Chronicles of a Journey...

#walkacrosslondon Day 3 in Pictures

2014-12-28T10:52:00.001+01:00

Stratford Centre, start off point

Vicarage Lane - I used work at facility in this compound, redeveloped into housing units

The famous, one and only...

Entering Ilford...Kemi walking too fast for me so I decided to...

At Chadwell Heath

A Sikh temple squeezed in between

A badass auto around Chadwell Heath

Our stats

In to the final Borough

Charles joined us just outside Romford

Nice

Exiting Romford, getting beat now

Selfie alert

See the 2 miles to the M25, walking it felt like 10 miles

Femi came to rescue us at Harold Wood

Femi, Kemi and I

Charles and Kemi...less than a 1 mile to go now

Final selfie at Maylands Golf Club

Ops, I lied. At the M25 End Point

#walkacrosslondon its a wrap

#walkacrosslondon Day 2 in Pictures

2014-12-28T10:33:00.000+01:00

Day 2, my route High St Kensington > Oxford St > Holborn > Old Street > Cambridge Heath > Olympics Park, Stratford

Hyde Park, Queen's Gate entrance

Failed selfie at the entrance of RAH

Very tempted...later

Oceans was on repeat most of the morning

Harvey Nichols already for Christmas in mid November

The entrance

At Shoreditch, Kemi joined the walk

Kemi at monument in Victoria Park

Victoria Park, Autumn in full bloom

Olympic Arena selfie

Olympic Arena

Sun setting now

Aquatic Centre

Made it to Stratford

Met up with Yinka and Charles for a drink at Westfield

#walkacrosslondon Day 1 in Pictures

2014-12-28T10:19:00.000+01:00

How I'm kitted out

Took a train from Waterloo to Virginia Water. A short hike to start Point A

The morning was a rainy one

Start Point, a rural on the outskirts of London. A farm with ponies

Track ahead from start Point A, on the left is the M25

Moon's Walk trail

Turns out Moon's Walk runs behind Thorpe Park

Moon's Walk has Manor Lake on left...

...And St Ann's Lake on the right

Nav assisting

Breakfast at Joe's Place

Another of Manor Lake

Exiting Chertsey town

I had started to sweat

In fact, so hot now I turned down the hot drink that came with this bottle

Lower Hampton Road

Letting the feet breathe on the banks of the Thames

Post card worthy of the The Thames in Hampton

Another view

Sunny view

Hampton Treatment plant...it was a massive facility

Getting dark now, rested stop at a part in Twickenham Green

At Richmond, made a pub a rest stop so naturally...

It was dark now, feet were almost dead...23 mins to end Point B

End of day 1 - Hammersmith

#walkacrosslondon Day 3 in Tweets

2014-12-28T08:55:00.000+01:00

Is there anywhere in the Bible that says "Thou shall not walk on a Sabbath?". Cos I would actually like to follow that commandment right now Nov 16, 2014
Day 3 #WalkAcrossLondon, mad determination to get me off this bed and out into 8 degrees outdoors. Nov 16, 2014
In addition to the lingering strain, my lower limbs muscles are aching now. I remember after #WalkAcrossLagos, I limped around for days Nov 16, 2014
Thanks bro @ladumdum #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
@ladumdum ok cool. I'd love to hear it. I'll buzz you upper next week Nov 16, 2014
One of my fav J.Cole one liners..."Gary Coleman just passed, life is short" Nov 16, 2014
Last day...My trail today will take me thru Ilford > Chadwell Heath > Romford > Harold Wood and M25 junction End Point D #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
I'm at Stratford Centre (waiting for @Kemmzy) feeling nostalgic. I used to work in Stratford '01 to '03. This was my daily commute centre Nov 16, 2014
Entering Romford Road, virtually straight road all the way to Harold Wood #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
My old work place @edfenergy on Vicarage Lane now redeveloped to new residential complex http://t.co/u2RPHeASyR Nov 16, 2014
Crossed £200 mark, inching to d halfway mark. You can help push across it. Donate here pls http://t.co/H0MMXF40OA http://t.co/DQag4tYwMM Nov 16, 2014
I'm sure I must be the guest that's stayed the shortest with my Stratford Airbnb host. After drinks with Charles and Yinka @Westfield (1) Nov 16, 2014
Got in at 11:30pm, left at 8:30am. He made me a hot cup of coffee before I left. Bless him (2). Nov 16, 2014
The famous "Green Street" of movie and life of West Ham football hooligans #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/SsGh4grS6h http://t.co/dLransT1VK Nov 16, 2014
Yeah, 3rd and last day today RT @oluwa_todimuu @alldatjas Great! You're walking London? Nov 16, 2014
About to cross the North Circular. Ilford just ahead. Kemi is walking fast fast, I'm trying to keep up #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
Lunch and rest at Ilford. We're falling behind schedule abit so we have to pick up pace when resume #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
Badass auto shop...Bentleys, Porsches, Lambo, Custom Ranges http://t.co/LRVoqJ6sqA Nov 16, 2014
Selfie with @Kemmzy at Chadwell Heath #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/nxvg97p29t Nov 16, 2014
In to Havering Borough, the last Borough to walk through. We're just over an hour to End Point D by Harold Wood/M25 #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
On approach to Romford, Charles has joined us well kitted for the walk #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/yAxwu52SBm Nov 16, 2014
Our stats now. M25 is dead ahead. We should get to End Point D by 16:00 #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/awMJj4WJQy Nov 16, 2014
2 miles to go #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/CqOmeeh7tt Nov 16, 2014
M25 in sight #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 16, 2014
Day 3 made it to M25 wit @Kemmzy and Charles. Gracious of Femi to pick us @ End Point D #WalkAcrossLondon completed http://t.co/RCf2DtaDvS Nov 16, 2014

#walkacrosslondon Day 2 in Tweets

2014-12-28T08:49:00.001+01:00

I'm up...Day 2 #WalkAcrossLondon My body and feet are rested but I can feel slight strain on one foot. I think its manageable Nov 15, 2014
My Airbnb host is still sleeping. The guy no dey fear say I fit be ritual killer. But he's cool, welcoming me to his home just like that Nov 15, 2014
I can't see Airbnb surviving in Nigeria. Mutual fear by host/guest doing sinister stuff e.g. kidnapping, ritual killing will be rife Nov 15, 2014
Its almost 7am. I want to get ready and head back to end Point B to continue #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
At End Point B, setting off to Straford, End Point C. Nav says it about 12 miles/20km. Half of yesterday's distance #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
The shorter distance is good news for my foot. Temperature is 8 degrees, not bad for morning. Also, not hungry yet need a drink though Nov 15, 2014
On to Stratford and maybe beyond to make up ground for tomorrow #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/1EfY7mM7Na Nov 15, 2014
My path today High St Kensington > Oxford St > Holborn > Old Street > Cambridge Heath > Olympics Park #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
The gloves are on...ok I had to take them off to type this Nov 15, 2014
MS Surface Pro 3 subbing the Mac Air http://t.co/RsA20aAPeY Nov 15, 2014
It is cold morning, undoubtedly. Can't leave my hands unprotected for too long. I can't even begin to imagine @Ed_Stafford at the North Pole Nov 15, 2014
Expecting an important Skype call this morning > @oluwagbomi Nov 15, 2014
Queens Gate entrance to Hyde Park #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/4Cer9eUOUK Nov 15, 2014
Feel like making a charitable donation, pls do it here as I #WalkAcrossLondon - GoFundMe - http://t.co/H0MMXF40OA Nov 15, 2014
@elaweda At the moment yeah, but sister is gonna join me today and tomorrow. My cousin planning on joining too Nov 15, 2014
Entering Oxford Street now, gonna do abit of (window) shopping #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
NP #Oceans which for me is Magna Carta's stand out track http://t.co/iSlqwY8qE2 Nov 15, 2014
Forget the window part, actually stopped to do some shopping #OxfordStreet #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
Stone throw from the British Museum. Visit pen down for another trip #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
Did full English for breakfast yesterday. Thinking Chinese or Thai for brunch at Shoreditch #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
Walking pass @ConwayHall Nov 15, 2014
Iconic Route Master has been redesigned to a new sleek bus #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/cVBST0vDUW Nov 15, 2014
Rolling down Clerkenwell, edge of The City Nov 15, 2014
RT @Edub4Music #Oshey Johnnie Walker @alldatjas: Rolling down Clerkenwell, edge of The City" Nov 15, 2014
My body is telling me I ain't as fit as during #WalkAcrossLagos. Everytime I take a rest, aches hit me as I resume walkin #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
RT @oluwagbomi Mama and I Skype called dada. He's away doing #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/PN3azabmkp Nov 15, 2014
@Kemmzy joined the trail all the way to Straford #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/bPrRDq1ol5 Nov 15, 2014
Just about half way through Day 2. Kemi joined up the walk at Shoreditch.... http://t.co/lKB7kgAgli Nov 15, 2014
Bethnal Green and environs...Sharia Zone quite evident. Seen quite a number of woman with full hijab and heavy bearded men #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
Victoria Park, then a short hop to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and End Point C #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 15, 2014
Victoria Park, Autumn in full bloom http://t.co/il1RI3yG3i Nov 15, 2014
Sunset at the Olympic Park. About 10m aways from End Point C #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/TFsnedf4Iw Nov 15, 2014
End of Day 2 stats at End Point C #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/r2KysKPYhT Nov 15, 2014
#Interstellar, it was ok and all...cosmos, science & space stuffs until e turn African Magic towards the end me no come understand again Nov 15, 2014

#walkacrosslondon Day 1 in Tweets

2014-12-28T08:47:00.000+01:00

< 12 hours to #walkacrosslondon and I'm still out with the @IHEU crew including @bobchurchill. Trying out sake for the first time #Japanese Nov 13, 2014
Sake...warm and potent http://t.co/RYZBAUK3gH Nov 14, 2014
I'm up...D-Day #WalkAcrossLondon You won't believe I woke with a slight hangover. That sake ehn Nov 14, 2014
Off to Waterloo station to get a train to Virginia Water, close to the start point. It's still a bit dark, wet and rainy #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Heading out westbound to Virginia Water. About 2km after start point #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/h21wKhOWv4 Nov 14, 2014
At Virginia Water. Heading eastboud now to start point #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/C4unnY5bPb Nov 14, 2014
Approaching the M25 start point at Thorpe. Raining...#WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/DGN4EWLmK1 Nov 14, 2014
At start point A, turned on navigation make I no go lost #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/4JEVUqwS8V Nov 14, 2014
My view right now. Current path is alongside the M25 to my left #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/1bv42fuhCw Nov 14, 2014
Outskirts of London is still a bit rural. I've come across a number of farms. This one has Shire horses http://t.co/Q9I2AvZyCK Nov 14, 2014
Advice heeded. Thank you #WalkAcrossLondon RT @unionbankplc @alldatjas God will be with you. Pls make sure you face the traffic all the time Nov 14, 2014
Missed my way sha. Wasn't paying attention to Nav. Retracing steps about half a kilometre back #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
RT @IHEU Nigerian humanist @alldatjas walks whole cities for charity. Next 3 days: London. And it's raining! ... http://t.co/MoR4GJKuZ8 Nov 14, 2014
Less than a mile to Thorpe town #walkacrosslondon http://t.co/J9m2KyfTqp Nov 14, 2014
Gotta giv a shoutout 2 @swagerliciously with a major offline donation. U 2 can donate online here http://t.co/H0MMXF40OA #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Off-road now onto Monk's Walk. There's no way I woulda seen this path without Nav #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/eq1vw9XOWP Nov 14, 2014
The path is desolate in between Manor Lake and St Ann's Lake Nov 14, 2014
That's Manor Lake. St Ann's Lake is right behind me #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/QfzYlaCOq3 Nov 14, 2014
Monk's Walk snakes behind Thorpe Park. Very muddy Nov 14, 2014
Walking over the M3 towards Staines #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
In Chertsey town, quiet place. 2 hours deep into #WalkAcrossLondon, looking for a cafe to take a break Nov 14, 2014
Hot cuppa at Joe's Cafe #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/jBrVCTCc2u Nov 14, 2014
Back on the road. The sun is out. It really hasn't been as cold as I feared or as I'd geared up for so far #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Crossing over the River Thames at the bridge leading to Chertsey #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/b1klnuTwyg Nov 14, 2014
I never thought I'd say this...but I'm actually hot and sweating right now #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/EGldcXpKfC Nov 14, 2014
Over 3 hours into Day of #WalkAcrossLondon. Right now, I'm on Russell Road heading towards Sunbury... http://t.co/lKB7kgAgli Nov 14, 2014
Thanks dude RT @the3rdGoogleBoy @alldatjas lol all the best bro #walkacrosslondon Nov 14, 2014
Had to turn down the hot drink #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/0VwdTJYq2z Nov 14, 2014
Rest break to let feet breathe at a small park on the banks of the Thames #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/tyhnR5VjMI Nov 14, 2014
How I'm doing stats wise #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/PawqbyDPji Nov 14, 2014
While I'm doing #WalkAcrossLondon in 3 days, @PaulSalopek is walking frm Africa all the way to end of South America in 7 yrs. Thats just ill Nov 14, 2014
Places I'm still walking through today to get to Point B...Hampton > Twickenham > Richmond > Chiswick #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
@GidiTraffic All clear on Lower Hampton Road, no LASTMA in sight #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/Yezbdyi1i7 Nov 14, 2014
First sign of traffic, deep into Greater London now #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Leaving Hampton, Twickenham ahead. I'm surprised my mum hasn't called me all day. She tried a final attempt of dissuading me this morning Nov 14, 2014
She said today was Wednesday shebi my walk is not starting until two days time. Told her nice try Nov 14, 2014
Check this...Drive Like a Girl is the name of an insurance company. It will take a man's man to subscribe to them http://t.co/aXBEYFDROZ Nov 14, 2014
I think Google deceived me on the distance across London. Its gonna be more than 67km. I will clock well over 30km today #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
More than 25km covered now and I still got 2.5 hours till I get to Point B. Nov 14, 2014
Rest stop at Twickenham Green, an open park which I suspect will have lots dog poop. 2 hrs more #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/Sre1ymAuJT Nov 14, 2014
Its getting dark now. Gonna definitely be walking in the dark. Randon thought...I think I want to watch Interstellar tonight Nov 14, 2014
Temperature is dropping Nov 14, 2014
Almost 8 hours and my feet are killing me. I think I need one more rest stop. Very dark now, at Richmond #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Doing half a pint at a pub in Richmond. This should be my last rest stop before Shepherd's Bush #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/lQbjZPY72q Nov 14, 2014
This pub is packed. TGIF starts pretty early around here Nov 14, 2014
After 9 hours #WalkAcrossLondon http://t.co/Kk7ZGtpoDL Nov 14, 2014
15 mins to end Point B. The pain is barely manageable. My feet feel like I'm walking on bare ground #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Day 1; 39.5 km; 10 hours, 33 mins at end Point B. Now to try and locate my Airbnb crashing place #WalkAcrossLondon Nov 14, 2014
Airbnb host (Sang) very hospitable. Hot bath, clean sheets, warm bed and enough charging ports. Nov 14, 2014
To think I only thot of Airbnb at the last minute after I couldn't get suitable hotels around my end points. Nov 14, 2014
Sang is frm Hong Kong. I thk he's a Buddhist. He turned on his tab to project the image of his God (I didn't recognise it) in one corner (1) Nov 14, 2014
He started praying to it. First time I'm seeing someone improvising with an electronic device to represent his/her God and praying to it (2) Nov 14, 2014
How Airbnb and Uber Are Changing the Nature of Work via National Journal - http://t.co/dRHGORMTva Nov 14, 2014

Walk Across London

2014-11-13T00:13:00.000+01:00

When I was thinking of the next city to walk, it had to be London. The second city I’m most familiar with and the second city I’ve lived in after Lagos.

The distance across London I will be walking is approximately 67km…it’s not as long as across Lagos but I look forward to a challenging and rewarding walk. I expect to complete the walk in 3 days starting from Fri 14th to Sun 16th Nov.

As usual, the walk is for fun, discovery and sight-seeing experience while I would like to use the opportunity to raise funds for a charity or two I believe needs support.

For #WalkAcrossLagos in December 2012, with the support of friends, colleagues and family I was able to raise N115,000 which was donated to the Red Cross Orphanage in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos. This year with #WalkAcrossLondon, I am looking to raise N200,000 to be divided equally between two charities;

1) The Red Cross of Nigeria Orphanage in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos

2) The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP). They have an on-going campaigning to raise money to buy 37 mobile cancer detection machines. I appreciate their efforts in the fight against cancer.

So, follow the journey via Twitter @alldatjas for updates on how the walk progresses and to know if I made it.

Oh yeah, you can make a donation towards my target on my Gofundme page...or if you prefer to donate via bank transfer to Ecobank Nigeria - Adeyinka Shorungbe, Acct No. 0021379904

Thank you.

JAS

This Should Be Fun...

2014-11-10T10:34:00.001+01:00

First time making a post in almost two years plus I haven’t done any ultra walks since #WalkAcrossLagos...time flies

I had initially planned #WalkAbujaLagos or #WalkAcrossLondon in 2013 after #WalkAcrossLagos but had to shelve the plans mainly due to work schedules. In between, I “try” to keep fit but it can be hard sometimes. Done a number of half day walks over the couple of years mainly in Lagos (Victoria Island, Lekki Axis).

What else? I’ve been living, surviving, learning. My daughter is over 2 years old now, started play school. Speaking a few words here and there, developing her own character day-by-day. Also changed jobs, so got a new work-family now in Ecobank Nigeria but I still got mad love for my Stanbic IBTC fam.

After almost a week in Paris attending Cartes 2014 and doing some sightseeing to get to know the city with Tolu Latunji and Bode Oyegoke-Akande, I’ll be hoping on the Eurostar in a few hours to London to spend time with my siblings (my brother's graduation tomorrow), mum and the Ile Iwe Metta Jand crew.

Been making preps for #WalkAcrossLondon – accommodation, gear, weather review, gears, mapping out my route and distance per day, etc. The walk will take me 3 days starting from Friday 14^th Nov to Sunday 16^th Nov.

My main concern will be the chill and not the hot blazing sun this time around. Its late Autumn, so with Winter just about to creep in this will make a good experience walking in cold weather. I’ve been hearing something on the news about cold snap over in the US. I gats to brace up for this side of the Atlantic. Thermal wear is a must now.

This should be fun.

JAS

Out of Eden - The 34,000km Walk

2013-02-16T16:14:00.001+01:00

I remember my post on reactions I get when people learn that I walked across Lagos and each time I tell people "I ain't done nothing yet". This is because there are brave explorers out there doing great and exciting walks. You have the Mark Moxons, the Peter Jenkins, the Ed Staffords, the James Cracknells...and then you have PAUL SALOPEK.

Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning writer/journalist who is retracing the footsteps of early Man's migrating out of Africa some 50,000-70,000 years ago all the way to South America. The 34,000 kilometre walk started on 10/01/13 and will take Paul 7-years to complete.

I came across the project a few weeks via an article and I've been following the journey on Twitter @outofedenwalk @paulsalopek and on the project's website.

Paul's trek is the orange route on the map below. Hmmmmm...just had a thought, I'll will plan to be at the end-point in 2020.

Belated Happy New Year

2013-01-12T23:16:00.000+01:00

Ok this must be really lame, posting about New Year's Eve countdown on the 12th of January...

How could I treat my own blog's first transition into a new year like this? No post on how I spent New Year's Eve transition to the 1st...Well, I've never been one to shy away from doing something late as long as its worthwhile and for my Chronicles...

Ever since I could remember from childhood, crossover to New Year's has always been in a church or at home praying. Much later in life, I experienced my own transition to rational reasoning...so church on New Year's Eve had become the last thing on my mind on New Year's Eve in recent years.

From all the spectacular New Year's countdown images round the world we see on TV year after year, the only I'd ever witnessed were a few countdowns in Central London (at the Eye and its environs). I dream (my bucket list) about going to see New Year's countdown in Sydney, Tokyo, Dubai, Paris and of course New York's Time Square.

So 2012/13, Lagos was hosting its first every official Countdown party. Churches and mosques all across the country do it every year but this was the first ever by a state/city's governing body in the country. And what a countdown it was...open air party next to the beach, concert with a number of major acts, an official countdown clock, drinks, etc

I attended the event on the invitation of Tolu with the Mrs and my sister. It was mad fun. Mad props to the LASG, the organisers and sponsors that put together a great welcome to 2013.

Less talk, pictures right...got some below. Happy 2013.

JAS

The concert stage

Cross section of the open-air party

L-R Myself with Ronke (wife) and Kemi (sister)

More pictures after the break

To be honest, the fireworks was way below par...I expected more, we didn't come close to Tokyo or London let alone New York

Tolu and I just after 00:00

Being next to ocean dumps droplets of seawater on one's glasses

That's the official countdown clock behind us at 12:05

Tolu, Legend 2012 (BCC)

#walkacrosslagos - Interview with NTA

2013-01-09T20:13:00.005+01:00

On Day 3 of Walk Across Lagos, NTA's News met up with me at the Iganmu area of Lagos for an interview.

The interview was shown on NTA News on Friday 14th Dec and on NTA Network Newsline on Sunday 16th Dec, 2012

JAS

Interview with Dipo Alabede

2013-01-06T23:02:00.002+01:00

Dipo was suppose to film me during my walk to make a mini-documentary but at the last minute the arrangement didn't pull through.

So we decided to do an after-the-event interview. Here's the end result...he made use of some clips from the NTA news story, the rest was sheer genius.

JAS

#walkacrosslagos...You Made The Pledge, We Donated - Thank You

2012-12-30T23:52:00.001+01:00

Walk Across Lagos was initially supposed to be a personal quest where I endure and test myself to do a long distance trek. But a number of very special people came along the journey with me by making it a walk for charity which made it even more worthwhile.

In this post, I'd like to give a special a Thank You to everyone that made pledges and redeemed which enabled me make a donation to the Red Cross Society Motherless Babies Home in Makoko, Yaba (Lagos). This then became an integral part of #walkacrosslagos.

For #walkacrosslagos, I had requested N5/N10 pledges but a number of folks pledged and redeemed a lot more than that amount which ensured we were able to cross the target of N100,000 to accumulate a total of N115,000 for the Motherless Babies Home.

In no particular order...thank you guys, you are awesome...

1. Babatunde Maculay
2. Funmi Aluko
3. Damola Giwa
4. Adebayo Abiola
5. Kola Fajimoun
6. Fashina Oyewale
7. Funmi Aborishade
8. Femi Ogunyemi
9. Sharon Udoh
10. Sakenat Bakare
11. Leye Babatunde
12. Emmanuel Okochu
13. Kunle Adekola
14. Biyi Adeyemo
15. Mosh Adetoro
16. Akeem Adesina
17. Omowunmi Olabaju
18. Tope Wilcox
19. Oluchi Ogwuegbu
20. Lanre Giwa
21. Ayoade Kalejaiye
22. Kemi Oyeyinka
23. Derenle Ladejobi
24. Francis Nwoboshi
25. Emuobo Okitiakpe
26. Chioma Okoye
27. Norense Esekhaigbe
28. George Brown
29. Nkechi Uchendu
30. Chiwetalu Obikwelu
31. Jaco Viljoen
32. Gboyega Akeredolu
33. Akhere Oyewole
34. Lanre Osibona
35. Onyebuchi Akaniro
36. Dipo Alabede
37. Dr/Mrs. Victoria Agboola
38. Iyabo Akeem-Onikoyi
39. Tony and Adekanla Jiboye

Got some pictures below of when we went to Makoko to donate the cheque for the Motherless Babies Homes.

The cheque made out to the Nigerian Red Cross Society

Jade and I presenting the cheque to Matron and the kids of the Home

Signing the donation register

Completing my name on the receipt

My sister Kemi with some of the kids

JAS

A Trek For Charity - The Article from The National Mirror

2012-12-26T23:01:00.005+01:00

A Trek For Charity By Funmi Johnson

Adeyinka James Shorungbe is not the type of person who treks long distance. But for charity the bank manager did 175 kilometres of trekking in six days.

For the family of Adeyinka James Shorungbe, 3 December through 8 will always be very remarkable. The dates signify when Adeyinka James Shorungbe embarked and completed a six-day journey on foot from one end of Lagos State to the other (Seme boarder in Badagry to Epe, the Ogun State boarder).

Indeed, Adeyinka James Shorungbe can aptly be described as a rare person with even a rarer passion to must have thought of making such a sacrifice in the name of charity.

A bank manager in a reputable bank, Shorungbe is always with the thought of putting smiles on the faces of the inmates of the Red Cross International motherless Children home in Makoko area for the Christmas. While speaking with Saturday Mirror at the Ogun state boarder last week, Shorungbe disclosed that he always engaged in overall fitness sports and it is something he enjoys doing.

More after the break...

“I enjoy walking long distances. I love walking for fun, endurance and overall fitness.

I quite enjoy it as I find myself being challenged to surpass myself at each time I walk” enthused Shorungbe. According to Shorungbe who embarked on a 175 km walk across Lagos, he has always been very passionate about children and would love to do all in his power to care for them.

“Since I love to walk for fitness, while discussing with some of my friends, they suggested that I could actually do it for charity and that lingered in my heart and right there and then, I agreed to it and that The shoe that did the job was how I came up with the plan” he added.

To show the level of preparedness that Shorungbe made for this long walk, he disclosed to Saturday Mirror that the plan for this 175 km walk took him about a month and a half. “For weeks before commencing on this journey, I practised for it. I also shopped for a pair of trekking shoes for the journey.

I bought a power bank which was really helpful for me during the day to charge my phones and gadget so my phones would not run out of power because I also have a tracker installed on it for people to be able to locate me on the Google map tracker which is also linked to my online accounts and twitter” He further explained that he had also planned the number of kilometres he would be trekking on a daily basis to enable him have an idea of where he would be at a particular time.

“Before embarking on the journey, I had taken a tour to these places to know the routes I will take and how and where to lodge when evening falls. That was how I was able to know that if I could walk an average of 30 km a day, I would be able to complete the journey in six days. It was an interesting and challenging exercise” recalled Shorungbe.

On his experiences during the long walk, Shorungbe recalled that it was really an interesting thing to actually walk through some of those places he has been opportune to drive through only at nights. For me it is another experience entirely.

The Victoria Island to Epe axis is a familiar terrain but the Seme boarder end all the way to CMS is not particularly a familiar one especially on foot. Since the construction work on the Badagry express way started, I have only driven through those places at nights and to actually walk through it during the day, was another experience entirely.

It was quite an interesting journey with challenges too. I remember about two occasions that I had to ease myself in the bush when I got pressed on the way. I also had to eat in a buka somewhere at the Badagry end” On some sights he could consider to be remarkable, Shorungbe recalled that he had quite a few of such sights.

“Somewhere around Badagry was one shrine of something dedicated to a forefather and the bridge by Badagry and also the construction work going on, on the Badagry road. I had never seen it during the day, I only drove past there once at night, I had only been seeing it in the papers but I actually saw it life during the day and I actually walked through it, it was really interesting and remarkable”

On how much he was able to realise on this journey, Shorungbe noted that he has been able to realize both cash and pledges of about N180, 000. “I have been able to realize about N180, 000 both in cash and pledges.

As soon as I have redeemed all the pledges, I would get the cheque ready for the orphanage home” he said. Thinking back on what the journey might have caused him monetary wise, Shorungbe responded: “Do you know I have not even thought of how much I have spent on this project monetarily? This is so because I was really excited to get on with it and achieve my goal and I thank God that I was able to see this project through to this final stage and I hope to do more in future.

And for the encouragement of my friend and colleagues like Chinedu, an old friend who came to join me on the last day and walked 10 km with me and Ebele who also walked 22kms with me, it is indeed very encouraging to find some people who believe in you and what you want to do. They made the final stage of the journey more fun for me” Indeed apart from having a good heart, Shorungbe musty also have been blessed with a good family.

While speaking with his mother Mrs. Luccinder Rokosu, she noted that from childhood, Shorungbe had always taken a great loving to children in particular and would do anything for them to be happy.

“I have always known my son to be very loving and caring especially towards children. He also likes to do all manner of sports and long walks.

The day his wife told me he walked from his office in Bonny Camp in Victoria Island to his house in Lekki after Chevron, I was shocked. Even when he wanted to start on this journey, he did not tell me at the initial stage until Sunday when he took off. He called me and at that time, there was nothing I could do because he is a strong willed person that would do whatever he has decided to do come what may. All I could do was to pray for him.

On how she felt the first few days, Rokosu recalled; “I couldn’t sleep for the first two days especially the days he spent at the Badagry end. I only started having respite when he got to Festac; at least that is closer home” Ronke Shorungbe, the wife of the Lagos trekker also noted that her husband has a rare passion for children and sports. When he told me of this project, I was really crossed because my major fear was the issue of security.

He told me that he would not be walking at night but will close every day’s trekking by 6pm and start from wherever he stops the following day. It was quite a strange one on me but knowing my husband well, he would do whatever he determines to do, he’s unstoppable.

I thank God for the grace granted him to complete this journey so far” While speaking with Ebele Ofulue, a colleague of his who joined him on the last day and walked 22 kilometres with him said this of Shorungbe. “He is a kind of person that would do whatever he says he will do.

He told me about this project about last year and that is to show you that he is one who keeps at whatever he wants to do. I took up much running slightly over a year ago and I met others who love to run and I have done a few races locally and internationally and when Yinka told me about this project he was going to do for charity, I was excited about it and wanted to join him but because of work I couldn’t join him all the while until this final day and I am happy I was able to do 22 kilometres with him. I am happy to be here” On his future project, Shorungbe said he has intentions to do other projects like this in future.

“I am looking at a walk from Lagos to Togo for the future. I am still thinking about it and I also hope to become a centurion one day when I will be able to do 100 kilometres a day. This journey so far has helped me burn over 12, 000 calories and I am happy” noted Shorungbe.

Culled from the National Mirror - A Trek for Charity

After The Walk

2012-12-24T17:54:00.000+01:00

The next couple of days after completing the walk, I was treading on my feet with some bit of pain from the blisters. That was about the only reminder telling on my body that I had just completed 175km/6 days walk across Lagos State. Other than that, I was fine.

I have received mad love and support from everyone; colleagues, family, friends, acquaintances, tweeps - unbelievable. My first day back at work, when I walked into the office I received a standing ovation from my colleagues on our floor. It was incredible. I inspire them? Little did they know how their deep support has inspired me.

And there were others…friends and total strangers who came across #walkacrosslagos and simply threw their weight behind the trek morally and by redeeming pledges. Awesome. Sometimes I get introduced as “Do you what this guy did?” Then I get to relay my experience to new friends.

A couple of news articles have been published about #walkacrosslagos. Most notable is Funmi Johnson’s double piece in the National Mirror here and here. I think I’ll C&P the complete article from Saturday National Mirror. #walkacrosslagos also made it to NTA 2 Evening News bulletin on Friday 14^th Dec with an encore on the NTA Network Newsline programme on Sunday 16^th Dec. I’m trying to get the footage reformatted so I post online in a bit.

And lastly the pledges…wow. I’d set out a target of N100,000 to raise for the Red Cross Society Motherless Babies Home in Makoko, Yaba. With pledges of about N182,000 receive, at the end of the day we realized a total redeemed amount of N115,000 – well over the target amount.

I am so pleased and grateful for everyone that donated money for this cause…okay wait, I am going to do a post dedicated to you guys. Without you, we would not have been able to go to the Motherless Babies Home with that cheque topping N100k.

Christmas is here. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ahead.

JAS

#walkacrosslagos Day 6 in Pictures

2012-12-16T23:45:00.001+01:00

Pure Fire Miracle Ministries...they even had Saudi Arabia's flag up.

Ebele on Epe bridge. She joined me for last day's walk

On Epe Bridge

Epe Junction

More pictures after the break...

In Epe Towm

We liked the backdrop looking down on Epe Town and water behind

Quick pic before making the final trek down Epe-Ibeju Ode road to the Endpoint

Chinedu and Tj came to join us at Epe Town. So 10km from the Endpoint, Edu joined the trekking

Ebele found the water truck fascinating

Michael Otedola College of Education

My powerbank

A Stanbic ATM at Eredo Local Govt office

Neat looking house

About 3km to the Endpoint now. It was raining ahead and drizzling where we were

Close to Endpoint

A number of establishments are named after M. Otedola...this market, a housing estate, another school

Endpoint just ahead. TJ coming to join us for the last few steps

Endpoint...with Ebele and Chinedu

With Ronke and Jadesola. My mum was also came, Funmi Johnson from the National Mirror...we actually had a small party at the Endpoint

#walkacrosslagos...completed

End of Day 6

#walkacrosslagos Day 5 in Pictures

2012-12-16T23:11:00.000+01:00

Stork statuettes on a lawn somewhere near Lakowe

Bogije

Neat looking filling station. The finest I've seen all along my trail

Came across 2 herdsmen, Yusuf and Musa. They were actually fighting over who will hold the stick to appear in the picture

Eleko Junction

More pictures after the break...

Looks like PAN University is moving further down the road

There's a church on the other side of the road

Under my shade

At a rest break in Ibeju Aje

The really really really Long Bridge

Exiting Ibeju Lekki

Both feet now in bandages...after 5 days walking

End of day 5 at Checkpoint F

#walkacrosslagos Day 4 in Pictures

2012-12-16T22:50:00.000+01:00

Checkpoint D was home so Jade was happy to me in the morning

I had to put bandages on my right foot to protect the blister

Restocked my supplies for the next 3 days, the backpack became quite heavy

Relics of what must have a serious accident just by the Chevron/Conservation Toll Plaza

More pictures after the break...

Why did I take this picture again...oh yeah, shopping plaza at Ajah Bus Stop. I never noticed it before because a very rowdy bus park is right in front of it. #locationfail

The road ahead...just pass Abraham Adesanya Estate

The Big Treat is gone...Re: #walkacrosspeninsula

Lagos Business School

No guesses what happens in this hotel

Awoyaya

Coscharis, Awoyaya

A school next to a church or a church next to a school

Eputu Town gate

Daylight was diminishing on the approach to Checkpoint E

The blister on the second day.

I got another smaller blister now on the second foot

End of Day 4

#walkacrosslagos Day 3 in Pictures

2012-12-16T21:46:00.000+01:00

A fruits depot just after Alakija, Festac

Hard to see from this picture, but this is furniture village at Agboju, Festac

Plantain stems dump

Construction work going on. Festac First Gate in the distance

Approaching Mile 2 bus stop

More pictures after the break

Blue Rail Mile 2 Station coming up

Left Mile 2, Alafia ahead

Blue Rail Station, Alafia

The Badagry Expressway corridor is changing...Blue Rail tracks next to BRT lane

The sun was intense on Day 3

Orile Station

Blue Rail elevated tracks starts from Orile

Thats George from NTA crew. They met up with me at Iganmu to interview me.

Iganmu

Also had Bisi Olatilo crew film me and also interview.

Walking also Eko Bridge

Closing in on Lagos Island

Outer Marina

The former NITEL H/O. I believe its been sold to...

Colleagues at work when I stopped over

Bye, see you later...

Got home and me feet were really sore with one blister and another threatening to develop. Cooling them off in ice water

My phone went off before I got to Checkpoint D so I couldn't get a screenshot of my entire day's walk

#walkacrosslagos Day 2 in Pictures

2012-12-15T14:32:00.000+01:00

The sun was out from the get go on Day 2

Can't remember what this is and why I took the picture. I think it was some sort of shine or religious grounds

My water bottle, i mix glucose and water in there everyday

Another shine looking edifice

Three tanks...a long standing landmark

More pictures after the break

Look out towers at the old tollgate on the approach to Agbara

The sun was blazing now, the umbrella made sense

Pillars of a bridge never completed...just outside Agbara Town

Lunch/rest break at Agbara...energy bar, not very tasty but fit for purpose

Dude came around to sign me up for MTN MobileMoney

Sand dredging operation under Agbara bridge

Infamous water tank at FGC Ijanikin

My Alma Mater...you know I had to take this picture right

The defunct Volkswagen of Nigeria

Rest break at Barracks Cantoment...my feet were killing me

Ran into a herd of cattle at Ojo Barracks

Outside the International Trade Fair, was very rowdy and dusty

End of Day 2 at Checkpoint C

Settled for some eba and egusi for dinner

#walkacrosslagos Day 1 in Pictures

2012-12-15T14:02:00.001+01:00

I was warned not to take pictures of the custom/immigration officers by the border checkpoint so I took this picture instead right next to them

I noticed my phone was indicating MTN Benin

Got something to eat at the border - at Mama Calabar's place

About to start walking the long way back - from Seme Border Town

More pictures after the break

The road gets very close to the shoreline at some points. You can see the ocean

Located myself on Latitude

Journey of 175km, starts with...

Bells University coming to Badagry?

I saw a pile of bones on the road side. They don't look human though

Some large scale construction along the Badagry Exp Way but no signage to indicate what was being constructed

Going keffiyeh to get some shade

Encountered a long flat bridge on the approach to Badagry Town

The main bridge over the water before you get to Badagry. Customs/NDLEA checkpoint on the right of the picture

Chilled out for a little break at the foot of the bridge just opposite the Customs checkpoint

Crossing the bridge - a lot of those brown stuff of the footpath were poo pats

Just after walking pass Badagry roundabout (I forgot to take a picture there), I came across the French Village

Plastic recycling collection point

International Training Centre - not sure what the training focus is

I stopped here at the end of Day 1 - a location called MTN. With the comms masks, I can understand why its called so

Just shy of Checkpoint B at the end of Day 1

#walkacrosslagos Day 6 in Tweets

2012-12-09T16:22:00.000+01:00

Day 6 #walkacrosslagos Up early with a call from Ebele, my walking partner for the final trail today Dec 08, 2012
Ebele is the runner I mentioned yesterday Dec 08, 2012
The plan is to return to Checkpoint F and set off to Endpoint G #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/haF0JgOH Dec 08, 2012
@akalejaiye Today is the last day, I've covered 155km, doing the final 20km today with Ebele #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
RT @akalejaiye @elrufai .Pls kindly help RT for @alldatjas who walked 175km (Badagry to Epe) to raise funds for charity #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Two feet blisters but that's not stopping #walkacrosslagos, we're getting to Ogun State border today http://t.co/z26cQ5oP Dec 08, 2012
Started off from Checkpoint F with Ebele. Estimated time to Endpoint G is 2pm to finally complete #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Last tweet, time check was 09:53 Dec 08, 2012
10:25 Pure Fire Ministries, massive grounds with loads of flags #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
@akalejaiye how you sabi? Nah your church be that for vigils and holy ghost night things Dec 08, 2012
#SimilaritiesBtwBadagryandEpe Coming from West, both have an expressway leading to them #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
#SimilaritiesBtwBadagryandEpe Both have a large body of water next to them #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
#SimilaritiesBtwBadagryandEpe both have curve bridge over the water leading to the town #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
10:53 Epe Bridge #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Thats Ebele on Epe Bridge #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/SoWq48qE Dec 08, 2012
About 14km now...RT @uzomariano Hw far are u 4rm d finish line? @alldatjas Dec 08, 2012
11:21 Epe Junction #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/MMGmOjs5 Dec 08, 2012
Turning right, gonna walk thru Epe Town #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
11:50 Epe Town Centre #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
12:02 Tj and @braazeal hooked with our trail. They will be driving ahead to mark out the End Zone #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
12:31 Leave Epe Town, approaching Endpoint G #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012

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12:54 Odomola-Epe, rest stop #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
13:08 Approaching Endpoint G, just north of Ibonwon #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/o0JTX124 Dec 08, 2012
With @braazeal and Ebele on the trail #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/fvhpTTFP Dec 08, 2012
RT @LadejobiAde @alldatjas good luck we are all very proud of you... #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
14:04 Poka #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
All parties heading to the Endpoint now...@Rronnie, Jadesola, the press, TJ and @braazeal walking along with Ebele and I @walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
I've become one with them...Matrix things Thanks bro RT @George_brown01 @alldatjas well done Brother. How u coping with d Blisters Dec 08, 2012
14:27 Noforija-Epe #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
I heard jollof rice, chicken with ice cold coke with be at the Endpoint, getting tempted to fly bike now #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
FYI, how I keep my phone juiced up on the trail...my power bank #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/jBIO6pko Dec 08, 2012
14:52 Eredo...and its about to rain #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
15:05 Odoragunshin #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
15:12 Ibonwon. Endpoint is about 30mins away #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Almost everything around is named after Otedola...Otedola College, Otedola Market, Otedola Pry School, Otedola Estate, shoo #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
15:33 Mojoda-Epe. We are knocking down on Ogun State now Dec 08, 2012
Thats right, the dotted line is where Lagos ends #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/jRftg6XF Dec 08, 2012
I can see the "Welcome to Ogun State" sign ahead #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Day 6, #walkacrosslagos completed http://t.co/ALQ5Xdsx Dec 08, 2012
175km, Days 6, Seme Lagos Border to Lagos/Ogun Border #walkacrosslagos completed @dupekilla @luchiesO @AO1379 @lindaikeji @jeremyweate Dec 08, 2012
Time of completion 16:20 Dec 08, 2012
RT @jeneezone @alldatjas @dupekilla @luchiesO @AO1379 @lindaikeji @jeremyweate. Well done JAS!! And for a good cause too! #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012
Thanks bro RT @AO1379 Well done sir, top man RT @alldatjas: 175km, Days 6, Seme Lagos Border to Lagos/Ogun Border #walkacrosslagos completed Dec 08, 2012
Yes o...back home now RT @the3rdGoogleBoy Brv. Have u reached chkpt G? @alldatjas #walkacrosslagos Dec 08, 2012

JAS

#walkacrosslagos Day 5 in Tweets

2012-12-09T16:15:00.002+01:00

Day 5 Feeling renewed again after 7 hrs sleep. Got another blister on my second foot, minor and treated. I keep on walking #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Long stretch of trail ahead thru Ibeju Lekki to get to Checkpoint F #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/qeq9Un8Q Dec 07, 2012
Thanks bro RT @kpeetee But if CNN covers #walkacrosslagos now, all those hacks that can't even string a proper sentence will jump... Dec 07, 2012
Starting off about an hour later than usual today. I got Checkpoint F and beyond as my target today #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Shout out to Zainab, Ladi, Tobi for the mad hospitality #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Thanks for love RT @MobileMoneyshow @alldatjas hello sir. were you able to listen to d show yesterday? had a little accident, but we thk God Dec 07, 2012
Wanna know the Checkpoints and the story behind #walkacrosslagos? http://t.co/xp7K8rIL Dec 07, 2012
@lekan2me Day 5 of 6... http://t.co/xp7K8rIL Dec 07, 2012
10:29 Imaletalafia Town #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Thanks my brother RT @George_brown01 @alldatjas Best of Luck Today chief. All The best sir Dec 07, 2012
10:41 Shapati Town. Familiar trail for me, about comforting cos I know whats ahead for the next 30km #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Mad love and support from Dare. Stopped by on the trail 2 days in a row #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/yKDlvKyp Dec 07, 2012
Dude, sup? You bac at work? RT @akalejaiye RT @alldatjas: 10:29 Imaletalafia Town#walkacrosslagos.So how many kms have covered now? Dec 07, 2012
10:56 Alaun Village Woooooow, am on fire this morning. The pain from my blisters and my brain have become one, insane #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012

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The stealth GB. Howz the shop holding up? RT @e_porsche @alldatjas Bruv! This is GB :p Dec 07, 2012
I trust RT @e_porsche @alldatjas @akalejaiye he's @work ....chillin like a boss as always Dec 07, 2012
11:23 Igando Oloja Dec 07, 2012
11:36 Ayeteju Village Dec 07, 2012
I got a friend from work joining me tomorrow for the last Day of #walkacrosslagos. Dec 07, 2012
She's a runner, her name is Ebele. Done a few marathons including the Dubai Marathon #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
I will have to plead with her to slow down to my pace cos she can eat me for breakfast #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
12:00 Abulepanu #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
@lekan2me Ebele in Finance, 2nd Floor Dec 07, 2012
12:27 Eleko Junction, rest stop #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/QyHiHWq4 Dec 07, 2012
The route and checkpoints are here http://t.co/km8SiyFG RT @blinx4real @alldatjas do you have a map of ur path, pls share #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
@blinx4real #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/qeq9Un8Q Dec 07, 2012
Tomorrow will be Day 6 and the final trail of #walkacrosslagos. The Mrs @Rronnie, Jade, my mum and some press crew will be at the Endpoint G Dec 07, 2012
#lunch, tastes horrible but packed with energy #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/MIo3hsnL Dec 07, 2012
RT @LuchiesO I just came across #walkacrosslagos and i have to say i'm very impressed. Many of us may never have the courage to do good... Dec 07, 2012
Got a call from the po-po, the CP was checking up on me #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Heard #TheExperience is happening today. This is my experience right here #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
RT @realityweb @Gidi_Traffic. Show ur support 4 @alldatjas, currently at Eleko junctn walk frm Seme border to Epe. Pls rt. #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Today is the last day of my leave, so I don't finish #walkacrosslagos, I gats to return to work on Monday else Mr ****** will have my head. Dec 07, 2012
For fun and a cause http://t.co/km8SiyFG RT @BabatundeJnr @alldatjas sorry pls. What's #walkacrosslagos about? Is it 4 a cause or adventure? Dec 07, 2012
Soul Winners Ministry, very colurful #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/9fPZqhEK Dec 07, 2012
Today's activities so far...steaming in on Checkpoint F #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/l9KRfyAU Dec 07, 2012
How I survive under the scorching sun #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/7Z06ctBj Dec 07, 2012
Lol, r u going? RT @e_porsche Joker!! @alldatjas: Heard #TheExperience is happening today. This is my experience right here #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
14:09 Aiyegbami, approaching the really really really really long bridge #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
@mythots lmao, no I wasn't. My mum keeping an eye on things Dec 07, 2012
@LuchiesO thanks Oluchi. Got your mail, at my next rest stop am going to sit down, read it well and reply. Appreciated #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
14:25 Ibeju-Agbe, rest stop at the foot of the really really really long bridge #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
@dupekilla @LuchiesO lmao...A very supportive letter and pledge. Yes she's good Dec 07, 2012
Thanks Lamide RT @IAm_HOrLamZy @alldatjas keep it up bro! #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Am sure I've burnt up all the breakfast I had. Switching to homemade fuel - glucose and water http://t.co/nVI9kN6n Dec 07, 2012
RT @PoliticalTicker US Economy adds 146,000 jobs in November, unemployment drops to 7.7% - http://t.co/ANK0K0VP Dec 07, 2012
15:28 The really really really long bridge #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/MWuHsnmq Dec 07, 2012
On Palmy Bridge RT @IAm_HOrLamZy Where are you presently? Thanks Lamide RT @IAm_HOrLamZy @alldatjas keep it up bro! #walkacrosslagos" Dec 07, 2012
Hahaha.. Someone just called me Armstrong, says I need to be tested for performance enhancing drugs #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
@IAm_HOrLamZy Yes Dec 07, 2012
RT @dupekilla We Live, We Love, We Give, We live..Bless you both @LuchiesO: Love you more! We live, we love, we give...DK @alldatjas Dec 07, 2012
15:59 FYI, the really really really long bridge is approx 3.8km long #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
RT @NkechiObieri @alldatjas You can now give towards #walkcrosslagos on http://t.co/GHYvlFRs! Just go to http://t.co/L2f0UdxR Dec 07, 2012
@NkechiObieri has just help me set up a Cause Page on http://t.co/ApxVPUbb Just go to http://t.co/L2f0UdxR to donate #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
RT @oluwa_todimuu We're still walking across Lagos @alldatjas. Thumbs up bro #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
16:49 Okegun #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
17:05 Stepping into Epe #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/m4hx8XbI Dec 07, 2012
17:46 Checkpoint F, end of Day 5 #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
Cool, smashing RT @e_porsche @alldatjas someone is donating $100 to the cause !!! #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
17:48 Ilamija Nla #walkacrosslagos Dec 07, 2012
So the never seen before autopsy report is finally released to tell us what we already know...BIG died of gunshot wounds. Truly shocking Dec 07, 2012
RT @ThagodSwagga OMG just paid for JD n coke at d bar with a condom...4k me! Dec 07, 2012

JAS

#walkacrosslagos Day 4 in Tweets

2012-12-09T15:56:00.001+01:00

Very true. Track me on my blog or my TL. Day 4 2day RT @realityweb @Gidi_Traffic How tru is this >> @alldatjas is walkin from Seme to Epe.. Dec 06, 2012
Thanks dude, done RT @uzomariano I hear u are trekkin 4rm seme border 2 epe 4charity? Thumbs man. I m ffg u kindly ffbk Dec 06, 2012
Got a few on my TL, different views. Try dis http://t.co/KSIpq31u RT @realityweb Tweetpic pls "@alldatjas: Very true. Track me... Dec 06, 2012
Up now, still at Checkpoint D. Having breakfast Dec 06, 2012
The blister has healed a bit, but still a little 'discomforting'. Soldiering on #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Day 4, setting off from Checkpoint D #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/qeq9Un8Q Dec 06, 2012
Blister bandaged and padded, 24km to Checkpoint E, steady does it #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Familiar trail to Ajah, then Awoyaya, done the walk close to ten times Dec 06, 2012
With my colleagues at Stanbic when I stopped over at work yesterday#walkacrosslagos http://t.co/aN2stmBw Dec 06, 2012
Ok, first time I'm pressed to do a No. 2 while walking. Where's a bush when you need one #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
10:09 VGC #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
10:30 Ajah My backpack is a little heavy cos I got supplies for the next days stashed in #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
A little confession... Checkpoint D was actually by my house, so Jade was happy to see daddy #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/YD26eNKd Dec 06, 2012
11:02 Abraham Adesanya, rest stop Dec 06, 2012
Walked into the city, walked in the city, now walking away from the city... #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Thanks Mayowa RT @MayowaAkinjo Nice one going yinka..really motivating.#walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
11:49 Lagos Business School. My pace as slowed considerably from Monday/Tuesday's pace #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
After 4 days and over 100km, I have renewed respect for @thesmiletrek (5,000km), Mark Moxon 1,750 km), Stratford (8,000km) #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
@e_porsche not yet, Day 4 today. Thereafter, 2 more days to go Dec 06, 2012
12:28 Ogidan Town Dec 06, 2012
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13:06 Sangotedo Last night's Egusi is accompanying me on today's walk... #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Doing good George, heading to Checkpoint E #walkacrosslagos RT @George_brown01 @alldatjas how is my brother doin Dec 06, 2012
Had to do another No. 2 induced stop. Egusi and walking don't mix #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Much love Dupe RT @dupekilla Well done @alldatjas. I am following your trail and rooting all the way for you. Keep going! #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
14:09 Crown Estate Dec 06, 2012
Few people have asked, "How will we know if you just decide to hop on a bike or enter bus" #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Truth is you can't and truth is I won't be deceiving anyone. I just won't be able to tell myself that I #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Thanks, ffbk RT @xexiekandy Nw ff @alldatjas ! Ur wify jx told me about ur walk nw. Oya ff bak. Weldone daddy jade. ☺ Dec 06, 2012
And Tafa got 6mths RT @NigeriaNewsdesk A 20 yr-old man, Matthew Iroko, has been sentenced to 2 yrs in prison by a Court 4 stealin a chicken Dec 06, 2012
Thats right Dee, thanks RT @LadejobiAde @alldatjas its what is in ur heart that matters. We trust u. It's also for charity. #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
RT @dupekilla @alldatjas is doin somethin different... somethin crazy... something for GOOD! Check #walkacrosslagos and http://t.co/s0dEaVGr Dec 06, 2012
14:50 Abijo GRA, rest stop #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
Land full here well well RT @mythots @alldatjas land dey there? i wan buy land for epe oh!!! Dec 06, 2012
I've been fortunate 2 have had locations where I could shower, freshen up each day. Walk Asia, The Amazon, Walk Across Africa must all been crazy Dec 06, 2012
16:14 Awoyaya, Checkpoint E. Still walking, want to make up some ground ahead of tomorrow Dec 06, 2012
@MobileMoneyshow thanks Biyi. Are you on air this evening? Dec 06, 2012
@MobileMoneyshow thanks Biyi much appreciation #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
RT @MobileMoneyshow @alldatjas i cant wait to get N500 off movie tickets at Genesis Deluxe Palms by paying through Stanbic mobilemoney *909# Dec 06, 2012
There's a stark difference between Lekki Exp Way and Badagry Exp. Expecting tolling soon my Aworian brothers Dec 06, 2012
17:21 Mayfair Gardens Dec 06, 2012
Walking pass Victoria Court Cemetery (again)...RIP Obinna and other souls passed on #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
@MobileMoneyShow to shoutout support for #walkacrosslagos today live on Talk FM 99.3 @NigeriainfoFM at 6:30pm Dec 06, 2012
1748 Eputu Town, rest stop Dec 06, 2012
This is the first time I'll be stopping at the same shop/spot as I did during #walkacrosspeninsula Dec 06, 2012
Also during #walkacrosspeninsula on Day 2, I was so eager to get to Eleko Junction, I didn't know when I walked past Lakowe #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
RT @the3rdGoogleBoy Day 4 of 175 km #walkacrosslagos. Follow @alldatjas for details... Dec 06, 2012
18:27 Lakowe. Gonna keep on walking until #walkacrosslagos gets a shoutout from the @MobileMoneyshow on @NigeriainfoFM 99.3 Talk Radio Dec 06, 2012
18:42 Way past Lakowe and Checkpoint E. Calling Day 4 a wrap, its getting really dark now #walkacrosslagos Dec 06, 2012
The good thing about having a drink or two, I can pop blisters like am on some anesthetics...numb Dec 06, 2012
Crazy world...RT @NigeriaNewsdesk [YNaija] Victory for ‘Nude Jogger’: Court rules that man can jog naked http://t.co/7pAsA34C Dec 06, 2012
RT @IAm_HOrLamZy An exclusive S/O to @alldatjas , I'm proud to have you as family. Keep up the good work bro.. #walkacrosslagos all da way!! Dec 06, 2012

JAS

#walkacross Day 3 in Tweets

2012-12-05T21:04:00.003+01:00

· * Day 3, slept well, no funny aches this morning. Only problem is my blocked nose, I got carrtah from all the dust inhaled #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Leaving Checkpoint C, Festac. My route 2day will take me thru Mile 2, Orile, Iganmu, Eko Brigde, CMS, Bonny Camp up 2 Lekki #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Looks like a rat has nibbled into my shortbread. I might as well share... Dec 05, 2012
·         Big shout out this morning to friends, colleagues and supporters who have pledged N5/N10 for every km I walk. You drive me #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Thanks Edu RT @BraaZeal @alldatjas keep on moving *thumbs up! Dec 05, 2012
·         I hear iTunes don land RT @AO1379 Only a matter of time till BRF sets his sight on street tradin. We'll c how music is distributed then. Dec 05, 2012
·         RT @mashable Newark Mayor Booker wil just spend $29.78 on food this week, in solidarity with pple living on food stamps http://t.co/lOeVmCOq Dec 05, 2012
·         Cool. I like the Twitter handle you got RT @mythots @alldatjas HOW IS OUR WAKA GOING?, WILL LOOK OUT FOR YOU WHEN U REACH MARINA Dec 05, 2012
·         Nice one Biggie RT @ask4gbolabo @alldatjas We are right behind u Jazzy. Shout out from the IIM crew. Keep representing bro #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Setting off from Checkpoint C, activating Path Tracking #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Alakija onwards to Agboju is a minefield of roadside poopoo #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         09:39 Festac First Gate. Am starting to see firsthand the overground rail and road expansion works. Eko o ni baje #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         The Chinese have learnt from previous bridge construction. No aluminum railing, no mysterious thefts. All concrete railings #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         09:57 Mile 2. I'm the only one using umbrella, then again I'm the only one walking 10s of kilometres #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012

More after the break

·         Ok, will do RT @lekan2me @alldatjas have. Ot been getting updates... Pls let me know when u get to d office area, so we can come cheer u up. Dec 05, 2012
·         @mythots looking like they will be ground level. From Orile to Iganmu is suspended Dec 05, 2012
·         The metro rail stations coming up #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/8oLifXVW Dec 05, 2012
·         The illustrations coming to life. One day, we'll wake n the metro rail will be up and running #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/lsdfJgFa Dec 05, 2012
·         10:54 Orile. I'm scheduled to meet up with some news crew at Costain for an interview #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         5 years from now, some kids will never know what Iganmu, Orile, Mile 2, etc used to look like Dec 05, 2012
·         Mind check...by the end of today I would have walked over 100km #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Approaching Iganmu, I can see Nigerian Breweries in a distant Dec 05, 2012
·         RT @BreakingNews Serbia's ambassador to NATO leaps to death from parking garage platform, officials say - @AP Dec 05, 2012
·         @jeneezone really? Should have holla. Thanks. No work today? Dec 05, 2012
·         11:25 Iganmu Bridge #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Ok, met up with the news crew #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         @jeneezone oh ok. You can complete a form on my blog http://t.co/hXWQXstL, desktop view Dec 05, 2012
·         12:17 On Eko Bridge, centre reservation #walkacrosslagos http://t.co/hXWQXstL Dec 05, 2012
·         13:01 Apongbon, rest stop. Got some more interviews coming up when I get to V/I #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Back in the early 90s my mum had a shop around here. Woulda have been good to pop in and say hello. Dec 05, 2012
·         13:17 Outer Marina #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         @mythots crossing over to CMS bus stop from his office to say hi #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         @lekan2me I'll be at Bonny Camp in 10mins Dec 05, 2012
·         13:52 End of Marina Dec 05, 2012
·         13:59 Bonny Camp, VI. Should be resting here, do some interviews and also meet up with colleagues from Stanbic #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Wow, mad reception at the office. Plus, just heard the bank will match the amount I raise. Thanks guys #stanbic #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         RT @AnjuRay Wow. Walking from the Seme border since Monday. Jut getting to VI. On his way to Epe still. Strong guy. http://t.co/SZGZSBqM Dec 05, 2012
·         RT @AO1379 My friend @alldatjas is about to work past the office, been walking for Seme. Top lad, respect. #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Thanks RT @MsJola @alldatjas wow..been following your progress from Day 1..All the best!!! Dec 05, 2012
·         Very low on juice now. Heading towards Law School. Approx 12km from Checkpoint D #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         The last time I did Bonny Camp to Chevron, Lekki it was at night. Different today #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         15:17 1004 #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         18:38 Chevron, Lekki Checkpoint D #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Got a major blister, it really slowed my pace this afternoon. Trying a remedies to treat it in time to continue tomorrow #walkacrosslagos Dec 05, 2012
·         Checkpoint D, Lekki Chevron RT @lekan2me @alldatjas where are u at the moment? Dec 05, 2012

JAS