30M for a good power wall and solar set up.”
zubidavies raised a broader economic concern: “If we don’t quickly jumpstart our economy and industrialise very quickly, exchange rate will never come down. Only up. Because we will keep importing not just luxury but basic needs as luxury. Emphasis on quickly because these countries are phasing out fossil powered vehicles and replacing them with EVs. Imagine they stop producing them (maybe not now) or they only produce them for export to countries that have delayed catching up. It’s scary.”
yearnerweb3 asked a thought-provoking question: “Is the guy that owns the cyber truck suppose to provide that infrastructure?”
ahsam254 added his perspective: “This is an individuality problem. People are trying to make more money so that they can escape the real problems, which are bad leadership. Now, is he gonna drive around with his own charger or what?”
Steve Ndukwu’s discovery has since gone viral, igniting discussions not only about luxury spending habits in Nigeria but also about the country’s slow pace in adapting to global technological trends. For many, the Cybertruck in an Ibadan village has become a symbol of the irony of Nigeria’s struggles — where luxury often thrives in the midst of infrastructural decay.