In this episode, we catch up on life, the changing weather, and the realities of being Nigerian in a world that doesn’t always make things easy.Michael opens up about his plans to travel and the frustrating visa and passport challenges he’s been facing, not because of missing documents, but simply because of where he’s from. From dealing with unresponsive authorities to experiencing unnecessary bureaucracy, this conversation dives deep into the struggles that many young Nigerians face when trying to chase global opportunities.We also talk about weather transitions, infrastructure issues, and why Nigeria’s problems seem stuck on repeat, despite its massive potential. This episode is honest, funny in parts, and painfully real in others.If you’ve ever tried to get a visa, renew a passport, or navigate Nigerian systems, you’ll definitely relate to this one.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Catching Up01:18 – Transitioning into Fall: Personal Experiences03:50 – Winter Perspectives: Driving and Weather Challenges06:14 – Travel Plans and Visa Challenges09:01 – Navigating Visa Applications and Travel Logistics15:09 – Navigating the Passport Application Process17:04 – Frustrations with Government Systems19:00 – The Struggles of Communication with Authorities21:02 – The Impact of Bureaucracy on Travel22:53 – The Challenges of Visa Applications26:19 – The Nigerian System and Accountability28:02 – The Importance of Infrastructure30:17 – Government Policies and Their Consequences34:28 – Understanding Nigeria’s Complexities36:56 – The Impact of Flooding on Daily Life39:22 – The Cycle of Disappointment in Governance43:46 – The State of Sports and Talent in Nigeria48:20 – The Future of Nigeria’s Leadership Watch, like, and subscribe for more honest conversations about life, travel.Full episodes every week on YouTube, join the conversation in the comments!Follow us 👍🏾Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesapartinthecommonroom/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milesapartincommonroomSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ubXN7q4APUM9bb2xFWVsSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/miles-apart-in-the-common-room/id1787190008Israel: https://www.instagram.com/favoritetechbro/Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelinioluwa/Samuel: https://www.instagram.com/thesam_adekunle/

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