Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has advocated for some touts popularly referred to as area boys or agbero.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the mother of one who is an indigene of Edo State but resides in Lagos State said some of these touts are skilled however, they may need rehabilitation but the government will rather use them for selfish political gains.
Etinosa further noted that one cannot truly appreciate the skills possessed by touts, until they experience a car breakdown on the road, as some of them are highly adept and can offer assistance in such situations.
She wrote:
“Until your car spoils on the road you will never value agberos. Some of them are so skilled. I feel rehabilitation is very much possible by a willing government but some government will rather use them as thugs. I didn’t call anybody’s name”.
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Touts are individuals who engage in activities such as soliciting business or promoting goods or services in a persistent or aggressive manner. They are often associated with the travel industry, where they approach tourists and offer to provide them with transportation, lodging, or other services for a fee.
In some cases, touts engage in illegal activities, such as selling counterfeit goods or tickets. They may also misrepresent the quality or availability of the goods or services they are promoting.
Touts can be found in many different industries and contexts, but they are generally viewed negatively by society because of their aggressive and often dishonest behaviour. They are often seen as a nuisance or even a threat to public safety, particularly in areas with high levels of tourism or commercial activity. They are also used as machinery by the government to disrupt peaceful protests or elections.
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