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Travel › Re: Is Ghana A Good Place To Start Up Life? by erico2k2(m): 6:48pm On Apr 27, 2010

I believe K4 forgot about GHANA MUST GO, or mayB,he was not born then. grin

Travel › Re: Is Ghana A Good Place To Start Up Life? by erico2k2(m): 6:45pm On Apr 27, 2010

Gbawe,
leave that idiot K4 or what ever he calls himself, dey no reach, we see ourselves here everyday in london,they are the major cleaners here,Nigerians are the Doctors,the lawyers,the Policemen,the care workers and the nurses,now if our foundation is that bad,how do we come up with such wonderful group of people, I aint saying we are perfect, but we are definately better than ghana,come on man,even the ones here I know agree.

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Travel › Re: Is Ghana A Good Place To Start Up Life? by erico2k2(m): 6:33pm On Apr 27, 2010

I cant believe a Ghanian is here blabing off, come to the Uk,their Job is to clean the whole of UK and work in restaurants as KPs, but then again its thier choice,most people on here tend to forget ghana is a very small country relative to Nigeria so must not be compared, and for someone on here saying ghana is the place to be cos everyone is going there,I say go back to basics, try and learn what the word Social stratification is insocial studies then come back.

Travel › Re: Is Ghana A Good Place To Start Up Life? by erico2k2(m): 8:23am On Apr 27, 2010

[quote author=emeka_gh link=topic=435524.msg5956896#msg5956896 date=1272328502]I live and work in Ghana presently. I can tell you there is no much difference in the two worlds. Except of course Lagos, Abuja, P/H and other cities in Naija, churn out bigger and better opportunities than Ghana. And again, by Ghana you are referring to Accra. Accra is the most developed part of Ghana, and that is where 80% of the businesses are. Here are some of the things that might interest you:

Accommodation
Accommodation in accra (like every other place in the world) is relative to location. A two bedroom apartment in East Legon may cost you 200 - 350 ghana cedi monthly (around 21 - 36K montly) if you are lucky. If you are unlucky, the price may be quoted in dollars starting from 200 - 350.). You can get a self-contain aka hall and chamber (in ghana) from 120 cedi to 200 cedi. Face-me-I-slap-you (lol) sort accommodation are not very common (perhaps I haven't searched yet). But nevertheless, you can get ghetto style accommodation for like 30 - 50 cedi (N3000 - N5000) if you are connected.

Transport
Transport by bus is cheap. (In comparative cost, a journey from Ojota to Oshodi by bus in ghana will cost around 50 pesewa (N60). But you wont have the luxury (or discomfort if you may) of Okada (for short distance). So either you walk or take a taxi (2 cedis for short trip). That would be N210 or thereabout. The road network are also good and well maintained.

Food:
Same applied to Naija. But their eateries appear cheaper. 6 - 8 ghana cedi (N600 - N800) will buy you a decent meal in most restaurant. Should you prefer to cook your meal, you will be surprised to find that gas is very cheap here. Kerosene stoves are relatively unknown. Rice, beans, yam, garri, plantain, corn etc are readily available. If you are 'food-venturous', kenkey, fufu, banku, wakye are other options. I am not food-venturous.

People and Culture:
The people are generally nice. But the hostility towards Nigerians is not a mirage. It's a clear and present danger. I hope and pray a South African style of Xenophobia does not erupt. It's a little difficult to get accommodation in ghana if you are a Nigerian. You generally will be given that 'look' of skepticism. A trader once refused to entertain inquiry on availability of goods simply because of my Nigerian accent. Anyway, I took my money to another willing one. Nevertheless, if you are doing genuine business, and have not skeleton in your closet, rest assured you are covered. You will not be harassed or harangued unnecessary. Stand firm!

Security:
Security is a function of number of poor, jobless and homeless individual around a particular place. Accra is not overcrowded (not yet) hence general safe. But safety demands you should not be some particular place at some time - Tema station, Tudu, Nima, Ashiama, are place to generally avoid once your time start ticking 8, 9 pm. Again, burglary is fast becoming a fad in ghana. I have heard plenty of stories about that. I personally have been burgled once. Armed robbery is not rampant, or perhaps because the police dealt severally with many of them last year - killing plenty robber in many shoot-outs. They might be hibernating, or mostly changed profession to something less sinister.

Police:
The police are generally courteous, and well behave. They dress neatly and appear better equipped. But don't be fooled by appearance, they love money, tips or bribes. A colleague of mine (Nigerian) was burgled (for the second time). He went to report police. They made him him part with money while he was filing his complaints. The burglar who also stole his ATM card and attempted to obtain money from an ATM. Naturally the machines seized the card after the third attempt. He was able to obtain a picture of the guy from the bank's ATM camera. On presentation of such hard evidence to the police, they still asked him for a tip! He flared up!

Job/Employment:
To get a good job, you will first clear the hurdle of resident and work permit. I know someone who has been trying to obtain one for over six months. Mine was done by the company I work with. The Ghanaian economy is not as deep as that of Nigeria. If you want to hustle, hustling in Naija is more profitable. The oil discovery in Ghana may be a game changer, but as at now, the game has not changed.

Finally,
Ghana is not better than Naija and vice versa. The most important difference between Accra and Lagos is power supply. If power is your biggest need, then you may relocate, but if opportunities is what you seek - Naija is the place! I love Naija, and miss home seriously. If a good job offer in Naija I be home before you could say Accra - Ghana. A good paying job in IT Auditing as a CISA is my next stop. Any offer?

WARNING:
Don't come to Accra empty handed, they city is not friendly to poor man.
Guy, thank God for people like you, you just said it all,I dont know what gives other the pespective that ghana is better of than 9ja,[/quote]

Travel › Re: Is Ghana A Good Place To Start Up Life? by erico2k2(m): 10:37pm On Apr 26, 2010

@3609ja
I realy dont know how to reply to ur post without being rude,why the HELL do you think Ghana is better than Nigeria, oh mayB its ur area in Nigeria you are talking about,look my ends in 9ja beter than mine here in the UK I can tell you that for sure, so talk about 9ja relative to ur ends Ok, dont generalize it all fingers aint equal.U cant compare ghana 2 9ja in any aspect,even in human capacity, ask anyone in the US or Uk about ghanians and nigerians,the diff is xtreemly clear.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered by erico2k2(m): 5:58pm On Apr 16, 2010

^^^ You call almost one M cheap lol

Politics › Re: Buhari Destroyed Anpp, Says Shekarau ! by erico2k2(m): 6:04pm On Apr 13, 2010

Well thank God theya re all getting Old, I give them 20 yrs max.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 5:54pm On Apr 13, 2010

Dovent:
firstly try and get the new E-passport, its her own property ,2nd the issue of tourist visa is complicating as it involves loads of cash,I think what she falls under is Biz visa instead of tourist visabut dont you or she has someone here in the Uk who can give you guys invitation letter?
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@erico2k2
Thanks a lot, I thouhgt of that also but her buziness is not registered, will that not be a bottleneck
yeh thats true it would be,cos you got to show on request tax cert etc, but she cant get out of this question, cos if touring, they def gonna ask her for wha she does for living and how she sustain herself etc,to prove to the ECO that she is comming back at the end of her stay,so you see, she does needs some kind of income and I dont think you could sponsor somebody touring,btw,, why dont both of you apply together,that way you could use ur account for both application or rather still, open a joint account.

Politics › Re: Buhari Destroyed Anpp, Says Shekarau ! by erico2k2(m): 5:41pm On Apr 13, 2010

Very stupid comments coming from a stupid and misplaced person,the are all one party so should bear the blame collectively idiots.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 3:47pm On Apr 13, 2010

Dovent:
You guys are doing a great work on this thread, God bless. Pls I need expert advise, am trying to apply for a tourist UK visa for my wife who does her personal business. She has been to Dubai and Kenya. She wants to buy stuff in UK to sell. I want to sponsor her, my salary is low (1.7m per anum) but I have other biz I do that gives me money. We are married with two kids. Secondly, can she applied with her old passport or is compulsory she gets a new one. How do I go about it and what are my chances. Your comment will be appreciated

firstly try and get the new E-passport, its her own property ,2nd the issue of tourist visa is complicating as it involves loads of cash,I think what she falls under is Biz visa instead of tourist visabut dont you or she has someone here in the Uk who can give you guys invitation letter?

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 7:28pm On Apr 12, 2010

[quote author=mike.apiit link=topic=127964.msg5878697#msg5878697 date=1271094653]Hi Guys, how all of una dey? If UK is giving u hard time, abeg look at other countries for opportunties. I am not talking of travelling to hussle, am talking of travelling to study, and advance your career. Try Malaysia, education is cheap there! Or even other parts of europe except russia. All d best ooooo[/quote]well guy, travelling out of 9ja to study is not cheap in any country oh

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered by erico2k2(m): 4:04pm On Apr 11, 2010

oyewsmt:
Finally, i submitted my application on tuesday and mind you the applicaion form has changed to 7pages and 6pages. I need the whole house prayer oooooooooooo. Cheers

Dont worry, we are all praying for you.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 4:00pm On Apr 11, 2010

tahnoon:
We sell visa for one month to UAE-Dubai for only 1500 dirham.Note that there should be 5000 dirham deposit (returnable upon leaving)Anyone interested please do email us at transatlanticbrokers@gmail.com

i am looking for a partner who wil continusly get us as many passport and clients /we will give him commision

Guy try put advert in your National Tv,Im sure you would get more covergae there,fool.we dont want idiots like you on this forum, spoiling the names of good Nigerians,you and your types seem to 4get that foriegners read these post as well.

Politics › Re: Benin City; Armed Men Invade Labour Ward by erico2k2(m): 12:39pm On Apr 08, 2010

clown:
The Nigerian Police Farce (NPF) are at the moment conducting series of thorough 'investigations' and have successfully arrested 2000 'suspects' who are at the moment providing 'useful information' about the robbery attacks. Members of the public are adviced by The Farce to go about their normal businesses as everything is 'under control'. From The Police Farce PRO.

lol Big Joke, nah today?how dey manage arrest any member of the group,people who would be long gone B4 the morning

Politics › Re: Benin City; Armed Men Invade Labour Ward by erico2k2(m): 12:37pm On Apr 08, 2010

190:
worst state
worst governor
worst police force
worst in everything
they dont have money but they know the worth of money!!

bad in everything except exporting ladies to italy and malta!

BENIN INFACT EDOSTATE Is the WORST state in 9geria,
O'boy where all the AKATA Boys, I would have though they would be decking you web punches lol

I hate benin with my life~

where the AKATA Boys? lol

Politics › Re: Benin City; Armed Men Invade Labour Ward by erico2k2(m): 12:31pm On Apr 08, 2010

190:
Only in benin!!

this is why i keep saying that benin is the worst state in 9geria

infact its a typical son of 9geria before others follow

lawless state!

lol wetin yo expect,all men don rugged cos of kidnapping and are well armmed so wetin remain eh? grin

Politics › Re: Benin City; Armed Men Invade Labour Ward by erico2k2(m): 12:20pm On Apr 08, 2010

well this is a situation where by the robbers are now comming to terms with the word**Gone are the days when you can go to people's home and find huge sum of money indoors*Now they are getting despirate and aiming at soft targets, but come to think of it, howmuch are they gonna get from robbing Hospital inmates eh?I wonder what is going to happen if the GSM providers in 9ja addopt the technique employed in the western world to block stollen phones,then I presu,e it would be useless Biz stealing phones,cos thats what they are all after now!

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 6:47pm On Apr 07, 2010

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Did u see the other part of my msg? do you have any ideal of that

Thanks
[quote][/quote]yes ,ofcos you can tell em you got coz and that,but you are sorting yourself out.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 6:40pm On Apr 07, 2010

samoyin:
Would applicant not need a leave letter since he/she is employed?

Samoyin

you are def right, if he is employed, he would definately require a leave letter from his/her employrs

@patriciai
one more Doc for you to include

@samoyin
all you need is a proof of reservation, dont have to be paid, but it looks better if you paid anyway.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 6:34pm On Apr 07, 2010

patriciai:
Thanks erico2k2 the hotel i booked is around crystal palace and its quit affordable, i actually planned a bus tour, visit to Buckingham palace and boat cruise but i have not yet booked it online.plan to do that soon. as for the other questions, this is my first time so i cant really answer that. you can as well give me suggestions
Did u see the other part of my msg? do you have any ideal of that

Thanks

Crystal palace is ok, 30 mins and a Bus ride frm me, well it aint close to where you want to get the tour bus and it aint a tourist destination,in London,the only tourist destination i can think of is the Central London area,do a research on the internet,write down all the tourist attraction in london, EG,you want to see Big Ben, House of paliament,wanna get on the London Eye,Boat cruise on the thames,bus tour etc,if you are armed with all this info, the ECO would apreciate the fact that you have a vivid idea of where you are touring,so go on line and find out about where you are meant to be visiting Ok,hope this helps.

Politics › Re: Is It Illegal To Carry A Laptop? I Was Arrested For Carrying One by erico2k2(m): 2:14pm On Apr 07, 2010

YOu know what I think we should realy do on this site, we should try and find thier website and go to the complaint section or even contacts section and dump loads of Sh88tz on there, whos with me eh? lol

Politics › Re: Is It Illegal To Carry A Laptop? I Was Arrested For Carrying One by erico2k2(m): 2:13pm On Apr 07, 2010

yep bunch of losers

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 12:28pm On Apr 07, 2010

patriciai:
Thanks erico2k2 for your reply, you are very correct
This are the following document i have

6 months personal Bank statement (savings account but upto N900,000)
6 month Pay slip
Recipt for confirmed hotel reservation for 12days
Detailed travel itinery and detailed planned travel expenses
Employment letter
Letter of introduction for Employer
Employment ID card

Also in the form, when asked if i have any friends or family member in uk? what do i say. cause i have a cousin studing there, we both use same surname and my dad sponsored him back then with his company's documents and presently i work for same company. what are chances?

See,I told yah, lol you know you are touring and touringtakes planning, give me the answers to these questions
where is the Hotel you are gonna stay based?
what area/site do you plan on visiting?
what tourist attraction is available in the area you choose to stay?
how expensive/cheap is it relative to your income?
Answer those and I will check with yah Ok!
PS you are almost there, just need a wee bit of polishing.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by erico2k2(m): 5:50pm On Apr 06, 2010

patriciai:
Hi all, Please i need your advice on something.
i want to apply for a tourist visa, i have every other requirement but i dont have any tax evidence cus its been deducted from my salary. i will like to know my chances .

wel your pay slip will stipulate a PAYE,so thats evidence you pay tax,
PS:it might do you good if you list all the Docs you have,you might have something missing,you never know, no one is a fountain of knowledge you know,tourist visa requires a great deal.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal vs Barcelona [2 - 2]on Wed, 31st; 7.45pm by erico2k2(m): 2:04pm On Apr 06, 2010

^^^^^ u too go shame as well. grin

Car Talk › Re: deleted by erico2k2(m): 1:39pm On Apr 06, 2010

lol DOuble cell al the way, them single celled radiator are a thing of the past,I had to change mine while I was in 9ja last year,anyway,mine got bursted for diff reason thoug.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal vs Barcelona [2 - 2]on Wed, 31st; 7.45pm by erico2k2(m): 1:38pm On Apr 06, 2010

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^U go shame lol grin

Car Talk › Re: deleted by erico2k2(m): 12:28pm On Apr 06, 2010

ireneann:
Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this question. It only shows that we are still our brothers keepers. The reason the car was overheating was as a result of air pocket in the radiator.

I drove the car back from the east on Sunday and it was purring and eating up the miles with the temperature gauge not moving an inch above its normal position and this was with the air-condition at full blast.

Once again I want to say thanks to everyone who contributed. And for those fighting I say take am easy oh. E neva reach that stage na ;

Shalom!!!

Cool so it was bleeding you needed then, all good,enjoy your ride in style.

Romance › Re: Why Is It Difficult To Attract Handsome Men by erico2k2(m): 12:18am On Apr 06, 2010

lol pixof whom r U on about Kay177 refuses to post his pics still lol,I go dey wait sotay

Car Talk › Re: deleted by erico2k2(m): 11:10pm On Apr 05, 2010

Onwan:
@eriko2k2
The mileage for oil change is an engine/manufacturer's specification and recommendation; its not an EU or like a state/country regulation thing, Its just what a manufacturer recommends for for the user to enjoy a lasting performance from their brand/model of vehicle. most manufacturers recommend 3,500Miles.

Its a Mercedes Benz S500.

oh the Mec S500,I see, oh yeh you are right bout the milage/oil change thing, I just like stating what Im sure off cos I have only driven in the EU and well Nigeria so hence I was refering to EU,my fear of Oils in Nigeria though are that of sluge or black death,I expirienced this with a BMW325 I used in 9ja last year,it was,nt funy at all.

Car Talk › Re: deleted by erico2k2(m): 10:35pm On Apr 05, 2010

hmmm it seems Mobil1 is a winner guys.But if someone has the option to buy from the Uk I think he should stick with it.

Romance › Re: Why Is It Difficult To Attract Handsome Men by erico2k2(m): 10:27pm On Apr 05, 2010

Kay177, you no go leave the Fine boy alone eh? Ok, I challenge you to post ur Pic, make I compare you and him see who fine pass.

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