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Hi. I recently started a software development firm and would like to get software contracts from the Government. I read that I would need to bid for contracts, but knowing how Nigeria is, I know that won't work. I know there is some ...other channel to get contracts from the Government. Can anyone who knows how to do it please enlighten me?

Simply walk into any office you know has need of your services. Demand to see oga in charge of contracts or any of his lieutenants. Discuss business with him.

Remember to be a Nigerian.

psucc:
Simply walk into any office you know has need of your services. Demand to see oga in charge of contracts or any of his lieutenants. Discuss business with him.

Remember to be a Nigerian.

Is it that easy? Are there things I should know before going into the building?
I know about the ahem... remembrance part. Super important.

b9cgahspvv:
Is it that easy? Are there things I should know before going into the building?
I know about the ahem... remembrance part. Super important.

Start by designing a rich and beautiful CV. Highlight your skills and past achievements. Be exhaustive, aesthetic and honest. That's where landing a contract or a job starts.

Alright. It's time to start knocking on doors.

b9cgahspvv:
Hi. I recently started a software development firm and would like to get software contracts from the Government. I read that I would need to bid for contracts, but knowing how Nigeria is, I know that won't work. I know there is some ...other channel to get contracts from the Government. Can anyone who knows how to do it please enlighten me?

Bro, the first tin you need for this is having high place connection but if u don't have connection, then create connections for yourself.

U create the connection from the lower level of government and that one connection will lead to a high level connection wch will proceed up to other high level connections.

I don't know about knocking on company doors and asking to see the CEO but if u want to do that, go with a whole lot of confidence and appear lik someone wit connection(even though u don't have).

One key sentence that you can always use to penetrate government officials and politicians is
"I have lots i can offer but I promise you that you will benefit a lot from me."

if only you understand my post.
1. Discuss business
2. remember to be a Nigerian.

b9cgahspvv:
Is it that easy? Are there things I should know before going into the building?
I know about the ahem... remembrance part. Super important.