Usherette1:
I need an accommodation close to town like Apo resettlement. Budget 150k. Please help a sister, it's urgent

law001:

My guess is either your family is in Abuja or you are very comfortable here if not, you will see the motivation immediately your host you are squatting with start giving you attitude.

My advice, leave your comfort zone now... be swift about it. If you are a graduate and have served, time is far spent.

And my motivation is, I have a family to support... I lost my dad late last year and I'm taking responsibility of contributing my quota to the well being of my family back home, at least before I get married... it's a personal task.

You don't need to lose your dad before you get motivated.

Please brother, do something before something do you.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF A WELL DESIGNED AND ATTRACTIVE CV.. FREE OF CHARGE.

My joy is that every young man/woman should take up responsibility.

law001:

My guess is either your family is in Abuja or you are very comfortable here if not, you will see the motivation immediately your host you are squatting with start giving you attitude.

My advice, leave your comfort zone now... be swift about it. If you are a graduate and have served, time is far spent.

And my motivation is, I have a family to support... I lost my dad late last year and I'm taking responsibility of contributing my quota to the well being of my family back home, at least before I get married... it's a personal task.

You don't need to lose your dad before you get motivated.

Please brother, do something before something do you.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF A WELL DESIGNED AND ATTRACTIVE CV.. FREE OF CHARGE.

My joy is that every young man/woman should take up responsibility.

OnuohaClever:

observed the content of your thread and your response so far to issues raised. my background is similar to yours as your experience in Abuja.
I was posted to Abuja for youth service, after the orientation camp, I jettisoned where I was posted and my destiny in my own hands by GOING FROM OFFICE TO OFFICE in a city a hardly know my way around. I will just enter a bus (from NYSC camp house in Kubwa) to Abuja municipal and I would my discretion to drop anywhere along Wuse, central area and Garki to continue my search. fast forward 2016, i own a 3 bedroom, 3 cars, a thriving business, married and govt job. I am sharing my story to serve as an encouragement to someone out there. As a Christian, the bible says 'work and pray'. So many of us 'pray' a lot while discarding the 'work' aspect and we still expect God to bless us. For you to succeed in life, u must preserve, focused, committed, dedicated and trust in only God to BLESSS the works of thy hand (and that my friend is the true 'blessing). happy new month

law001:

My guess is either your family is in Abuja or you are very comfortable here if not, you will see the motivation immediately your host you are squatting with start giving you attitude.

My advice, leave your comfort zone now... be swift about it. If you are a graduate and have served, time is far spent.

And my motivation is, I have a family to support... I lost my dad late last year and I'm taking responsibility of contributing my quota to the well being of my family back home, at least before I get married... it's a personal task.

You don't need to lose your dad before you get motivated.

Please brother, do something before something do you.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF A WELL DESIGNED AND ATTRACTIVE CV.. FREE OF CHARGE.

My joy is that every young man/woman should take up responsibility.

Stricklybidness:
Currently in abuja and in need of a job...will appreciate if any of you could help a brother.
I have experience in logistics and procurement...I have also worked with NGOs....you can reach me on 07061221512..God bless you all...

Richdee1:


Please which NGO did u work with in Abuja??

aspirebig:
Abuja is a fine place to be in.

If you are fresher in Abuja, pls stay in FCT and avoid Abuja core city. You can get good accommodation in Lugbe, Chika, Kuje,etc.

There are good roads to connect you to your place of work. Avoid fake life and fake friends, live within your means and you will be happy.

Cleo18:


Please don't advise anyone to stay in Lugbe. Lugbe is an unhygienic slum and govt needs to go demolish all the buildings there. Better to stay in another state comfortably than to come stay in Lugbe all in the name of staying in Abuja.

There are better and cheaper apartments in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and other cities compared to that dirty slum called Lugbe in Abuja.

makingsense:



Op no advice for the guys!!

For the babe's don't mind him.. my house is always free

law001:
This thread is inspired by a touching story of a Nairalander (Pretty002) on fp today.

READ!
https://www.nairaland.com/3019959/trials-fresh-abuja-resident

Introduction:
Abuja is a fast growing city that presents great prospects hence many Nigerian Youths especially graduates ( a handful from neighbouring countries) troop into this Nigeria Big Apple to either pursue their career or work for a living.
No doubt, Abuja's population is increasing by the day majority of which are youths.
Hence it is peculiar to meet various challenges in this fast growing city.
Some of the problems that are common will be listed and discussed and possible ways of coping with then will be proffered. While doing this, I'll briefly state my personal experience as a Fresher and how I'm surviving as I'm still a fresher.

Please note that there is no hard and fast rule of survival. What will work for Peter (my late father's name) might not work for Paul.
Read and learn.

1. Accommodation:
This was and is still the biggest problem in Abuja... for those who didn't read Pretty002's story, she discussed extensively how she has been suffering from this same issue.
But do you know that there are more empty houses in Abuja than the ones people live in? That's by the way side though. For freshers, this poses a big problem.

For those planning on coming to abuja to work or stay, accommodation in Abuja is very expensive far expensive than Lagos. For those doubting Thomas, come and see for yourself. So when coming here, plan on where to stay at least for the first few months before you can get your own place.

Solution:
Please and please before leaving home, create a network of TRUSTED friends minimum of 2 living Abuja already that you can stay with for the time being.

For me, I had 3 friends I could stay with when I was coming to Abuja. And to avoid too much shakara from any, I was shuttling the 3 houses during the weekends but I spent the week in one of the houses cus it was in town closer to my workplace.

Always suggest and support any arrangement that will encourage better leaving for your host.
As for me, the very first dat I stayed at my friends place, I contributed a larger part in buying gas, I did the dishes even when I didn't use them. Subsequently, I supported him financially in paying for water bill, bought groceries and cooked.
Please don't see it as slavery. You are the one at the disadvantaged end here.
Except you are very comfortable, do not stay in your friends place more than 3 months. Have a plan of getting your own place when you get a job, no matter how small or how far the place is.

Lastly, on accommodation, please ladies! Do not stay in a guy's house unless he's your brother or close and very close relative.

2. Getting a Job:
This is also another tough part in Abuja. Getting a job is not easy at all. Although I got my present job 2 days upon landing Abuja, I have friends who up till now are still searching for job.
Please plan well and don't rely on that uncle that promised to give you a job once you move to Abuja (due respect to those faithful to their words).

As for me, immediately I stepped into Abuja, I started searching for job the next morning. I moved from office to office, I printed my CV and made lots of copies. I submitted my CV in several offices.
On the next day I continued.
I still remember my line whenever I entered any office. "I'm a lawyer, my name is... I moved into Abuja yesterday and I decided to move round to see if there is any vacancy for a lawyer". The answer was usually NO until I walked into my present office and fortunately for me, there were conducting interview for lawyers and luckily I was the only one employed after the interview.

3. Cost of transportation: after accommodation, transportation is the most expensive thing in Abuja. Some people spend about A thousand naira going to work every day. Have a plan of financing your transportation at least before you get a job to when you get a job and paid. Do not rely on your host to give you transport even if your host is your relative.

4. Feeding:
this won't pose a major problem unless you are eating at your hosts house. Always support the cooking arrangement in the house. Do not be a virus. Even if your host is not the cooking type, please suggest you guys cook to save money. And even if you don't know how to cook, try it. No matter how bad your cooking is, your host will see your genuine interest in supporting him/her.

5. Neatness at all time:
Please always appear neat and presentable at all time. It is very sacrosanct to your living in Abuja. Always clean your surroundings, where you stay and work. No matter how dirty and untidy you are at home, please always clean your hosts apartment whether you contributed to the dirt or not.

6. Define your class:
Please be informed that all classes exist here in Abuja. Below low class, low class, below middle class, middle class, below high class, high class very high class, etc.
It can be tempting to leave above your class especially if you meet the wrong persons when you get here.
As for me, when I got here, I stayed with a friend that loves drinking every night, I mean every night. Even though I was not the one paying, I felt it is not appropriate to do so especially as it was affecting my new job. So most times I discourage them from going or I don't go with them and this prompted me to get my own apartment quickly as I didn't want to lose focus of what brought me to Abuja.
Abuja presents an environment to lavish your money if you are not wise. Spend cautiously and remember those you left home.

7. Be prayerful:
This point is very vital. To me, I got my job through the prayer I said before I entered the premises of my current workplace.
No matter what believe you have or your religion, please be prayerful. It's sacrosanct to your survival here in Abuja.


Conclusively, please note that I am less than 2 months in Abuja.
I got my apartment from my first salary, soft loan from a friend and home support. Although I was flat broke after I rented my place, I'm happy and I have rest of mind.

uchelouis45:
I heard Abuja is the first planned city in Nigeria.

kowema:
My problem is people living very fake life in Abuja.
I see dem everyday mehn!..

Abuja is not as hard as people say though, especially for anyone who has lived in a tough place like Lagos.

To me ,housing nd Transport is relatively cheaper in Abj than Lagos.
Abj Landlords don't do d kind of Maths Lagos Landlords do.

If you are new here, please cut ur coat according to ur material, never ever envy or crave for what the next person has cus u never really know.

xmileeasy:
If you have work for awhile you can save to rent an apartment in some areas with cheaper accommodation. You can start small. You have Gudu, Durumi, Apo, Duste Alhaji, Bwari, Lugbe, Mpape etc


In terms of transportation learn how to enter along, no form big boy or girl by taking drop. You can always get cab going along most routes, ask questions if confuse and also some distance are walk able.

jibbish:
If you can survive in Lagos, u can in Abuja.
My first day in abuja, I slept in Jabi park. I can't forget in a rush. Mosquitoes finished my leg na small remain, I gathered all my strength and determined I was going to pass the interview. 1st house rent was in dutse Alhaji, so rough to the core. Now I stay in a comfortable place, own a ride and at peace with my boss.

isacolukay:


Brother, fake life is the order of the day here. You see folks who have nothing but the clothes they put on do stuffs like they are Osinbajo's firstborn.

My oga wanted me to help collect something from his house sometimes ago, only for him to give me a hotel address. I was shocked. I thought maybe he was just chilling there for the time being. Some weeks later, we were muzzing on expensive wine at a high brow lounge (at his expense though) when I subtly asked him. He told me he doesn't have a house! How much my oga dey collect wey him dey sleep for hotel?!!!! To add insult to injury, he doesn't have a car and whenever he is going to present a proposal, he won't even be humble enough to take a cab, he will rent an exotic car, rent a driver and dress in expensive suits that even our oga at the top can not wear.
Some months later, he was sacked and he had to squat at my humble abode for 2 months in Gwagwalada before relocating to Benue state.
Imagine! What could be more fake?

LGDON:
Abj the city that butter my bread


But it was not easy

AbuMaryam1:
Op tell them not to visit area eleven Gimbiya street.

law001:

My guess is either your family is in Abuja or you are very comfortable here if not, you will see the motivation immediately your host you are squatting with start giving you attitude.

My advice, leave your comfort zone now... be swift about it. If you are a graduate and have served, time is far spent.

And my motivation is, I have a family to support... I lost my dad late last year and I'm taking responsibility of contributing my quota to the well being of my family back home, at least before I get married... it's a personal task.

You don't need to lose your dad before you get motivated.

Please brother, do something before something do you.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF A WELL DESIGNED AND ATTRACTIVE CV.. FREE OF CHARGE.

My joy is that every young man/woman should take up responsibility.

amokeme:
Abuja is just like kano, only that things are cheaper in kano.
But I don't think to get an apartment or life in general is that difficult. Surprised reading some of the comments...

OnuohaClever:

observed the content of your thread and your response so far to issues raised. my background is similar to yours as your experience in Abuja.
I was posted to Abuja for youth service, after the orientation camp, I jettisoned where I was posted and my destiny in my own hands by GOING FROM OFFICE TO OFFICE in a city a hardly know my way around. I will just enter a bus (from NYSC camp house in Kubwa) to Abuja municipal and I would my discretion to drop anywhere along Wuse, central area and Garki to continue my search. fast forward 2016, i own a 3 bedroom, 3 cars, a thriving business, married and govt job. I am sharing my story to serve as an encouragement to someone out there. As a Christian, the bible says 'work and pray'. So many of us 'pray' a lot while discarding the 'work' aspect and we still expect God to bless us. For you to succeed in life, u must preserve, focused, committed, dedicated and trust in only God to BLESSS the works of thy hand (and that my friend is the true 'blessing). happy new month

corpROYAL:
what poster said is very correct. be prayerful and be focus. start small and watch how you will develop rapidly. find small business you can create while looking for job. some job or business you can try as a fresher in abuja while searching for a bigger job along side:

estate agent
laundry
cab driver
soap making
barbing salon
phone accessory
news paper vendor
poultry
dog rearing
pig rearing
goat rearing
onion dealer
shoe and cloth trading

all for temporary, when you gather money you can change the business to your taste.
God bless you..

Stricklybidness:

Nice one. Really happy for you.
Just in case your need of anything ranging from auto spare parts, tires, panel beaters and auto electrician please don't hesitate to let me know.
Blessings.

jibbish:

Apologies I have left Abuja for another location.
Mega Blessings

Mallamai:
babe where you able to get something for that amount...I'm also lookin for accommodation wit dat type of budget...help a sister

Alhajiemeritus:
Were you able to get something within this budget?

Mallamai:
yes but not in Apo resettlement...you can get in Apo duste or Apo wumba