Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did Bepo choose Ibadan for his passport renewal?
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This question asks why Mr Bepo chose to process his passport renewal in Ibadan rather than elsewhere.
Bepo chose Ibadan for his passport renewal because he was advised that the process would be easier there. Someone recommended Ibadan as a location where the passport application experience would be smoother and less stressful compared to other offices, particularly the notoriously chaotic Lagos immigration office.
The decision was not based on Ibadan being physically closer to his location, having a personal contact at the immigration office, or the fees being cheaper there (since official fees are the same nationwide). The irony in the novel is that despite the advice, Bepo still encounters significant challenges, middlemen, and inflated charges during his passport renewal experience in Ibadan.