mmhug:
can some one help me out

You can get from 15k cfa per month to 50k per month. depending on the area. Type this word on google and find results on the Internet. 'colocation a louer en cotonou'. I wont be allowed to dtop any website address here.

You can get from 15k cfa per month to 50k per month. depending on the area. Type this word on google and find results on the Internet. 'colocation a louer en cotonou'. I wont be allowed to dtop any website address here.

Well, I realy need to commend this @goodieuzo writer first. hes realy fantastic. has given good tips and reliable information. He was almost perfect!

I have been off the forum due to my travels and other stuffs getting me busy. I have read from where i stopped and sense some simple mistakes people are making.

The problems are..

1. Some people are just here trying to discourage others over job, accomodation, family relocation and whatsoever.. But all i would say is.. please stop the discouragement.. let people who have been there give you their experiences so that you might learn and execute your movement too. No allow people with "bad belle Nigerian blood" distract you because they have made it in Ivorycoast.

2. Some willing travelers too are in doubts thats grieves my heart a liitle bit because they havent been there to have a change breakthrough of life. Not only by travelling to Abidjan. . but other places. We all know whats happening in Naija today. well lets leave that. all i know is that you can never meet someone who have been to Abidjan not once not twice.. and would give you a rubbish comment about the city.. THATS NEVER POSSIBLE. GOD SEF KNOW! It depends and its left to you ur self.

3. Language stuff ( which is actually part of the discouragement ) I was just laughing as i was reading some comments on Language. See men! Deaf and Dumb people dey make their living in West Africa. French is the official language fine.. so thats all and Bleep the country. .abi? lol . never. language is not it.. its just having a big part of it. Your English as a Nigerian is a Big opportunity for money. Only if you are realy good and willing to work. (i wont talk much on language and its problem. i have written something like that before on this same forum)

4. Which is maybe the last for now. is the BULLY ORELOPE TRANSPORT STUFF. Fine.. i am here to confirm to you that Bully Orelope is one of the leading transport system in Ejigbo, Osun State. AND IT IS REALY GENUIN.. they have been in existence for the past 10 years. so no qualms about that at all. The only problem is that they dont realy have a website . (almost all transporters in Ejigbo dont have websites ). BUT TO BE ON A SAFER SIDE OR ANY STILL DOUBTS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY TO ANY MR WHATEVER NOR TRY TO PERFORM ANY SILLY TRANSACTION WITH ANY ONE. MY ADVICE IS FOR YOU TO GO TO EJIGBO OSUN STATE ITS SELF.. YOU CAN GET THERE FROM LAGOS, IBADAN .OSOGBO AND SO ON.. SO THATS SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM.. GET THERE YOUR SELF AND PAY. SEE THE BIG BUS. TENDER YOUR LUGGAGES AND PAY. YOU WILL SEE SO SO MANY OPTIONS AND TRANSPORT COMPANIES APART FROM BULLY ORELOPE . JUST TO CONFIRM .

THANKS. CHECK MY PROFILE FOR ANY CONTACT AS I WOULDNT REALY BE ABLE TO SHARE MY CONTACT ANY HOW DUE TO THE RULES ON NAIRALAND.

You Didnt add the number one:
www.africatravel.us
and jovago.com too

emmyz09:
I wish to migrate to Namibia,Gambia,sao tome,mozambique or ethiopia. Please I need someone with full details and how much it would cost me in real life figures.
Thanks

Go to Abidjan, Ivory coast. Apart from the money gatting a higher digit and value, you will simply enjoy it. Read this Nairaland thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/3065228/nairalander-abidjan

and:

https://www.nairaland.com/3072468/beauty-abidjan-cote-divoire-all

[quote author=heaven4me post=47825569]@shysteve,how is the marcory?Pls upload pix of the various places let's see how the infrastructures look like thanks[/quote

MARCORY in pictures.

The Last Picture is Subliminal view of Plateaux from The coasts of Treichville.

shysteve:




Bro I followed your direction and was able to locate Saint Michelle....wow this is strictly Yoruba community o.

Make I enjoy my food first then will update more as I proceed on my tour.

Lol.. Shebi I told you na. Gimme you bbm pin. let me give you some tips.. or post more questions. am happy giving you guys tips. thank me, thank montanaguy who opened the thread and thank all thos who added to this thread.

Well.. that Adjame is where yoruba dominante as you have seen your self.. they are even planning to bring Saheed Osupa to Abidjan this year ending as usual. Even Pasuma (naija fuji artist) always come here to entertain the Yoruba community at our Palais de La culture in Treichville.

If you are in Adjame, saint michelle ask for Temidire park.. omo you don dey Oshodi or Ojodu lagos be that.. lol. na like home .

Go to treichville too.. almost same

montanaguy:
Shysteve, please confirm if naira master card works on their ATM.

Atm is confirmly working at all points any day, any time.. They might not have Union bank but it would work. NOTE: ITS 1000 NAIRA DEDUCTION PER TRANSACTION. SO ANY AMOUNT YOU WANT TO COLLECT .. EVEN IF ITS 10K OR 120K NA 1000 NAIRA DEDUCTION, AS I AM WRITTING.

I THINK I HAVE EARLIER LISTED LOCAL BANKS THERE.. BUT STILL THE ONES IN NAIJA WHICH ARE STILL OVER THERE ARE : GTBANK, DIAMOND, UBA, ECOBANK

MAKE SURE YOU VISIT :

- Cap Sud (marcory)
- Cap Nord (cocody)
- Sococé (deux-plateaux)
- Playce (marcory)
- Carrefour (marcory)
- Biétry
- Hotel Ivoire (cocody )
- The Whole Plateaux
- Abidjan Zoo
- Parc Banco Nationale
- Prima (zone 4)
- Grand Mosquée du Lebanais (marcory )
- Grand bassam beach (bassam)
- Miami Beach (Assinie Mafia)
- Industrie bar Vip (yopougon )
- Kawaï Night Club (treichville)
- Blue Rock City (deux-plateaux )

The areas are in bracket.. u just need to call a taxi man and mention the listed are above .. if you realy want to enjoy. HAVE A WONDERFUL STAY !!!!

shysteve:




Bros you for don pass this info before o, i for no just come this Yopougon at all.....tanks for sharing it now cos i think i'll be getting out of here tomorrow to see those places you mention and probably meet someone who will understand me......any budget friendly hotel you might wanna share?

Eyah. . sorry its late. You should probably have asked also.. but don't worry feel free to explore the city.. yopougon is at edge go to the center. . And the other plate you didn't eat was our favourite dish called 'Attiéké '.. still plenty food and ijekuje dey there ooo. NO DULL YOUR SELF

but, have you been out of your hotel in the night fot once?? of the answer is no, then you are missing. . hundreds of clubs are blazing around you every night.. you will meet people who speak English for sure.. Nija no de carry last for enjoyment now!!

Also, i insist, explore that city wella . use this map. . make sure you see every where.. every thing seeable!!

Pidggin:
Nawao why go to a strange land where they speak a language you don't understand? This is what happens when people destroy their country and then seek refuge elsewhere smh

No, Abidjan is not a strange land. The Language is not everything.. you are just being afraid. .. Go to Cocody.. large international community expats live there . (americans, English men, brazilians, mexicans and other Europeans live there) tgey speak English. . like wise Zone 4 area at marcory pkenty foreigners.. Engkish schools, English hotels, english environment.

However go to adjame or same Marcory and speak pidgin. . you will definitely find many Igbo people of Nigeria over there.. or simply go to koumassi and tell the taxi man you are going to "QUATIER IGBO" or "QUATIER IGBOLAI" .Igbo men are all over around they own shoe shops and clothings..

Moreover, Adjame is for the Yorubas..just ask for 'SAINT MICHELLE AT ADJAME " you will find thousands of yoruba people. . or find my yoruba family at Treichville ask for "habitat '.. Language plenty here baje. not only french.

SO LANGUAGE IS NOT A PROBLEM! !

Obiany:
Hello Harizon...i really love this thread.my name is cynthia,am a student of french department and am trying to do my internship in abidjan by october which should last for two months or so.i really need to chat with you privately as there are lots of questions i would like to ask.thanks

drop your bbm pin

ABIDJAN BY NIGHT


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v452Ic1o1xw

ABIDJAN BY NIGHT IN VIDEOS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v452Ic1o1xw

MORE VIDEO:

BY HAWKEYE STUDIO, ABIDJAN, PONT HENRI KONAN BEDIE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddt8roEu2_g?t=74

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddt8roEu2_g?t=70

PONT HENRI KONAN BEDIE IN VIDEO ( 3RD ABIDJAN BRIDGE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddt8roEu2_g

PONT HENRI KONAN BEDIE IN VIDEO ( 3RD ABIDJAN BRIDGE)

MORE FRESH PICTURES OF ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST:

1. BOULEVARD, ABIDJAN PLATEAUX

2. IMMEUBLE BCAO, ABIDJAN

3. BOULEVARD DES COMMERCE AT NIGHT

4. NEW PONT (BRIDGE) HENRI KONAN BEDIE (HKB)

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VIDEO OF A BUSSINESS TRAVEL TRIP TO ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST. MAY 2016

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/33jL_oJG0Uc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33jL_oJG0Uc?t=3

1. EXAMPLE OF AN ALLOCODROME

2. RESTAURANT TITANIC AT ABIDJAN, EXAMPLE OF A BIG RESTAURANT

3. A PASTRY SHOP IN ABIDJAN (PATISSERIE D'ABIDJAN)

4. THE STREETS OF ABIDJAN ( DO NOT THINK ABOUT HAWKING !)

CHRISTIANO7779:
Pls answer my question ooo

As it has been said that nobody give you ideas, depends on you. But i will just suggest for you:

- Buy Clothings there and send to Nigeria for sales (wholesales)
- Bags and women acessories (thats still buying and transporting)
- If you are capable, open a shop in Abidjan, sell Electrical appliances
- If you have money, join the car parts and machine bussiness
- Open a marquis fastest profitable bussiness in Abidjan. FOOD HOUSE "allocodrome''
- Beer Houses or Just a shop of retailing drinks and breweries (same as above)
- Beauty stuff, marquillage, makeup shop (best), Hair dressing (you will sell like madt), Beauty House

JUST GIVING SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS WILL SHARE SOME PICTURES AS USUAL

vocalprince:


My dear please I really need help o!!!
I studied a paramedical course and have up to 2years working experience in Laboratory services plus close to one year Sales experience in a pharmaceutical company.
I am also into beauty and I do; Pedicure, manicure, nails (both local and gel polish), hair, eye lashes and carving of eyebrows plus massage.
I just want to leave Nigeria in the next couple of months,...
1). How much do I need
2). What are my chances of securing a job or using my skill
3). Who do I trust to help me blend into the system?

God Bless U.

1. You need approximately 20k to transport you to Abidjan. try to go to cotonou first then from there Abidjan is just 10k and lago to Cotonou is jus 2k.other money for border bribery.

2. Chance depend on your French. But dont worry if you dont understand french, you can still get a job. It realy depend on your qualification. french is just an add up. make sure you try to at least know some stuffs in french (will help a lot). Many companies and small bussiness are owned by Nigerians and Ghanians here. so you can still get a job, but might not be a standard one tho. Medical jobs realy need french speaker only if you are a professor.

3. Its not a system, even its not blendable. You have blended with the whole thing as long as you step in the city of Abidjan anytime any day. .Abidjan is always friendly, our national anthem says it all. 'pays de l'hospitalite' meaning COUNTRY OF HOSPITALITY.
You cant complain about the hospitality, bet it! only if someone behaves arrogantly or badly

goodieuzo:

Can I live in youpougon,and still attend the school in Avenue jean mermoz?I need to learn French but I like to live in youpougon axis.

lol.. Thats the community of Enjoyment..Too many Bars and Clubs, Beer houses, Marquis and Brothels ooo .. They will just be disturbing you every Night. Remember, Abidjan doesnt sleep.. the night is always young.

Only if you are used to crazy lifestyle, then you should live there, Rich people who live serenelife dont build house there, only the Sex seekers and Yahoo boys mostly live in Yopougon.

But you can rent an apartment at Yopougon Sicogi or Lacodjro area.. thos place are quiet and cool.

heaven4me:
Thanks @Harzontorh,I appreciate. But pls,cocody and accra where is more developed?Thanks

Cocody is better. The secrete is that any francophone country is better in terms of living, life generally, socialities, business, enjoyment, electricity and freshness. But anglophone countries are cool when it comes to work and hustling.

Meanwhile, Cocody is a Commune (area) in Abidjan where the Rich and the Wealthy people live. There you will fine a large number of expats (tourists from around the world) living and relocating in that area, mostly Lebanese, French men, American, South african, Chinese and Europeans, likewise at Zone 4 ( zone quatre) too many europeans live there.

COCODY IN PICTURES:

heaven4me:
@harzontorh and oyek691,please can u help a brother trying to relocate down there with a link through which I can get a teaching hob in a bilingual school..I am currently teaching in a bilingual school here in Benin republic but thinking of migrating down to ivory coast for better opportunities, more so,my wage here isn't too OK hence my decision to relocate .I have fallen in love with francophone countries else I would have gone to Ghana but Abidjan is beckoning on me.Please harzontorh and oyek,if you know any of the schools I can apply from here,pls recommend me,thanks.

I am sorry, i dont realy know much bilingual schools here that are looking for workers. but you can try this:

International Community School of Abidjan
Address: Off Boulevard Arsène Usher Assouan Road, Riveria III, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | Phone: +225 22 47 11 52

google them, you will find their website (i would have typed their webpage here, but the mods might ban me)

there are many bilingual schools too... most of them are on the internet.

How My Duration of Travel from Lagos to Abidjan is, at a Glance:

* NIGERIA – BENIN REPUBLIC (4 hours including wait time at Seme)
•from Mile 2- Motor Park or Agege, or Maza Maza (if going from Ejigbo, the include 2-3 hours.
•Badagry
•Seme Border
•Cotonou

* BENIN REPUBLIC -- TOGO (1 hour)
• Cotonou
• Ouidah
•Hillacondji Border
•Lome

* TOGO – GHANA (3 hours)
•Aflao Border
•Accra
• Koumassi

* GHANA – IVORY COAST (12 hours)
•Takoradi
•Elubo Border
• Grand Bassam
•Abidjan

NIGERIA – BENIN REPUBLIC (4 hours including wait time at Seme)
*Seme border had the longest wait time and could take over an hour to get through numerous checkpoints
*Other borders typically take 10mins to get through
*I only listed few main Cities along the journey. you'll get across many cities towns as well as villages.
* another option which I love is.. 2-luxury bus companies can get you to Abidjan- ABC Transport from Lagos to Accra & STC Buses from Accra to Abidjan.

Check out this map. It would help with the illustration.

Folafikemi:


Thanks bro, pls like how many days will it take and do dey pass through Ghana?
Wat are d necessary documents to hold pls...

In addition to Ugosample's comment, Young Shall Grow Transport (YSG) is the fastest.. but if you want to feel like a virtual tuorist the you can also try going to benin, then at cotonou, yo can try UTB TRANSPORT. UTB is the best transport to Ivory Coast after STC. the Utb is owned by the Ivoirians themselves so its easy and cool. Price Range of all travel stuff from Nigeria to Ivory Coast is 15,000 - 20,000 Naira.

And another Option for all is if your city is close to Ejigbo. A town in Osun State. you can go from lagos or Ibadan to Ejigbo very easily. So Ejigbo is the home to Travels to Abidjan the price is the cheapest. just 10k and hold 2k to cross.. thats all.

They have many buses and giant marcoplos.. too many transportation schemes that goes to Cotonou, Lome, Accra and Abidjan every Sundays, Wesdays and Thursdays.

So back to your question on tge the travel duration in ghana:

Ghana is just a 12hour journey. From aflao to elubo. If you leave Lomé, Togo at 5pm (evening) then you'll reach the ghana/Ivorycoast border at 5:00 - 5:30am (second day morning).

I will break it down for you. How i used to travel w/africa... read my next post.

Folafikemi:




Wow ok i think i gotta meet my doctor for tge yellow wateva card den. Meanwhile bro how long will it rake from here to ivory coast on road pls...

okay that's good. But you don't realy need an international passport to cross any west African border.. especially Lagos - Abidjan. Just hold small money like 5k for border crossing bribery.. and if you already have a passport, then goodluck. But i advice you to always tender your I.D card only.. be it Student I.d or worker I.D card.. you are good to go .. because you might be delayed at the border when it comes to passport stamping.. those who show their I.D card, with/without Yellow Vaccination Card (not realy necessary ) cross the border fast .

You might get injected for immunisation at the ghana/Ivorycoast border. .. and you can as well pay for that tp avoid it, but its not advisable

shysteve:



Very insightful.....can you recommend a good french school,will be going there soon to see things for myself before making up my mind if i should relocate finally or stay back in accra.

okay. I highly recommend :

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE COTE D'IVOIRE (FRENCH INSTITUTE)

Two different French language courses:

1/ Francais General (FG) - General French
For French speaking people who wish to improve their written or spoken French

2/ Francais Langue Etrangere (FLE) - French as a Foreign Language
For non-French speakers who wish to learn the French language and practice it on a daily basis.

Address: Avenue Jean Mermoz
08 BP 2346 ABIDJAN 08

and

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE:

Translation and interpretation services.
Language training courses : English and French classes for kids and adults at the institute.

Corporate group training programs can be held in people's offices (in-company language courses) or at the institute.

Address: Résidence Aziz, Rue Des Jardins -Deux Plateaux – Cocody