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Car TalkRe: More Units Of Mercedes-benz Sprinter Arrive Nigeria by DelTel(m): 8:34pm On Nov 15, 2019
Smartchoiice:
As usual he steals.
lipsrsealed

Car TalkRe: More Units Of Mercedes-benz Sprinter Arrive Nigeria by DelTel(m): 7:01pm On Nov 15, 2019
Smartchoiice:
A very poor write up
Take it easy na grin. The company released the 'detailed info' about the vehicle so Op downloaded hook, line and sinker (I hope he gets paid for the cheap & unsolicited publicity). Isn't that what naija journalism has turned into undecided
TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m): 6:52pm On Nov 15, 2019
https://www.nairaland.com/5173955/la-campagne-tropicana-most-beautiful

Organs, Omoluabi16, Lovexme, everyone: I stumbled on another nice thread like this, I even commented on it few months back wink, apparently am an ardent fan of the resort. The thread also has nice pictures to 'salivate' your desire to visit grin.

Lovexme, ever been to Bonny Island?
TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m): 7:19pm On Nov 13, 2019
Lovexme:
I'm going for inspection grin
Ferryboat available from Ikoyi, Marina and Apapa; however access is only available if you are going to Nigerdock PLC, strictly business visit. Therefore I will advise you get a staff to pre-arrange and confirm your visit.

Only foreigners (we tag expatriate) working for the Lebanese-owned company reside on the island and no fun spots as even these foreigners go to VI, Ikoyi, Lekki to unwind.

I was privileged as a young boy, to watch live grin, few matches of the NFA division 1 professional football league of Nigerdock FC after they bought VIP FC few decades ago. Gaining access to the island was strict.

Last month, I was lucky to be invited as a facilitator for a program; alas, access was even stricter undecided.
TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m):
pocohantas:
Oga, with all due respect, feel free to create your own thread. You obviously know so much about them- CREATE A DAMN THREAD!!

This isn't a sponsored post, I owe them or you nothing. I stated it that I was there for a little over an hour and would (now might) go back for a more comprehensive review of their packages.
Never knew engaging in what should be an (intelligent) discuss to educate & enlighten one another could elicit such outburst. I had thought an online forum is for constructive engagement and exchange of viewpoints and not a monologue and expectation of adulations from everyone.

All the same, I came in peace and leaving in peace with profound apologies; it wasn't my intention to undermine your perspective.

Thank you.

TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m): 5:05pm On Nov 12, 2019
pocohantas:
cheesy



It is three rooms all ensuite. Perfect if you are going with friends. Maybe 3couples. There is a single room of 60k. I don't think it is among the ones facing the beach, because I tried matching my pictures with the ones on their site. Couldn't figure that one out.
With all due respect, I think you should have made enquiry.

All the times I went there, I stayed in Kodi, and Executive Kodi once and we were 4 in the apartment as it has 2 King-size beds. All Kodi apartments are duplexes facing the beach with swimming pool.

TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m): 4:34pm On Nov 12, 2019
Lovexme:
Looks serene and definitely a place to calm nerves, but for the steep pricing grin

@OP, ever been to Snake Island? Heard it's quite the place. Looking like I'll go visiting next month.
Snake Island is fully occupied by Nigerdock PLC not a resort grin.
TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m): 4:24pm On Nov 12, 2019
Organs:
Excellent comment, however i disagree on your analysis on the reasons why foreigners patronise it and your view about the cos. Its just way too expensive. If its maybe 250K at peak season i can understand. Anywhere else in the world you don't pay that. You get the same thing on Coronado Island in San Diego and Marriot is less than $250 averagely, look up the Diplomat beach resort in Miami, its less than $200 for an executive 2 bedroom suite. Foreigners can afford to pay 250K cos of conversion rate, they're mostly into oil and gas or telecomms and paid well or get them as perks.
Apologies, the fault is mine as I forgot to state that the foreigners don't even lodge the night, they go back home since they reside closeby and negative security report against naija (not to say the place is not safe).

Meanwhile, maybe I can state that it takes a whole lot to run a business in naija and Africa, much more a businessperson has to do than anywhere else in the world, for instance electricity is a big money guzzler from generators to diesel to even getting original generator & diesel to buy; I also remember the resort had to fix the road as the place was almost cut-off by erosion. Access to finance/loan is not only cumbersome, applicable interest rate is cut-throat especially when the financial institutions don't see anything in the business like oil & gas, with regular cashflow.

I agree the cost is high thought but still we shouldn't benchmark the facility based on their highest priced apartment.
TravelRe: A Day Out At La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki by DelTel(m):
pocohantas:
8. Guest houses
Pic 1: Goes for N250,000 from their website. The pool wasn't clean, but others that had guests lodged in them were clean.
I need to commend you immensely.

However, you got me weak and almost everyone commentating afterwards away from the relaxing mode with the amount you chose to put up first for accommodation; I would have thought you would have stated the #60,000 first especially as you either went alone or with just someone or 2 others (which is a duplex with 2 beds, a king size comfortable enough for 3-4people); instead of the #250,000 (which i can call a palatial suite with 3bedroom with king-size beds built on lagoon giving you a clear view of the mangroove comfortable for 6-9people, iconically not for the chicken-hearted I must say). I should also state all the apartments has a functional swimming pool with complimentary breakfast, buffet throughout the time I visited. I have been patronizing the place since 2010 and never regretted it.

The reason why most patrons are foreigners can most definitely be attributed to foreigners love for nature and proximity to their houses (staffers of Asian companies @ LFTZ & Dangote refinery); conversely, we Nigerians 'love for noise' (both dominant religions are noisemakers), party, 'never-believing-in-our-own-except-Abroad' attitude (someone even said he can go to Banjul for a week on #250k when we know it's even cheaper to travel to Europe than other African countries).

Truth is that the place is for lovers, lovers of nature and best for couple(s), and company team bonding (never-ever-go-alone to spend the night except you are a writer thou).

The place is a private enterprise conceptualized by a Nigerian who spent good money and possibly bank loan and should definitely make profit. I think the lagoon is the largest man-made lagoon in Africa if not the world grin.

They provide electricity round the clock (perhaps from generators), security, staff salary etc.

Once again, I commend you.

Regards.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m):
Yodexy:
About converting new prospects--- As I said, my old clients do well to recommend my services to friend and family. So I hardly need to go sourcing for new business.

About visiting the same clients every month---- That's largely due to time management and logistics. You have to group clients, so you can know who and who to visit each day. OF COURSE you can't visit them all.


About collecting cash payments--- Most people are hardly afforded time to leave office during working hours. Giving them the option of cash payment in my opinion is a GOOD SOLUTION to this challenge.

Moreover, what's there to worry about when they recieve their payment receipt, they get alert and they also see me monthly. Still firing 100 percent with my employers.

I don't think there is room for legal disputes as long as I keep doing what I do with integrity.

With all due respect, this is the last reply I will be giving on the matter. My day starts now. Cheers!!!
Do have a great day ahead.

The message has been passed to every policyholder not to pay cash to any marketer of any company, be it insurance or otherwise.

The insurance regulator - NAICOM released "Market Conduct and Business Practice Guidelines" for all insurance companies' employees wherein acceptable mode of premium collection, remittance are clearly stated.

Cash payment or bank transfer should be made into designated bank account of the company not otherwise. Any money handled over to any marketer is at the policyholders risk as boldly stated on Proposal Forms.

The law/rules/guidelines/ethics of a profession are meant to be obeyed; nothing like genuine trust, integrity in business practice.

Once again, do have a great day and weekend.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m): 9:50am On Nov 09, 2019
elshanAutos:
It’s 900k you’ll get not 1m. 3rd party insurance (for most coys) is worth 1m max but there’s an excess buy-back policy of 10%.
Deduction of policy excess of 10% or #1,000 whichever is greater from #1m not #900k.

We seems to be saying the same thing but using different approach.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m): 9:47am On Nov 09, 2019
Enyimbamercedes:
It is not 1m because the insurance company will deduct policy excess of 10%
Deduction of policy excess of 10% or #1,000 whichever is greater from #1m not #900k.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m): 10:22pm On Nov 08, 2019
Yodexy:
I made sure that they all have a copy of all our bank details on their mobile phones, but I've come to discover that they like seeing me bring their tellers monthly.

They feel more secure knowing that I'm always within their reach. Some even joke about it�. Genuine trust is what keeps us going on the job.
How then do you get to convert new prospects when you visit same particular clients every month.

The insurance contract is between the insurance company and policyholder, you as an agent is not a party to the contract. Cash collection under any guise or intent is frowned at, not only for insurance premium and financial institutions transaction, but all corporate institutions with proper risk management framework.

I want to believe your company organizes AML/CFT training for you guys, have you ever attended?

Are you also aware that a large percentage of the unresolved complaints against insurance companies not fulfilling their obligations to policyholders emanated from non-remittance of contributions (payment) by some agents who collected cash from policyholders just like you are doing.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m): 7:15pm On Nov 08, 2019
Yodexy:
You are partly at fault, you need to know your account officer very well. He is the one to process your money at maturity.

That's the benefit that all my clients enjoy. They don't need to leave their offices.

I collect premiums monthly, deposit it on their behalf, and give them their payment tellers. At maturity, I also bring them their claim forms.

These days, i hardly market our products, it's my clients that recommend my services to their loved ones. I just go there and close the deal.
With all due respect sir/ma, you shouldn't be collecting premium in cash from your clients, please avail them your insurance company bank details to pay themselves via cash deposit or transfer. I am sure that it is even clearly written on all insurance companies Proposal Forms.

An insurance policyholder does not need any marketer or account officer to process a claim, what if the marketers/account officer no more works with the insurance company.
TravelRe: Out Of 12m Vehicles In Nigeria, Only 2.5m Have Genuine Insurance by DelTel(m): 7:08pm On Nov 08, 2019
Enyimbamercedes:
Problem is for us, we only get the insurance to avoid hassles from FRSC and VIO without knowing the real benefits. You’ll see motorists involved in a collision trading punches rather than getting insurance details.

Third Party works! You can claim up to 900k on repairs if you are involved in a collision with a third party insurance holder. 900k is the maximum on this kind of insurance. This is the least cover you can get and it costs 5k. You are better off buying it online from a reputable insurance company of your choice. You are not compelled to buy it from VIO!

Third party fire and theft gives you more cover and protects you from loss due to fire and theft.

Then you have comprehensive cover that covers loss to your car and damages to a third party.

You are better off approaching a broker directly than buying from VIO!
You are right, but it's #1m not #900k.

VIO don't and shouldn't sell anything including insurance. VIO and other security agencies should only ensure compliance and enforcement.

All Insurance should be purchased from reputable insurance company licensed by the insurance regulator NAICOM.
Car TalkRe: I Need Original Custom Papers For My 06 Corolla by DelTel(m): 9:56pm On Nov 03, 2019
PuZZyNegro:
I need the car this month. How long will it take to get it to Nigeria or do you have one available in the country... 2003 Toyota Sienna
Your contact or buzz me https:///2348188631785

Regards.
AutosRe: TRANE & CENE Automotive Batteries by DelTel(op): 3:21pm On Oct 31, 2019
olumzzz:
Sorry i mistyped. My question is supposed to be what is the CCA of the battery?
Trane 60ah is 460 CCA.
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2012 Lexus RX350 VIN*******070468 by DelTel(op):
Fixed another key.

AutosRe: TRANE & CENE Automotive Batteries by DelTel(op): 11:09pm On Oct 30, 2019
olumzzz:
Hi Oga DelTel,
Is CCA for the 60ah? plus how much is it, purchase and delivery.
Greetings,
Trane 60ah is #30,000 only, delivery depends on location.
Regards
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2012 Lexus RX350 VIN*******070468 by DelTel(op): 7:42pm On Oct 24, 2019
HeavenlyBang:
This just pisses me off. Ah, terrible.
So tired o.
We have contacted them and response below.

Take delivery with forklift & towing vehicle damaging the vehicle or buy and program another remote that is definitely stolen too undecided.

AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4matic VIN ****103678 Clean Title by DelTel(op): 6:37pm On Oct 23, 2019
sacramento1212:
cry cry
You also paid #50,000 as well and this happened?
Paid #20k for Lexus rx350, it happened in the vessel, preliminary investigation points to Cotonou as the vessel stayed 2 extra days there where they had the opportunity to pilfer vehicles not discharged from the vessel.

The white Lexus is350 was pilfered 2ce, both in Cotonou and Lagos. The owner just brought it to my notice after he saw my post as I only helped purchase and gave him bill of lading but don't know how he and his agent did it until he sent these pictures. They left the vehicle unattended/unclaimed for few days.
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4matic VIN ****103678 Clean Title by DelTel(op): 4:18pm On Oct 23, 2019
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4matic VIN ****103678 Clean Title by DelTel(op): 3:21pm On Oct 23, 2019
Eddee:
To the gods of sallaum/grimaldi lines
Gbam undecided
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4matic VIN ****103678 Clean Title by DelTel(op): 3:20pm On Oct 23, 2019
sacramento1212:
#50k tip to who?

Thank God for a successful arrival and clearing.
Tip security to do their job.
AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2012 Lexus RX350 VIN*******070468 by DelTel(op): 6:58pm On Oct 22, 2019
thebigkendo:
Nawa oh... You might even buy back the same part stolen from the car
This looks more like Cotonou job, the vessel stayed 3days in Cotonou.

Another Lexus is350 was vandalised both at Cotonou and Lagos 2weeks ago - remote key, door knob and all engine covers.

AutosRe: SOLD SOLD 2012 Lexus RX350 VIN*******070468 by DelTel(op):
Arrived and vandalised.

Port rats on serious increase, this vehicle was vandalised before discharged from vessel.

Car TalkRe: I Need Original Custom Papers For My 06 Corolla by DelTel(m): 6:40am On Oct 22, 2019
We can work out a good vehicle anytime you ready.
Check my signature and vehicle advert for confirmation. Our fee is minimal and affordable.

Below is one of our unsolicited testimonial:
https://www.nairaland.com/5166567/infiniti-g35-boston-doorstep
Car TalkRe: Custom duty for Toyota Camry 2004. by DelTel(m): 8:26pm On Oct 20, 2019
[quote author=feyshey post=83217508 Help a friend
Hello good morning naira landers.....A colleague of mine got a 2002 Lexus es 300 from someone.......he got the custom papers verified....chasis no, port of entry, amount paid was found to be correct but the only issue is dat on d custom paper, the car is Lexus es 300 and on their system, it's Lexus es 330....I hope this won't be an issue with custom officials on d road and what can be done to correct this issue....thanks[/quote]It's won't be a problem, the agent did it as such because of 'over-age' of the vehicle (govt policy stipulates vehicle more than 15years shouldn't come into the country, so any vehicle more than 2004 is not allowed into Naija, es300 production ends 2003 so it's overage).
FoodRe: World Food Day: What's Your Best Nigerian Food? by DelTel(m): 5:58pm On Oct 17, 2019
11thGoldTREE:
bros naa you o
Let me add the Ever-Available staple food in Naija: eba ibo (yellow garri) and egusi. Ignore the fish and goat meat pls so make we no fight grin.

FoodRe: World Food Day: What's Your Best Nigerian Food? by DelTel(m): 3:58pm On Oct 17, 2019
Best Naija 'snack' tongue
All roasted matters from the boli to yam to even the fish grin.

FoodRe: World Food Day: What's Your Best Nigerian Food? by DelTel(m): 3:49pm On Oct 17, 2019
Amala, gbegiri, ewedu with either goat meat and/or fish and/or orishirishi grin

FoodRe: World Food Day: What's Your Best Nigerian Food? by DelTel(m): 3:42pm On Oct 17, 2019
Oha soup

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