tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post2875967748641008529..comments2023-04-18T13:54:33.048+01:00Comments on Postcard from Lagos: Moving to Nigeria? What to know and do (Part 1)Postcard from Lagoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465182383879851207noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-83871228409383388812009-03-04T18:16:00.000+01:002009-03-04T18:16:00.000+01:00Even though i live in NIgeria, i can totally ident...Even though i live in NIgeria, i can totally identify with everything you have said...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-20231648051527875702008-04-07T23:36:00.000+01:002008-04-07T23:36:00.000+01:00I forgot to add that you and your wife will be a m...I forgot to add that you and your wife will be a mentor to me as well. So get ready will let you know when I am ready.Thirty +https://www.blogger.com/profile/07121365037538472378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-88469894004991295692008-04-07T23:34:00.000+01:002008-04-07T23:34:00.000+01:00@Mrs RAASI don't think this article is targeted to...@Mrs RAAS<BR/><BR/>I don't think this article is targeted to folks who are hard up or desperate enough to be living illegally in Diaspora. <BR/><BR/>It would also be spiritually and morally wrong for Mr Badejo to paint a picture that you should not amass wealth before you return to Nigeria, most likely that is the reason they left their Country in the first place :)<BR/><BR/>@Postcard from Lagos<BR/>Please let's have more info like this, so we can make informed decision.Thirty +https://www.blogger.com/profile/07121365037538472378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-21381951562632024022008-03-28T11:28:00.000+01:002008-03-28T11:28:00.000+01:00Mrs Raas, Returning to Nigeria is not for everybod...Mrs Raas, Returning to Nigeria is not for everybody and let's bear it in mind that Revd Badejo's article is only addressed to those who have CHOSEN by themselves to return to Nigeria or those contemplating to take the step. For those who have settled in the land of sojourn, God will bless us all the same but let's not discourage the dissemination of factual information about what it takes to return to Nigeria from an experienced person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-75541859688547356462008-03-28T11:20:00.000+01:002008-03-28T11:20:00.000+01:00Mrs Raas arguments are well expressed and noted an...Mrs Raas arguments are well expressed and noted and a few adjustments have been made. <BR/><BR/>However, apart from the issue of needing a good car - (a neccessity in any country) there is no suggestion whatsoever that you need ammass wealth before you move home although this may help. <BR/><BR/>The aim of the blog is to provide accurate, eye-witness experience of life in Nigeria from the perspective of a returnee. This particular edition is further aimed at encouraging and cushioning the impact of resettling for indigenes planning to return to Nigeria and for foreigners who want to do business in Nigeria.Postcard from Lagoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465182383879851207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-88946903023641153912008-03-28T10:30:00.000+01:002008-03-28T10:30:00.000+01:00I like the idea of you talking about returning to ...I like the idea of you talking about returning to nigeria , I do not agree that it is a necessary plan. the world is global , and people need to realise that God gave us the land , the bible says that the earth is the lords and all that is in belongs to us.<BR/><BR/>If you have found yourself abroad and you can add value to someones life, why not do it there. <BR/><BR/>Also the article is not encouraging those who have not amassed wealth abroad to return home, some people live on foriegn countries illegally not being able to fulfill their potentials for this reason and for some if they returned to nigeria and can have a mentor to guide them they may be better off, but articles like this is saying dont come back until you have amassed enough wealth , it is politically and spritually wrong. people live in nigeria and make it in life without foriegn money. <BR/><BR/>I believe if you have found youself somewhere , discover who you are in christ and start to better where you are , there is nothing you can do in nigeria that you cant do in london. <BR/><BR/>maybe no suya in dec , ha ha .<BR/><BR/>Mrs RaasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-84035730049871116532008-03-28T09:15:00.000+01:002008-03-28T09:15:00.000+01:00Bro Gbenga this is useful information and I agree ...Bro Gbenga this is useful information and I agree with most of your points. I think you will be a wonderful mentor when my husband and I embark on the sojourn journey back home in about 10 years time. That is my plan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-61100632293989299682008-03-28T02:08:00.000+01:002008-03-28T02:08:00.000+01:00Nice plans to have when deciding to move to Nigeri...Nice plans to have when deciding to move to Nigeria finally.<BR/><BR/>However, I still think there are some areas to fine tune this move.<BR/><BR/>One is in the area of business: I always tell people, if you want to be successful business-wise in Nigeria, be sure your business adds <B>VALUE</B> to people's lives. Its one of the <B>MOST RELIABLE</B> ways to be successful in Nigeria. Ask Mike Adenuga Jnr. or Aliko Dangote!<BR/><BR/>Secondly, the issue of getting a good car and a good (and safe) place to live cannot be over-emphasized.<BR/><BR/>You need to be obvious of the fact that to have a good car and get a good place to live, you need a good amount of cash-planning! These 2 things involve a fair bit of cash as with Nigeria, you need a good cash base to live above average and be comfortable, not with the erratic light situation and heavy traffic! I'm not saying you need a huge amount but realistically, a N1.3-2Million car (that has an A/C!) and an accomodation that cost around N400-N500k/year would be ideal in an enclosed estate. You don't want to go to those appointments looking like you ran there!<BR/><BR/>If you're lucky enough to get a reliable generator, not anything big but at least with 3KVA capacity that can give you light for some hours in the evening or in the morning before stepping out whenever the light-takers do their thing, then good.<BR/><BR/>Its good to at least ensure that wherever you live has mosquitto netting all round as well. The last thing you want is to be bitten my malaria-infested mosquitoes and you're wondering what is wrong with you when the fever starts.<BR/><BR/>Believe you me, I've been to Nigeria too often and I know what it takes to want to move back home..<BR/>Any further comments from me, and I'll provide later. Peace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226373758133757839.post-51251758298699333192008-03-28T00:40:00.000+01:002008-03-28T00:40:00.000+01:00Wonderful, Mr Badejo, this is very useful informat...Wonderful, Mr Badejo, this is very useful information. So it is a case of show me your car and I will tell you who you are in Naija!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com