Despite their disabilities, they made themselves useful to the society, and did what was called well done jobs. The road was busy as motorists drove
hastily through Wempco Road to link an intersection connecting Omole and
Ogba Bus Stop. Pedestrians also walked briskly to avoid being hit by
any of the speeding drivers plying the bumpy road while a self-appointed
traffic warden stood behind a traffic box, directing motorists.
Though physically deformed, the way he
gave ‘stop’ and ‘move’ orders to motorists caught the attention of many
passers-by who watched him with admiration. Although his words were not
coherent, his hand signals were enough warning to any car owner not to
move until told otherwise. He could not even talk with OUR CORRESPONDENT as he was busy and also because of his state. It was gathered that the
unofficial traffic warden, who is popularly known as Taiwo in the area,
is a wonder to many people who have seen him control traffic. A recharge
cards seller in the area, who identified herself as Ogechi, said Taiwo
controls traffic well to the surprise of many of those who have
encountered him because of his plight
