I’m happy to state here that the most interesting thing I’ve done since April 3, 2019 as a Local Guide is Review, editing and adding places to Google Maps.
I am proud to be a local guide because long before being a local guide till now, Google maps helped me in no small measure especially if I’m visiting a place for the first time. I’m able to plan my movement and provide alternative options where necessary.
For this I looked forward to be part of what Google is doing to better the Google Maps.
There are places/locations that some people have edited and photos uploaded with good intentions, but giving wrong information. For such, I make corrections by providing the correct/exalt information.
I work with the Postal Industry (Nigerian Postal Service - NIPOST) and I’m conversant with the addressing and postcode system in my country coupled with the fact that I’m the webmaster of my organization. This made it easy to make reviews, edit and add places to Google Maps
By Reviewing and editing places, I see I’ve able to help people locate places without being misled and also help in putting the right locations in the city on Google map.
And by adding places, I have been able to help and bring closer, business owners and their prospective customers.
Below is a glance of some places I’ve edited and some of the places I’ve added.
Garki Post Office: I edited Garki Post Office (The Corporate Head Office) of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Abuja Zone located along Olusegun Obasanjo / Moshood Abiola way, Area 10, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
I was so excited to have edited this place on the map. And each time I hear people comment and say how they located the office on Google Map, it reminds me that I’m the one who edited it on the Google Maps to assist others.
Mararaba Post Office: Mararaba Post Office is in the outskirt of Abuja. It is located behind Karu High Court, along Abuja/Keffi express way in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Location marker was misleading.
I edited the Mararaba Post Office, a post office under Abuja Zone.
Since the edit, many have been able to located the office and the business turnover is on the increase. I feel fulfilled knowing that I edited the location which has in turns help in bringing her customer closer.
I also edited the location of Junction Mararaba Market which is sited along Abuja/Keffi
Express way besides Brothers Plaza, opposite New Nyanya Transport Park in Nasarawa State.
I edited for New Health Pharmacy Ltd, Meblink Pharmacy, GT Bank, Zenith Bank, Heart Plaza, RCCG Praise Assembly and many more
I added Polling Unit Ambassador of Nigeria: This is nongovernmental organization located in No 1 Rudolf Close, off Katsina – Ala Crescent, Maitama, Abuja
IPCONTECH: I also added IPCONTECH on the Google Map. It is located in Noble Plaza, Annex Area 10, by UTC Shopping Complex, Garki, Abuja
Joel Osagie Birthday Venue: I also added Joel Osagie Birthday Venue on Google Map. This was done because that location has no physical address. Hundred of persons were to locate that place for a birthday venue. With this location added on Google Maps, it was very easy for guests to locate the venue with ease.
I felt so grateful to have had this done on Google maps.
Good Pastures Parish: I added is Good Pastures Parish, located in ZanyaBello Street, Karu Extension II, Abuja.
For me, contributing, reviewing, editing and adding place to Google Maps is a way to say thank you to Google Team for creating Google Maps which has greatly impacted my life.
Through this small action, I have been able to help a customer in search of a location using Google Maps to locate the place they are looking for; help a small business grow; and also make new friend.
I’m grateful for a map that serves people worldwide while also being maintained with constantly updated data by those same people.
Therefore the impact those places I have edited/added are the most interesting thing I’ve done as a Local Guide.