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A man has sparked controversy online after sharing his frustration over being asked to pay N35,000 for a taxi ride to a hotel located just outside an airport.
In a post on X, he lamented the cost, noting that he was not a celebrity and could not justify such an expense.
Traveller calls on immigration after being charged N35,000 for short ride
According to his post, the exorbitant fare left him shocked, forcing him to consider walking to the hotel instead.
The man also called on the immigration authorities to intervene, expressing frustration that he was being charged such an exorbitant fare despite the hotel being so close to the airport.
Social media reactions
The post quickly gained traction, with users expressing outrage, sarcasm, and sharing personal experiences of similar overcharging at airports.
@dr_progno commented: “Unfortunately, Festus Keyamo cannot deny not being involved in all these abnormal extortions going on around the aviation ministry. You people have opened a cash flow that will definitely choke you guys very soon.”
@AustinINstate commented: “I used Okada nearby at OH airport I know send anybody papa. Make people dey spend anyhow dem like.”
@Ben5XCEED commented: “So much for ‘renewed hope.’ ‘Segé’ dey load from 2026!”
@KingdavidEI commented: “Immigration way dey find their cut of your money.”
Watch the video below…
Man laments calls for immigration to intervene because airport taxi ask him to pay 35k for an hotel destination just outside the airport. pic.twitter.com/pm2ZWTG0T0
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) December 23, 2025