Lagos: An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Akpevwe Ogboru, says she overcame the highs and lows of her 72-day solo motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium and back by keeping a positive mindset.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, at a reception organised for her at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, said her bike had little issues in some countries but she was not deterred on her mission.

Ogboru completed a 35-day solo motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium in support of gender inclusivity on Sept. 4 after setting out from Nigeria on Aug. 1, 2025. She covered approximately 10,265 kilometres across 10 countries and two continents in an expedition.

Themed ‘Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research’, the expedition was designed to spotlight key causes promoting gender inclusivity and amplifying girl-child empowerment initiatives. Ogboru returned to Nigeria on Saturday and was warmly received at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post by senior officers, including the host Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, alongside other Area Controllers within Zone A.

Ogboru said her journey was inspired by a mission to encourage women to pursue their dreams fearlessly, in spite of opposition or doubt from others. ‘It’s been 72 days in 22 countries and I am happy to be finally back. I just like to stay on the positive side of life.’

She expressed hope that the ride would bring about positivity and meaningful impact, adding that the cross-continental experience would further strengthen Africa-Europe relations and foster collaborative growth.

NAN recalls that NCS’s Comptroller-General, Bashir Adeniyi, had lauded Ogboru’s bravery and dedication, reiterating that the service remained committed to creating an enabling environment for bold initiatives that drive institutional growth and societal advancement.