dasparrow: @Post

Most of the comments here make me realize that we have a long way to go as a nation.

Anyways, OP, your fears are not out of place but you will survive. If people like me who were born in the West and have lived in the West for most parts of my life could come back home albeit temporarily to serve the nation (NYSC), then a brief business-related visit should not cause you that much fear. However, you do have to be cautious.

First of all, Boko haram is not really blowing up or killing anyone in the South West which is where Lagos and Abeokuta fall under. Boko haram is attacking innocent people in the northern part of the country. As for policemen and bribe, if you are not going to be driving yourself, you don't have to worry about them. The driver who might be driving you will just have to be extra polite to the police officers when passing through checkpoints. As for your wife, if she is not comfortable coming to Nigeria, she can stay back home. It is not mandatory going to a country one does not feel comfortable or safe in. When it comes to armed robbers, if you don't go about wearing uber expensive clothes and jewelry, you should be fine.

In regards to Nigeria being disorganized, I agree with you. Nigeria is chaotic and lack of law and order is the order of the day. Nigeria is not for the faint hearted I must admit. Nigeria is the only country I have lived in where a driver sees a pedestrian and instead of slowing down continues at full accelerated speed not minding that he stands the chance of killing the pedestrian. Human life is not worth much in Nigeria. As for Nigerians being friendly, I say hmmmm. Nigerians are only friendly to people whom they perceive to be financially flamboyant. The average Nigerian is rude, lacks compassion and love for others, is greedy, selfish and self centered.

I came back to Nigeria to see if Nigeria has gotten better but I realized that the more things changed, the more things remained the same. I will not raise a family in Nigeria. The society is stressful and I now understand why the average life expectancy rate of a Nigerian in Nigeria is a measly 53 years. I suggest you come for your business meeting. Don't announce your arrival too much, keep a low profile and once your business meeting is over, quietly go back to your base. That is how I would have done it. Good luck!

You are welcome!!

obanla Isaiah: @Daspar and ogak thnks 4 building our father land

Chinwem: @ dasparrow , well said!!

@OP, I hope by now you ve realised that there are many bitter and frustrated people in Nigeria who tend to despise people coming from overseas for reasons best known to Them, evidenced by the nature of people's comments here in response to a genuine concern of yours

You can't expect someone who is probably not sure of their next meal, daily frustrated by corrupt police , no light, no water, ASUU strike, insecurity at home and on the road .....etc to radiate much happiness or basic human courtesy

A simple query was made by OP and see the amount of toxic venom that has been spewed out by people who were not forced to comment....smh

Dasparrow has said it all Op. kindly take her advice. Goodluck

i_laugh:

Comments like this shows the frustration of some people. Why will people despise people coming to Nigeria from abroad? Haba. So you want people to make only the comment you and the op want to hear. Life aint like that mate.

i_laugh:

Comments like this shows the frustration of some people. Why will people despise people coming to Nigeria from abroad? Haba. So you want people to make only the comment you and the op want to hear. Life aint like that mate.

dasparrow: @Post

Most of the comments here make me realize that we have a long way to go as a nation.

Anyways, OP, your fears are not out of place but you will survive. If people like me who were born in the West and have lived in the West for most parts of my life could come back home albeit temporarily to serve the nation (NYSC), then a brief business-related visit should not cause you that much fear. However, you do have to be cautious.

First of all, Boko haram is not really blowing up or killing anyone in the South West which is where Lagos and Abeokuta fall under. Boko haram is attacking innocent people in the northern part of the country. As for policemen and bribe, if you are not going to be driving yourself, you don't have to worry about them. The driver who might be driving you will just have to be extra polite to the police officers when passing through checkpoints. As for your wife, if she is not comfortable coming to Nigeria, she can stay back home. It is not mandatory going to a country one does not feel comfortable or safe in. When it comes to armed robbers, if you don't go about wearing uber expensive clothes and jewelry, you should be fine.

In regards to Nigeria being disorganized, I agree with you. Nigeria is chaotic and lack of law and order is the order of the day. Nigeria is not for the faint hearted I must admit. Nigeria is the only country I have lived in where a driver sees a pedestrian and instead of slowing down continues at full accelerated speed not minding that he stands the chance of killing the pedestrian. Human life is not worth much in Nigeria. As for Nigerians being friendly, I say hmmmm. Nigerians are only friendly to people whom they perceive to be financially flamboyant. The average Nigerian is rude, lacks compassion and love for others, is greedy, selfish and self centered.

I came back to Nigeria to see if Nigeria has gotten better but I realized that the more things changed, the more things remained the same. I will not raise a family in Nigeria. The society is stressful and I now understand why the average life expectancy rate of a Nigerian in Nigeria is a measly 53 years. I suggest you come for your business meeting. Don't announce your arrival too much, keep a low profile and once your business meeting is over, quietly go back to your base. That is how I would have done it. Good luck!

MJBUSA: Thank you for your most thought out, decent comments. I will take them to heart. All the best!

MJBUSA: Thank you to "dasparrow" and the few educated and schooled people who responded. Your advice was invaluable and I will take them to heart.

To the uneducated, ignorant, uneducated, unschooled and classless commenters: idiots like you are the reasons why Nigeria, albeit a wealthy country, will never progress. Your comments show who you are as people and I hope you're NOT raising your kids that way. Your ignorance is astounding. I'm a White guy who has taken to the Nigerian culture. My wife is Nigerian, although she's never been to Nigeria. I do business with Nigeria and I've been for many years, my charity organization is solely to assist Nigerian kids to get the best education. For personal reasons, I haven't been to Nigeria in more than 5 years and I came here expecting to learn something different but I'm met with ignorant, comments from uneducated bush people. How dare you? You acted like a bunch of animalistic lunatics who need to be under medical supervision. Even though your command of the English Grammar was abysmal, I managed to understand what you wrote. You sounded pathetic and jealous. I suggest you take your untamed anger and learn how to write proper English language. You disgraced yourself but thankfully, your comments are not reminiscent of most Nigerians who are friendly and helpful. You're a bunch of idiots who should hang your heads in shame! I doubt you will ever find success in your life with attitudes like this. You wonder why the country is a mess? You're the problem in the country!!! Even if you had criticisms, they could have been constructive criticisms not the venom you all spewed! I will share your comments on my facebook wall and will also share "Dasapprow"s comments so people can recognize the difference between educated and uneducated Nigerians. Getting a fake college degree doesn't make you educated. You're incapable of responding to a basic question in a civilized manner. What the hell am I doing on this website? I feel sorry for the country with attitudes like these!!! Deuces!

Chillisauce: The guy was really pissed off, nairalanders have a very bad way of responding to questions. To Nigerians,it's the norm but others might find it offensive.

But the thread was funny Sha.

As per post,me wey be omo Naija dey fear to even visit. You have to plan very well before visiting.