“I am tired of this depression. I have no rest of mind” — Mechanical engineer working as dispatch rider cries out
A Nigerian man who identified himself as a professional mechanical engineer has opened up about the struggles he faces working as a dispatch rider to support his family.
In a video shared online, the man said he had been unable to find work in his field despite having several certificates and years of experience.
“I’m tired of this depression. Being a dispatch rider is not easy. No dispatch rider can say he is happy doing the work,” he said.
He explained that he took up dispatch riding after struggling to find customers and work as a mechanic, adding that he needed to feed himself and his family.
According to him, dispatch riders face constant pressure from the police, agberos, LASTMA, road safety officials and customers while working on the road.
“I have no rest of mind. Police will disturb you. Agbero, they will disturb you. LASTMA will disturb you. Road safety will disturb you. Customer will pressure your life,” he said.
The man appealed to anyone who could support him with an opportunity to relocate abroad, saying he was willing to work and repay whoever helped him.
“I’m tired. I have a family I’m feeding. No help, I don’t support myself. I’m tired,” he added.
