The words ‘Local Guide’ was very curious to me and kept me wondering what it is all about when I first discovered it. What is it? What does it entails? Who can be a local guide and what is expected of a local guide? I got it all figured out after taking time to attend a seminar organised by google at Jorgor event center Ibadan Nigeria. I have not regretted being part of it and I’m very proud to be a Local guide from Ibadan Nigeria, West Africa.
Being a local Guide has brought me much joy and it means so much to me in the areas including,
Awareness - Local Guide has made me to be aware of my environment and everywhere I go. Pay critical attention to things, objects and places and bring them on board via google maps so the whole world will benefit and be helpful to those who need description of a particular location.
I love reviewing places, answering questions from places I have visited and as a result help people locate the best place to get their preferred food, event with nice parking space, restaurants, hotels and great landscapes from interesting parts of my country Nigeria particularly at western part of Nigeria.
Seriously the program gave me the privilege to know and meet new people within and out side my geographical area, help to explore more places. Last year i visited a particular restaurant “Ultima” at Oluyole Ibadan, there i discovered other foods were prepared at restaurant like Chinese food and all other food.
I was able to meet new people when i went to confirm and explore the restaurant proper. Local guide program has always be the best thing that has ever happen to me because sometimes when I’m sad i get excited when I answer and do some explorations. Thanks Google for this privilege.