A Nigerian man identified as Kunle Adeyanju has revealed how he encountered a challenge in the Mali-Coted d’Ivoire border which posed a challenge to his charity ride which began from London.
He revealed that he was denied entry into Ivory Coast on reaching the border and decided to return to Mali. Adeyanju, whose trip is supposed to last for 25 days, however, said that the Nigerian embassy is working on seeking passage for him.
He wrote:-
”Denied entry into Cote d’Ivoire, had to turn back….. Sad! Nigerian embassies on it ”Hard day! Just got back. After riding 400km to the border, denied entry, ‘cos I refxxx to…. Sad!As often said “there are a thousand and one ways to go round Egypt“ Egypt here denoting a challenge. We will solve the challenge and get back on course! #LionHeart #LondonToLagos”