rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

Hi chat me up on o81 570009o8 on Whatsapp let me hook you up with I guy i have knw for long and is good at what he does

The biggest scammers in the world history, has always been Russia. The first step in solving trust issue in Nigeria,
is for the country to have a comprehensive and uncompromising database the way is done is developed country.
With that you know who is who. There are several foreigners freely obtaining Nigerian international passport and claiming to be Nigerians. Such can't happen in developed countries. And the leaders are not helping issues, no mentorship centres, no leadership centres to groom the you ones. Ideas are not encouraged rather colossal immoral attitudes pays. Only in Nigeria, a politician will be richer than a business man. What a country.

AngelicBeing:
let me use our local parlance, the name Nigeria don cast, as Colombia is identified with Drugs even though we have several south, central, Latin America countries doing the drug business and even South east Asia countries as well that also engage in the illicit business but once you mention Colombia, the first thing that pops up even in a harmless and friendly discussion is drug

The same thing applies to the nation called Nigeria, several countries are into different kinds of scams and dubious fraudulent businesses but once you mention Nigeria, fraud, business scams etc are what also pops up in people's minds, it is a sad situation which is affecting some honest, hardworking Nigerians who are doing legit and legal businesses globally,

I was discussing with a Pakistani importer based in the middle East for a business transactions 2 years ago, after we concluded every details of the transaction before the items will be shipped to lagos, he backed out at the last minute, he said and I quote, my lawyer in Islamabad said you want to do business with a Nigerian, you will be scammed and your fingers will be burnt, I tried to explain to him that you carry dual nationality even though you are originally born in Nigeria, he said whether dual nationality or not, Nigerians are scammers... End of quote, that put a nail on the textile transactions we were supposed to do together

The media and foreign embassies are also not helping the matter, they provide consular advices to their citizens on the dangers and pitfalls in doing business in Nigeria, CNN, BBC and ALJAZEERA have ran several documentaries on the dangers of engaging in business in Nigeria, this has further put a dent on the already battered image of the country, type doing business in / with Nigerians and see what my friend called Google will give you

rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

hahahahahahahahahahah, so called professional.
am sure something may hv given him the impression, hat you are a mugu/ignorant
were u speaking with a foreign accent?....hahahahahahahahahahahah

So sad

spyder880:


You must understand my pain and frustration with the system. I have lived and worked here all my life, and still facing these demons daily. Nothing is more vexing than being delayed on the road daily for searches and document checks, even by cops who clearly can't read. You have to settle to get the most basic of approvals, you have to know someone who knows someone before being considered for anything. Should I talk about government contract awarding process? Horrible. I chose to stay away from any government contract before they will compromise my values.

But if you think there's any part of our economy which has not suffered from corruption, tell us. I am even afraid to invest in the stock market any more. Its just a pity.

The world reading this is a great help, maybe pressure from outside can force the hands of our governments to wake up and do things right, lots of square pegs in round holes, lots of incompetence, lots of avoidable mistakes, lots of same mistakes repeated over and over again to the extent that you start thinking its deliberate. We cannot continue like this.

And for some of you who have seen better, some of you who have experienced a semblance of good governance in foreign countries, how do you manage to lower all your standards, stoop lower to accommodate this sleaze? How do you feel when you see policemen posted to checkpoints for the sole purpose of fleecing motorists and beating anyone who objects into submission? How do you feel paying hefty bribes to free your relatives from cell for the offence of walking around in their own neighbourhoods? How do you feel when patients die just because there is no equipment in hospitals to save them after billions has been budgeted and embezzled, or because the driver of the ambulance drove away to do kabu kabu with the only vehicle for ER and so the patient died on top of a motorcycle after a spinal injury.

In all, nobody will be punished, nobody has been jailed yet for budget padding, nobody will ever be jailed for including thousands of ghost workers into most payrolls. And the whole cycle will repeat itself again tomorrow. How can I keep quiet?

rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

Quite appalling.this is the life of a typical Nigerian just imagine,GREED AND CORRUPTION has really eaten into this "stupid" artisans medulla .when spyder88 was dissecting the Nigerian society it's as if he was hit patriotic, we need to have a paradigm shift as a people,nation by purging ourselves of these vices .

What a disappointment. I wish I am the one he sent this quote to ,he will explain where he got 2000square metre plus from a land up that is about 700 square metres

Dremca:
The biggest scammers in the world history, has always been Russia. The first step in solving trust issue in Nigeria,
is for the country to have a comprehensive and uncompromising database the way is done is developed country.
With that you know who is who. There are several foreigners freely obtaining Nigerian international passport and claiming to be Nigerians. Such can't happen in developed countries. And the leaders are not helping issues, no mentorship centres, no leadership centres to groom the you ones. Ideas are not encouraged rather colossal immoral attitudes pays. Only in Nigeria, a politician will be richer than a business man. What a country.

Interesting opinion, l agree with your position especially on the need to have an effective data base, linking BVN, drivers license, voters card, national ID with the International passport will be highly recommended if those are the helm of affairs will be ready to do the right thing

spyder880:


You must understand my pain and frustration with the system. I have lived and worked here all my life, and still facing these demons daily. Nothing is more vexing than being delayed on the road daily for searches and document checks, even by cops who clearly can't read. You have to settle to get the most basic of approvals, you have to know someone who knows someone before being considered for anything. Should I talk about government contract awarding process? Horrible. I chose to stay away from any government contract before they will compromise my values.

But if you think there's any part of our economy which has not suffered from corruption, tell us. I am even afraid to invest in the stock market any more. Its just a pity.

The world reading this is a great help, maybe pressure from outside can force the hands of our governments to wake up and do things right, lots of square pegs in round holes, lots of incompetence, lots of avoidable mistakes, lots of same mistakes repeated over and over again to the extent that you start thinking its deliberate. We cannot continue like this.

And for some of you who have seen better, some of you who have experienced a semblance of good governance in foreign countries, how do you manage to lower all your standards, stoop lower to accommodate this sleaze? How do you feel when you see policemen posted to checkpoints for the sole purpose of fleecing motorists and beating anyone who objects into submission? How do you feel paying hefty bribes to free your relatives from cell for the offence of walking around in their own neighbourhoods? How do you feel when patients die just because there is no equipment in hospitals to save them after billions has been budgeted and embezzled, or because the driver of the ambulance drove away to do kabu kabu with the only vehicle for ER and so the patient died on top of a motorcycle after a spinal injury.

In all, nobody will be punished, nobody has been jailed yet for budget padding, nobody will ever be jailed for including thousands of ghost workers into most payrolls. And the whole cycle will repeat itself again tomorrow. How can I keep quiet?

This is serious.
Very horrible.

rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

8m concrete stamping...? Oga u hv a question to answer. Where did u get the guy? Pls contact Junapril or skup008. d guy wan send person to early grave.

They wouldn't allow because of the ghost companies they award contract in order to loot money.

AngelicBeing:
Interesting opinion, l agree with your position especially on the need to have an effective data base, linking BVN, drivers license, voters card, national ID with the International passport will be highly recommended if those are the helm of affairs will be ready to do the right thing

spyder880:


You must understand my pain and frustration with the system. I have lived and worked here all my life, and still facing these demons daily. Nothing is more vexing than being delayed on the road daily for searches and document checks, even by cops who clearly can't read. You have to settle to get the most basic of approvals, you have to know someone who knows someone before being considered for anything. Should I talk about government contract awarding process? Horrible. I chose to stay away from any government contract before they will compromise my values.

But if you think there's any part of our economy which has not suffered from corruption, tell us. I am even afraid to invest in the stock market any more. Its just a pity.

The world reading this is a great help, maybe pressure from outside can force the hands of our governments to wake up and do things right, lots of square pegs in round holes, lots of incompetence, lots of avoidable mistakes, lots of same mistakes repeated over and over again to the extent that you start thinking its deliberate. We cannot continue like this.

And for some of you who have seen better, some of you who have experienced a semblance of good governance in foreign countries, how do you manage to lower all your standards, stoop lower to accommodate this sleaze? How do you feel when you see policemen posted to checkpoints for the sole purpose of fleecing motorists and beating anyone who objects into submission? How do you feel paying hefty bribes to free your relatives from cell for the offence of walking around in their own neighbourhoods? How do you feel when girls are coerced into sleeping with old lecturers, if they must pass a course in the university, while boys must pay in cash or fail the course. How do you feel when patients die just because there is no equipment in hospitals to save them after billions has been budgeted and embezzled, or because the driver of the ambulance drove away to do kabu kabu with the only vehicle for ER and so the patient died on top of a motorcycle after a spinal injury.

In all, nobody will be punished, nobody has been jailed yet for budget padding, nobody will ever be jailed for including thousands of ghost workers into most payrolls. And the whole cycle will repeat itself again tomorrow. How can I keep quiet?

I was little late to respond to all your points, sorry no time now. I will surly respond with details of Nigeria society problems not until every one in that country wake to realize power belongs to them. The Nigerian politicians know well how to manipulate the voters. Nigeria major problem is upholding rules of law is what’s keeps things together here. Them busy later

Daboomb:
Are you guys saying Nigeria is DOOMED?

I mean the whole country is doomed?

There has to be a way out of ANY problem...... and the solution lies with the same people.

the only way out is to split the entire nation. some of you might be angry at this statement but sitdown and reason properly you would understand that this is the only solution

I thought the professionals on this thread are solution providers and not part of the corruption or blame game

rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

Which is more expensive btw stamped concrete & interlock tiles?

Most of these artisans don't take measurements, they most use eye guage & judge with past experience, but they just come with tape. Same apply to tilers for room, many dont measure.

aonag:


the only way out is to split the entire nation. some of you might be angry at this statement but sitdown and reason properly you would understand that this is the only solution

My fear abt this split nation of a thing is that, is there any part of the nation exempted from corruption currently? Aren't the same set of corrupt governors still be the ones to rule? Most state government are even more corrupt than presidency. Buhari & traditional leaders was at one time appealing to state governors to pay pensioners...

Rubbiish:

Which is more expensive btw stamped concrete & interlock tiles?

Most of these artisans don't take measurements, they most use eye guage & judge with past experience, but they just come with tape. Same apply to tilers for room, many dont measure.

I beg to differ on your position, as a professional you must be seing to be above board in your dealings based on the ethics of your profession
How can an artisan come to a site to give estimates without using his tape to do the physical measurement to ascertain the dimensions of the clients need .that to me is a red flag, you don't just estimate by just looking at the plot it's wrong ,that artisan is a thief and that the way most of them behave to scam naive people of thier hard earned cash

Flaghouse1:


I beg to differ on your position, as a professional you must be seing to be above board in your dealings based on the ethics of your profession
How can an artisan come to a site to give estimates without using his tape to do the physical measurement to ascertain the dimensions of the clients need .that to me is a red flag, you don't just estimate by just looking at the plot it's wrong ,that artisan is a thief and that the way most of them behave to scam naive people of thier hard earned cash

I am not supporting artisans not giving accurate measurements oo....
Just that it is something that i noticed from some tilers, they come with tape & do measurement, but their results are always different from the actual calculation.

Rubbiish:

My fear abt this split nation of a thing is that, is there any part of the nation exempted from corruption currently? Aren't the same set of corrupt governors still be the ones to rule? Most state government are even more corrupt than presidency. Buhari & traditional leaders was at one time appealing to state governors to pay pensioners...

It would be a smaller stage to mange devoid of tribal connotation or sentiments. The present system would not stand in that instance.

aonag:


It would be a smaller stage to mange devoid of tribal connotation or sentiments. The present system would not stand in that instance.

Very true in that regard...But my fear is the corruption...

Rubbiish:

I am not supporting artisans not giving accurate measurements oo....
Just that it is something that i noticed from some tilers, they come with tape & do measurement, but their results are always different from the actual calculation.

Okay ,the difference in results between the physical and the guesstimates is excess gains they make from the job.this is what Pisses me off most times I engage people to do anything for me, once I observe this trend I immediately discontinue further engagement with the person,had a similar example with somebody between a space of two months price shifted from N400,0000.00 to N1,100,000.00 this was a service that price can be verified from different service-providers.we are truly our own problems-"GREED AND CORRUPTION"

Rubbiish:

I am not supporting artisans not giving accurate measurements oo....
Just that it is something that i noticed from some tilers, they come with tape & do measurement, but their results are always different from the actual calculation.

There will always be variables. Getting an under quote is the worst to happen. As far as measurements go, as long as you agree on the price/sqm one can always measure finished areas of job done and pay the required sum.

bixton:


There will always be variables. Getting an under quote is the worst to happen. As far as measurements go, as long as you agree on the price/sqm one can always measure finished areas of job done and pay the required sum.

True sir

rabcnesbit:
Peace and good health to you all. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh! I engaged a stamped concrete artisan to visit my site for measurement and then quote. Below is the quote he gave! Now, bear in mind the site is just over 1 plot (about 700sqm, with a building already on it, so the total area that needs stamped concrete is probably less than half of 700sqm). I am not sure which site this guy visited or where he studied mathematics. His quote shows a total area of 2,277.4 sqm, resulting in a cost of just over N8million to floor a compound of less than a plot (and not even polished stamped concrete, but the cheaper unpolished one)! Is this guy for real!

I will just want to assume he was reading the wrong side of tape and forgot to do proper conversion.

2277sqft =211sqm

bixton:

I will just want to assume he was reading the wrong side of tape and forgot to do proper conversion.
2277sqft =211sqm

Oga mi. Very nice lens addition. Expensive?

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Oga mi. Very nice lens addition. Expensive?

Hajji M.

Oga
He is interested in the money to collect than the measurement.

bixton:


I will just want to assume he was reading the wrong side of tape and forgot to do proper conversion.

2277sqft =211sqm

Even if we give him the benefit of doubt and go with your assumption, I think it casts a big doubt in his competence and professionalism if he can not even measure correctly (a core part of his business)! And the fact that when he did the estimate, it came to N8+ million, it did not occur to him that something must be wrong somewhere! Even if I was building a mansion in Banana Island, I wonder whether it will cost me N8+ million for ordinary stamp concrete of a plot (or less) of land

rabcnesbit:


Even if we give him the benefit of doubt and go with your assumption, I think it casts a big doubt in his competence and professionalism if he can not even measure correctly (a core part of his business)! And the fact that when he did the estimate, it came to N8+ million, it did not occur to him that something must be wrong somewhere! Even if I was building a mansion in Banana Island, I wonder whether it will cost me N8+ million for ordinary stamp concrete of a plot (or less) of land

How you came to meet the fellow we don't know but I'm sure you must have seen his handiwork most especially if he's doing it directly and not to sublet before you requested for a quote. It's always something you can discuss with him as you're the only one with the machete to decide.

bixton:


How you came to meet the fellow we don't know but I'm sure you must have seen his handiwork most especially if he's doing it directly and not to sublet before you requested for a quote. It's always something you can discuss with him as you're the only one with the machete to decide.

Found his details on a thread of his on Nairaland.

rabcnesbit:


Found his details on a thread of his on Nairaland.

Ohk
You can get his attention by showing him the site layout plan and let him use that to correct his estimated mistake if he can. Just let him know his error while seeking an alternative.

bixton:


Ohk
You can get his attention by showing him the site layout plan and let him use that to correct his estimated mistake if he can. Just let him know his error while seeking an alternative.

I don't need to show him the plan. He went to the site to physically measure it! And the truth is that I do not intend to use him any more (even if he came back with a correct estimate based on correct measurement). He's already failed on first impression, which is very important.

rabcnesbit:



I don't need to show him the plan. He went to the site to physically measure it! And the truth is that I do not intend to use him any more (even if he came back with a correct estimate based on correct measurement). He's already failed on first impression, which is very important.

A good work is all that matters.

bixton:

Ohk
You can get his attention by showing him the site layout plan and let him use that to correct his estimated mistake if he can. Just let him know his error while seeking an alternative.

Physically on site is even better than layout becos we ammend things on site sometimes after the plan is drawn.

Hajji M.