The streets of Abuja teem with these green and yellow three-wheeled Keke taxis.

Away from the centre of the city, away from the Federal government buildings, and near the various markets that surround the city, swarms of Kekes hurtle along the streets, often crammed with people, paying little regard to the rules of the road.

At road junctions they gather, with the green taxis, and private cars, to collect the dozens of people standing in the dust and fierce sun, waiting for a ride home.

Some day, I just have to take a ride in one…