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i have a plan to visit Cotonue this Tuesday and return in the weekend (just to catch some fun). i already booked hotel online and i got a news from a friend that there is ORO FESTIVAL in the city which might be dangerous for a tourist. i want to know how true is the news and any tip that can benefit me on my trip....PLEASE HELP A BROTHER!

Your friend said the truth. The Oro festival in Benin Republic is worse than Nigeria's own.

But since Cotonoi is just at our backyard, you can arrive early enough without their wahala. . . And watch the places you go to... most importantly, dont walk alone... especially at night.

nairalandist:
Your friend said the truth. The Oro festival in Benin Republic is worse than Nigeria's own.

But since Cotonoi is just at our backyard, you can arrive early enough without their wahala. . . And watch the places you go to... most importantly, dont walk alone... especially at night.

thanks for the advice bro...please do you have any tip of the lifestyle in cotonue apart from the ORO festival.

popplm:
thanks for the advice bro...please do you have any tip of the lifestyle in cotonue apart from the ORO festival.

Hmm... well, the only other tip I can give you is to be careful when you're changing your Naira into Francs... the guys at Seme border always believe they are smart so please be sure you know d value of your Naira before exchanging.

that's all... have a nice trip and come tell us about it when ur back....

nairalandist:
Hmm... well, the only other tip I can give you is to be careful when you're changing your Naira into Francs... the guys at Seme border always believe they are smart so please be sure you know d value of your Naira before exchanging.

that's all... have a nice trip and come tell us about it when ur back....

thanks so much for this info sir....can you please tel me the easiest route between Badagry/seme boarder and idi-iroko boarder.

popplm:
thanks so much for this info sir....can you please tel me the easiest route between Badagry/seme boarder and idi-iroko boarder.

I'm only familiar with seme border bro

nairalandist:
Your friend said the truth. The Oro festival in Benin Republic is worse than Nigeria's own.

But since Cotonoi is just at our backyard, you can arrive early enough without their wahala. . . And watch the places you go to... most importantly, dont walk alone... especially at night.

I've been schooling in cotonou for some years now, and I've not heard bout any oro..though, they are fetish but I've nt heard nor seen any public announcement bout the oro.....i can giv u sum info bout d city if u want

hezsquirt:
I've been schooling in cotonou for some years now, and I've not heard bout any oro..though, they are fetish but I've nt heard nor seen any public announcement bout the oro.....i can give u sum info bout d city if u want

thanks bro, kindly give me info and please tell me which route is the best among the 2 boarder. I will also know the exchange rate and the slang the changers uses so that i don't get duped.... Here is my pin for more chat bro.....2BFAD907

Pls how easy is it getting a job over there at cotonu and what kind of job are more available there apart from Buvette service.I;m planning to relocate to that place.Thanks for the expected responses

Job at cotonu ? No unless u wanna work for those indians at toppa market or pekadix!

And next time pass through idi iroko boader.

Its the best and safest. Been there more than 50times.

eoyinkansola:
Pls how easy is it getting a job over there at cotonu and what kind of job are more available there apart from Buvette service.I;m planning to relocate to that place.Thanks for the expected responses

Thanks @expertman for the response.But how about Port Novo? Any chances of employment there?Thanks again

Portnovo doesn't have companies you can only see banks and big stores there.

The only company there is a cement factory.

Well ur only chances is to pick up a teaching job which is many in portnovo and pekadix.

But I tell you if you have your capital you will make good money off cotonu than looking for employment.

eoyinkansola:
Thanks @expertman for the response.But how about Port Novo? Any chances of employment there?Thanks again

eoyinkansola:
Thanks @expertman for the response.But how about Port Novo? Any chances of employment there?Thanks again

the best job opportunity i know here is lecturing.....there are so many English universities looking for lecturers.....and if u are a gud IT tech, ur chances of getting better job is high.....3 of my lecturers here are working in telecomms company and they are also lecturing

Thank u all for ur responses................Highly appreciated.#GODBLESS. I don't have capital o.Just a young lady trying to make something out of life.The skills i have are catering[snacks,confectionaries n dishes] plus Beauty[makeup,skincare etc] plus i am still a student so i don;t have a degree to get those lecturing jobs..I don;t know if these might help cos i would not like to be stranded over there.Thanks again for the responses.

eoyinkansola:
Thank u all for ur responses................Highly appreciated.#GODBLESS. I don't have capital o.Just a young lady trying to make something out of life.The skills i have are catering[snacks,confectionaries n dishes] plus Beauty[makeup,skincare etc] plus i am still a student so i don;t have a degree to get those lecturing jobs..I don;t know if these might help cos i would not like to be stranded over there.Thanks again for the responses.

u welcome.....talking bout ur skills, there are some classy hotels and big restaurants and spas u can work,,,,

but the language barrier is a big deal....u must b fluent in French

Thank you @Hezquirt for the insightful response......and to think that i never imagined the language a barrier considering the fact that a few of them speak English and a good number Yoruba.I want to try and visit some pals there and probably also talk to them.I wil discuss my findings on my arrival.Yet ur responses have been very helpful.Thank you.Keep up the good work and stay informed.