Indrive New Role: Chief Wahala Officer Opens

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the opening of applications for the position of Chief Wahala Officer (CWO), a unique initiative designed to spotlight the everyday transportation and delivery challenges faced by residents of Lagos. The company said the campaign seeks to celebrate the resilience, humour, and creativity of Lagosians as they navigate traffic congestion, delivery delays, and other urban mobility difficulties.

According to the company, the Chief Wahala Officer will be responsible for identifying different forms of “Lagos Wahala,” helping to ease transportation and delivery stress, navigating the city’s notorious traffic and representing the concerns of commuters during frustrating travel experiences. Applicants are required to have at least five years of experience navigating Lagos, a strong understanding of local movement patterns and delivery challenges, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Two outstanding applicants will also receive cash prizes of N1 million and N500,000, respectively.

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Speaking on the initiative, Country Manager of inDrive Nigeria, Oladimeji Timothy, said the campaign goes beyond entertainment and aims to strengthen engagement between the company and the communities it serves. He noted that the initiative provides a platform for authentic storytelling and conversations around urban mobility challenges. Interested Lagos residents are invited to apply by creating relatable content on TikTok or Instagram using the hashtag #inDriveCWO and tagging @indrive.ng.