NewAjala:


How many hours journey with them?

Toeyoursea:


I didn't ask the duration of the journey.

Toeyoursea:


So I called Orelope transport yesterday and they said it will cost me 20k, excluding yellow fever and other road expenses.

Senior men in the house, I'm still awaiting your input.

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NewAjala:
Pls does this amount also cover other immigration settlements? And where can I find this Orelope transport? Also the UTB u talked about, have an idea of the price? I'm a virgin passport traveller pls

popizaino:


If your passport is virgin then you need to hold atleast 20kcfa that is about 12k naita with you cus u get to use like 10kcfa to stamp your passport alone at noé abidjan border.orelope transport is in ejigbo osun state to avoid the stress of travelling down to ejigbo I gave out their number earlier on this thread .am not responsible for any other orelope transport number you call if is not from my moniker.you might be lucky I will be the one to pick your call if you call from Thursday downward.

popizaino:

Please can you share the contact of this transport vehicle please?

Also is it in Lagos or only osun?
If your passport is virgin then you need to hold atleast 20kcfa that is about 12k naita with you cus u get to use like 10kcfa to stamp your passport alone at noé abidjan border.orelope transport is in ejigbo osun state to avoid the stress of travelling down to ejigbo I gave out their number earlier on this thread .am not responsible for any other orelope transport number you call if is not from my moniker.you might be lucky I will be the one to pick your call if you call from Thursday downward.

popizaino:


If your passport is virgin then you need to hold atleast 20kcfa that is about 12k naita with you cus u get to use like 10kcfa to stamp your passport alone at noé abidjan border.orelope transport is in ejigbo osun state to avoid the stress of travelling down to ejigbo I gave out their number earlier on this thread .am not responsible for any other orelope transport number you call if is not from my moniker.you might be lucky I will be the one to pick your call if you call from Thursday downward.

popizaino:


It's seems it as become imperative of me to talk since you mentioned orelope transport even though I didn't want to chuk mouth earlier when you were asking if there is other alternative transport aside ejigbo. Well your best bet would have been to just enter cotonu and take UTB to abidjan direct.but since you still consider orelope transport I can give you the first hand info.orelope leaves on Sundays to and fro from abidjan and Wednesday. Sundays bus fee is 20k naira or 30kcfa depending on the currency you which to pay with.The duration of Sunday buses is 3days that means they arrive on Tuesday and they usually carry goods along while that of Wednesday which is 27k naira or 40kcfa usually don't carry goods along and they arrive the following day which is Thursday.Sunday buses are not ac fitted while that of Wednesday is ac fitted.

Toeyoursea:


Someone finally answered me. Thank you sir

I have actually settled with Orelope. I'm coming from Lagos and it will be on a Tuesday. My problem here is shelter.

1. Where I'm going to sleep in Ejigbo on Tuesday night
2. Where I'm going to sleep in Abidjan when I get there (hotel or host)


3. How I'm going to get an apartment.

I'm travelling with about 200,000 CFA and I don't know any soul in Abidjan.

Apus:
first off I want to say a very big thank You to the likes of Ugosample, JWtheocracy1, Popizaino et al who have contributed to the survival of this thread.
Hello bro pls kindly reach on my cell phone number 09020705231,i think we both have the same plan,lets talk over the phone

I will be making a bold decision which is finally relocating to Abidjan after much thought (don't mind me actually I think I've had enough with 9ja). I've been following discussions on here very keenly.

With much information at my disposal(thanks to those guyz aforementioned) I believe I might not have much challenge save d language ish which I'm very much working on.


Lucky for me have got peepz who have been resident in Abidjan for some time now (around Trechville to be precise)



I just might be sharing my own first hand experiences in a couple of weeks from now.

#merci!

Apus:
first off I want to say a very big thank You to the likes of Ugosample, JWtheocracy1, Popizaino et al who have contributed to the survival of this thread.


I will be making a bold decision which is finally relocating to Abidjan after much thought (don't mind me actually I think I've had enough with 9ja). I've been following discussions on here very keenly.

With much information at my disposal(thanks to those guyz aforementioned) I believe I might not have much challenge save d language ish which I'm very much working on.


Lucky for me have got peepz who have been resident in Abidjan for some time now (around Trechville to be precise)



I just might be sharing my own first hand experiences in a couple of weeks from now.

#merci!

Toeyoursea:


Hello Please are still moving over or you've changed your mind? I need someone to plan my journey with

Apus:




I've just arrived here(Abidjan). I came with the Youg Shall Grow Motors which was quite convenient. It was a 2days journey.

Toeyoursea:


Wow, no time. How can I reach you? I'm moving for October first week. I need your help.

Apus:




I've sent U a pm

Apus:




I've just arrived here(Abidjan). I came with the Youg Shall Grow Motors which was quite convenient. It was a 2days jvourney.

Qu33nSh3ba:




I want some information from you.

1. What time did you arrive Abidjan?

2. Did you pay any other money at any border apart from the transportation?

3. When you eat along the road, do you pay in Naira or the host currency?

I'm expecting your reply...

Toeyoursea:
A big shoutout to all those who have contributed immensely to the growth of this thread. I have read through almost the whole 32 pages. I haven't seen anyone mislead or scam another person on this thread, it all been brotherhood and love. Even 2 page thread for Nairaland, them go still scam you.

I was looking to relocate to Osun state when I stumbled upon this thread. I have changed my mind; I think Abidjan will be ideal for me.

I have a few questions, some of which may have been directly or indirectly asked before. I just want to get current and specific answers on them.

1. Transportation

I was at Young Shall Grow ECOWAS park, Maza-Maza on Friday 15-09-2018 and below were the prices:
-N30,500 with passport
-N35,500 with virgin Passport
-N37,000 with ID card (voter's or national ID)
-N45,000 without ID
I was advised to have an extra N5,000 for Yellow card and other cross border stuffs.

My question is, are there any better alternatives (apart from Ejigbo)?

2. Cash Handling

Where will I change cash from naira to XOF?
How much is safe for me to carry in cash?
Can I use my ATM card in any bank along the border?


3. Housing and hotel

How much should I budget for a low cost hotel?
I intend to rent a furnished one-room apartment. How much should I budget?
Is it possible to get someone to host me (Flat share) or squatting pending the time I get a bigger apartment?

4. Jobs

I have a Freelance business that pays me about $100 (N30,000) weekly. I hope this income will be good enough to survive?


My entire travel budget is N150,000 and N50,000 is for transport. This leaves me with N100,000 naira to settle down. With this 100k and my weekly 30k, is it advisable to embark on this adventure?

Please advise me.

myquestion:
am planning on going by first week in November.
jst a short holiday(4-5days). jst to see experience the place.
Who is in with me. i dnt understand french but i knw i will survive.

Toeyoursea:


Are you serious and decided about this?

myquestion:


yes i am. going to get my yellow car dis week.

Toeyoursea:

Wow, we need to link up. Sent you an email already.