Misterpaul:
I actually work at the Lagos airport (MMIA). And for some weeks now i have noticed that the number of foreigners (especially the Indians) departing the country has increased. The departure hall is always full to capacity and crowded.

Not only that the numbers has increased, they now travel with lot of baggages which weighs as much as 64kg for 2bags(32kg each). This indicates that they might not be coming back anytime soon.

The last time the departure hall was ever crowded like this was last year March, few days before the general election, when many foreigners and "big men" were leaving Nigeria with their families because of the anticipated electoral violence which never happened.

Even when i asked my elder Brother, who works with BA(British Airways). He said that he also noticed the mass exodus, most especially the Indians.
He even said some airlines have also increased their ticket cost by more than 50%...imagin first class ticket from Lagos to London is now abt 3million naira and economy ticket is as high as 800k. Most international Airlines, have stopped operating with their Airbuses in Nigeria, they now operate with smaller aircrafts to cut cost.

So, i wonder what could be chasing these foreigners out of Nigeria. Could it be the fuel scarcity wahala or maybe they have a very important festival they want to go and celebrate in there country.

I heard most duplexes and flats in Illupeju are now vacant, Anyone who knows Illupeju very well, will know that, that is the headquarters of Indians living in Nigeria..Estate agents can confirm that.




OAM4J , Mynd44 please i need people's view on this.

ckmayoca:
They will come now and say the people leaving are the corrupt ones but the legit ain't leaving.

rusher14:


Those 800k flights are to what countries?

As a frequent flyer I haven't noticed this surge in passengers at the airport, neither have I witnessed a significant hike in flight relative to the dollar price

GudluckIBB:
Let them go

Indians and lebanese are more dubious and corruopt than Pdp members

We are better off without them

But Op there is a particular festival in india which they celebrate at this time of the year and it is a must they will all travel for the festival

ckmayoca:
They will come now and say the people leaving are the corrupt ones but the legit ain't leaving.

Misterpaul:

I hope u knw that most industries in Nigeria are owned and run by these indians and Lebanese. If they all leave, won't that further damage our already damaged economy?

pendusky:


Frequent flyer to where? Lagos >Daura

Op is not talking about Local wing of MMA but International wing...


OP with the oyibo calculations (Like the one they do calculate when Eclipse or volcano will occur) they knew the economy will affect them badly in due course so it better they go find work in their homes rather than staying here and get lost!

If only Buhari can resign honourably, we would celebrate him, this economic crisis and hardship is making GEJ a Hero!

I pray we continue to endure pending 2019 when we will vote in another 4 yrs of hardship!

Ahmeduana:

MR MAN SHINE YOUR EYES, THIS IS REAL BAD OMEN WHEN STRANGERS ARE LIVING A TOWN, A CITY OR A COUNTRY.

rusher14:


Being online affords one some anonymity such that even the unemployed may assume level status with others. It is a leveler and I like it this way.

I know for sure that a ticket to London Heathrow via Paris bought on Monday for a Thursday departure cost less than 350K.

Note 1 dollar = 320 Naira parallel market rate.

So this fare is largely consistent with prices of previous years.

So again I ask, what routes cost as much as 800k for economy class.

yemar:

actually I am a confirmed wailler but you are correct on this. Tickets to UK is still below 300k but with some restrictions.

kettykings:
Let them leave if they want to leave no body should distract buhari regime.

rusher14:


Being online affords one some anonymity such that even the unemployed may assume level status with others. It is a leveler and I like it this way.

I know for sure that a ticket to London Heathrow via Paris bought on Monday for a Thursday departure cost less than 350K.

Note 1 dollar = 320 Naira parallel market rate.

So this fare is largely consistent with prices of previous years.

So again I ask, what routes cost as much as 800k for economy class.

ckmayoca:
They will come now and say the people leaving are the corrupt ones but the legit ain't leaving.

Jirate:


As if the bloody Regime in on a Good Course. Anyway, I trust Nigerians, they know when to Jettison this Evil Government.

Misterpaul:

What!?..BA ticket Lagos-London less than 350k naira?
Sir, u definitly have no idea of what you ar talking abt. Im giving u first-hand information here. Even BA business class now is almost 2million.

rusher14:


Those 800k flights are to what countries?

As a frequent flyer I haven't noticed this surge in passengers at the airport, neither have I witnessed a significant hike in flight relative to the dollar price

rusher14:


Those 800k flights are to what countries?

As a frequent flyer I haven't noticed this surge in passengers at the airport, neither have I witnessed a significant hike in flight relative to the dollar price

rusher14:


Please read my post again but this time slowly.

In case you you really aren't up to it realise I mentioned London Heathrow via Paris which more or less forecloses BA.

Avoid being in a haste to debunk a statement without being thorough.

I know many are looking for ways to bad mouth government but that's not going to happen when some of us have facts.

rusher14:


Being online affords one some anonymity such that even the unemployed may assume level status with others. It is a leveler and I like it this way.

So again I ask, what routes cost as much as 800k for economy class.