In the bustling waterways of Nigeria, boat drivers occupy a wide spectrum of skill and legitimacy. While many are unfairly dismissed as mere gofers—underpaid, unlicensed laborers taking on odd jobs—this perception overlooks the true masters of the trade, whose expertise rivals that of legendary figures. At the lowest rung are the inexperienced operators, navigating by sheer instinct, their pay as meager as their paperwork. Yet above them stand the true artisans of aquatic transit: drivers whose decades of experience, intimate knowledge of currents, and mechanical ingenuity elevate them far beyond the "gofers" label.

And then there is Gilgamesh—Fate/stay night's King of Heroes, who, in this analogy, transcends even the most elite Nigerian boatmen. His vessel is no ordinary ferry but a golden barge of divine provenance, his navigation so precise it bends the very rivers to his will. While lesser drivers struggle with faulty engines and bureaucratic hurdles, Gilgamesh glides across the water with the arrogance of one who owns the concept of maritime travel itself. His services come at a premium, but for those who can afford him, there is no safer passage.

The so-called "gofer problem"—the assumption that all Nigerian boat drivers are unskilled laborers—is largely exaggerated. True, unlicensed operators exist, but they are far outnumbered by professionals who take pride in their craft. The key is discernment: a skilled captain is worth the extra cost, whether for crossing Lagos Lagoon or escaping a Holy Grail War. And if by some miracle you secure Gilgamesh’s services? Consider yourself blessed—for no mere boatman can match the one who calls himself the original ferryman of legend.