Lady driving from London to Lagos barred from entering Sierra Leone

A Nigerian travel content creator identified as Pelumi Nubi, has been denied entry into Sierra Leone.

Pelumi who embarked on the solo trip has been driving by car from London and is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on March 23, after driving for almost two months.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Pelumi expressed her exhaustion and frustration, revealing that officials questioned her idea of driving from London.

They said that driving right-handed vehicles are not allowed.

She lamented the continuous hurdles encountered at border crossings, describing the experience as a battle against relentless red tape.

“They said access was denied so close to the finish line and I am facing a tide of challenges that feels relentless. Each border crossing, a battle against multiple red tapes. This time Sierra Leone, they don’t want my ‘right-hand’ drive car to come into their country,” she wrote.

“It feels like every step forward, I’m pushed three steps back. I am quickly reminded that I’m not on a physical journey but a spiritual one too, so turning to prayer when the weight feels too heavy to bear alone. This is a call to all of you, my virtual family, to send your words of hope and encouragement.

“Because, hmm, do I have stories for days? Your support truly means so much to me, and I really hope they let me and the car into Sierra Leone soon. For now we are here waiting for some good news.”