Nigeria, Safe? Any one know anything?
05-22-2014, 10:01 AM
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Nigeria, Safe? Any one know anything?
I have a job offer in Nigeria for an oil company. Pay is great but i am concerned. Any one with any experience, Constructive suggestions please. Plan is to leave for a Major airline in the US as soon as they offer. Until then finding it hard to live on Food stamps.
05-22-2014, 11:37 AM
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No it is not safe...The corruption is at all levels, and you will see it first hand if you choose to fly there. You will definitely be a victim of petty crime and your chances of a violent crime encounters are increased. Not worth chasing the money, and remember you have no rights...(like Nigerians have any either)...It is my least favorite African country.
05-23-2014, 03:53 AM
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This was our standard procedure when we flew there. The company dropped the armed escort when we flew cargo. Lagos was very expensive also.
Originally Posted by dirtysidedown
I don't like going there, but have to fly there every couple of months at my current job. We use a armed security company to escort us from airport to hotel. I don't leave hotel while on layover.
05-23-2014, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtysidedown
I don't like going there, but have to fly there every couple of months at my current job. We use a armed security company to escort us from airport to hotel. I don't leave hotel while on layover.
05-24-2014, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by The Juice
Man, so expensive. Amazing that to live there would cost you on par with living in Manhattan.
Crews were nervous in the van from airport to hotel, if the van with armed guards, had to slow enroute...this slowing was viewed as a way to get the van off course. Slowing was due to staged car accidents...someone(s) laying in the road, or whatever. The van just plowed thru all!
05-24-2014, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtysidedown
I don't like going there, but have to fly there every couple of months at my current job. We use a armed security company to escort us from airport to hotel. I don't leave hotel while on layover.
If you are hired direct by an oil company (I assume one of the majors) they will usually have their own security and it shouldnt be a problem. You most likely will be staying on their own compound instead of a hotel, so usually secure and cost of living will be basically nil.
I wouldnt be as negative as some are saying. For the most part Nigerians are friendly (although somewhat devious when it comes to seperating you from your $$$), the problem is the bad elements of society are BAD!!
I would certainly ask for the full details from the hiring company, as well as talk to other pilots if possible to find out what they think.
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