Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Bede2u(m): 1:59am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Starboytwo: How many people are in bene republic again?
If Nigeria was just like eg Ebonyi, small, maybe 5 million people, it will be very easy to govern.
Don’t be comparing 5million people to 250 million people. Over 300 ethnic groups. Over 500 languages. Oboy, incomparable. if igbos talk about breaking up Nigeria, people will want to kill them. But truth is that igbos saw the mess called Nigeria early enough and knew it will never progress. Most african countries have Working system whereas impunity reigns here 2 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by sunnywinner2015(m): 2:02am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Make una drop una numbers na....we really wish to join you guys over 2 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by since13o: 2:07am On Mar 06, 2023 |
AbleBouncer:
You are so right bro. I left naija for niger republic since last year, can you believe people don't know what is generator here, light dey steady and their money is more valuable than naira. Their highest currency is 10k Just 1 leaf o. Come see technology Did you get Niger Republic passport? |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by pland(m): 2:09am On Mar 06, 2023 |
I agree with virtually all the things you said about Benin Republic. I've been leaving and working here in Benin Republic for close to ten years now, and can say without mincing words that indeed Benin Republic, though a small country in terms of human population, is way ahead of my country, Nigeria, in the areas of constant and steady electricity supply, good roads, relative peace and security, law and order. And because the economic activities of Benin Republic is to a large extent dependant on the goods that comes from Nigeria, certain things are relatively expensive, e.g. transport fares, electronics, etc. To make matter even worse is the Naira depreciation against Fcfa for close to two years now. At the moment, the West African French currency, the Fcfa, has higher value than the Naira.
I believe with good leadership, Nigeria can indeed be a positive bellwether for the rest of African countries.
As an academic, one area that has seen much improvement over the years in Benin Republic is the higher institutions, especially, the University sector. When I first got into this country about ten years ago, I realized that the University sector, particularly, those being managed by Nigerians and a few Beninese who understands or speaks english language, was in need of some sort of professional and ethical facelift. Hitherto, a couple of universities were unprofessional and unscrupulous in their academic activities; by the way, it's also synonymous to universities and other institutions of learning in Nigeria. But some of us stood up and fought against such abuse. And today, even though much still need to be done, a whole lot of sanity has been achieved due to government's intervention. To back this testimony, as a professional and principled person that I'm, I make bold to say that some of my students who graduated with degree certificates from Republic of Benin are working in CBN, DSS, NA, etc.; some have gone ahead to further their studies in Masters degree programs in some European countries with the B.Sc. degree certificates obtained from some credible universities in Benin Republic.
Although it is always tough to convince people that something good can come out of this so called smaller countries, I'm glad that some people seized the opportunity and dare to explore, today they are happy they did.
Take note; these so called "small countries" has made many Nigerians wealthy today. And it has also enabled lots of young "serious" Nigerians to achieve their educational dreams without experiencing any form of academic strike, cultism, insecurity or delay of admission due to JAMB frustration.
The much talk about "mushroom universities" in Benin Republic by some people in the past, is nothing worst than what is also tenable in Nigeria or in any other country. Alas, no country is immuned from having case(s) of unscrupulous institutions, the only thing is that the degree and hype may defer from one country to other. So long as the degree program being pursue is accredited and the university is legitimate, irrespective of the country of study, small or big country, what matters most is for the individual in search of the degree certificate to be committed, serious and diligent with his or her studies. In the end, it's the stuff you're made of that will speak for you in the labour market, not the country.
Come to BENIN Republic for your University admission placement without JAMB. Mobilization for NYSC is guaranteed; very affordable fees, and instalments payment is allowed. Graduation takes place just after 3 years of studies in Social Sciences, Arts and Management courses. No academic disruption, and no strike all through study years.
You can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. Apply for direct entry for a shorter duration of program with ND, NCE, IJMB or JUPEB result. HND conversion program is available. WhatsApp/Call: +229-9054-7568 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by emiika: 2:11am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Starboytwo: How many people are in bene republic again?
If Nigeria was just like eg Ebonyi, small, maybe 5 million people, it will be very easy to govern.
Don’t be comparing 5million people to 250 million people. Over 300 ethnic groups. Over 500 languages. Oboy, incomparable. oga no dey talk anyhow, how many people lives in the US una dey run to, i’m sure x4 of nigeria population yet they are normal than una, hisss 1 Like |
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Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by fabolouz1(m): 2:25am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Nigeria is still better. |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Mcslize: 2:25am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Yeyeboi05: I was there last month and stayed for a month,I can confirm all these! Benin is an amazing place,I’d love to explore more of the country,or even settle there soon…Naija no be here tho! I met many girls with big backside tho lol. Nic done. Like how much can one budget for such movement if one decides to visit? |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Mcslize: 2:27am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Gatess:
For some bilingual schools, u can get between 40-70k per term. Then for some bilingual Montessori school, they pay above 90k per term. Then u mustn't speak french B4 u can teach in the Bilingual schools. And salary ranges from 40k to 100k depend on the subject u teach. Like presently I know of a vacancy for science teacher like, physics and chemistry. As for the documents, ur ECOWAS passport speaks volume and when u come, u may need residence permit How does one apply for the residence permit? |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by CodeTemplar: 2:47am On Mar 06, 2023 |
And beside them in Nigeria is hoodlum infested and thugs run Lagos boasting the 4th largest economy in Africa atatus. Let the folks shoving sanwo-olu down everyone's throat have a proper rethink o. |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Ndleabilli: 2:47am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Gate2:
😳😳😳 Well, I won't ignore this cos is part of what makes life. I won't say they are bad or good but left for u to discover yourself. We may have some bad eggs or good ones but it's an individual difference. They are simple and very friendly and I can't tag them bad from the little I see but knowing you are a Nigerian makes them believe u are rich and some may look for a way to extort u. Dem de try for waist shaa but can't be compared with Liberians and SA girls. Those two countries get am in excess pass Beninoise. Bro I'm a Tech guy ( website developer ) are there demand for such skills? |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Ndleabilli: 2:51am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Zaksart: There's so much opportunities in Benin republic and I'll be talking about one today. While growing up we understand that Cotonou is the harbor of good used cars, I even have some friends that got there own cars back then from there.
But one thing a lot of us doesn't know is that Benin republic has room for sales of electronics gadgets and appliance. You see Benin republic, Togo and Ghana is a place you can sell electronics at double or almost double the price you bought your electronics.
But today I'll be focusing on phone sales... This info is coming from an experience electronics and phone repairs engineer. Do you know that used iphone6 that's been sold here at 35/40k goes for as much as 70/75k in Benin, Togo or Ghana... I even overhead a colleague telling me same old iphone6 goes for 100k in Ghana.
Last year I sold used uk iphone6 for 85k Cefa... That was even when naira has a lil bit of value, but now as you all must have heard Cefa is now superior than Naira in the black market.
I get my used phones or laptop directly from warehouse in Lagos immediately the goods are been offloaded and go to Benin republic to make sells... I am bringing this information here because I'll need a partner that's interested in investing and who's interested so in learning how or where to buy and sale too.
I have invested a lot in yam farming at the beginning of the year and currently short of cash, so for those of you interested in investing please buzz me on WhatsApp at +2349050380553 let's make some good cash.
As I am preparing to enter Benin for business this march... Buzz me let's share profits. Thanks. Make we together bro |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by CodeTemplar: 2:51am On Mar 06, 2023 |
In case of chaos in Nigeria, God has opened the eyes of the youths to another Japa destination. Akwa Ibom is another. 2 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Goodbadbowy419: 2:57am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Dshocker:
You forgot to mention that 98% of their citizens practice voodoo.
You can't use and dump their girls anyhow, else you go hear am, unless say the girl no report you give her family.
As i am typing this right now, a guy from my village is still running mad, after he deceived one of their girls with love and impregnated her, at the end he dumped her, sometime around year 2003 till date. That’s true tho |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by akigbemaru: 3:03am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Gatess: THE UNDERRATED COTONOU
Since I was born till date, we Nigerians have always looked down on a lot of neighboring countries like Cameroon, Togo, Benin Republic etc. Well, you are not to be blamed if you are among those who look down on some of these countries, even when we have not had an opportunity to cross border.
Well I was one of those people who actually looked down on most of these countries until I had an opportunity to sail round west Africa and the narratives changed.
Meanwhile I was completely marvelled the first time I visited Cotonou, the business hub of Benin Republic about 4 years ago when Patrice Talon newly took office Two years after I re-visited, after touring round other west African countries. I spent 3 days here and without a waste of time, I concluded to relocate down to this place based on the level of development I saw, the security, serenity etc.
Finally I am now living here and I have no regret so far.
I will say this country is blessed with the best president who is working tirelessly to improve the living conditions of his beloved citizens and I am glad hearing citizens saying positive things about the president.
Things You Don't Know About Benin Republic...
*They have currently have one of the best roads/road network in west Africa * The maintain law and order * Security is good * Security personnels are friendly and don't intimidate anyone. If caught intimidating you, he or she will severely be punished " If you are caught in a robbery attack which involves gun, forget it, u are gun forever. * Electricity is 247. No low voltage or unecessarily interruptions. * Steady clean water supply by the government at an affordable rate * 247 transport system cos of good security * Night life is topnotch.. in fact their balling na night with street light almost every nook and cranny of the city. * Amazing beaches with super duper fun. * Nice Bilingual schools for your kids *Stress free movement without traffic jam. * Policemen scattered at every nook and cranny of the town to maintain law and order and not for stop and search. * Drugs are only bought or sold at a registered pharmacies and not from quacks or roadside vendors * Foreigners almost have same right with citizen and can't be treated anyhow *Women are like egg here. Any maltreatment or mistreatment, you will face the law. *Public school, go to sch by 7:30am and return home for break by 12noon and return back to school by 3pm to dismiss between 6-7pm Monday- Friday * You can choose to relocate from your rented apartment after a month or two cos of the privilege of monthly payment plan * Their money now more valuable than naira in black market *This is the only safe transit route coming from other African countries to Nigeria. Of course you should know how that helps an economy. *Internet is steady and fast but a bit expensive *Pepper body no common here like naija * ETC
Business Opportunities From My Findings So Far...
*Tailoring is a place to explore especially when you sew English wears and Nigerian attires * Sales of any kind of electronics which you can bring from Nigeria and Togo cos they are cheaper over there and expensive here. * Sales of second hand phones and laptops, not forgetting their accessories too. Very lucrative * Nigerian foods are in high demand especially areas where Nigerians live more. U go sell tire * Sales of sewing machines(more of manual)and it's accessories are in high demand cos this is their major skill work with hairdressing. * Phone and laptop repairs needs serious attention here cos most of the engineers are not competent enough * Sales of motor parts/bike parts. Both are very good biz here too. * Bilingual schools are still in high demand in some places including teachers. * Transportation biz- As a naija man, u will do better plying from border to town, if you are a smart. As an okada rider, concentrate around Tokpa, Misebo and Beach, you will be fine too. Those who are into okirika(2nd clothes, shoes & bags), it's still very profitable till date but you must have a good contact for you not to be cheated. Etc
Let me drop my pen here for now. I will be sharing some photos of the places I have been to like the beaches etc . So stay tuned as we will be dropping more information to give you a comprehensive info about the country generally. |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:10am On Mar 06, 2023 |
panpan:
Are private boreholes, for water, permitted in Benin Republic? Yes 1 Like |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:11am On Mar 06, 2023 |
akinsmail51: The poster has really tried enough to capture the key features of Cotonou. Last year, I spent 10 days exploring 3 African countries; Benin, Togo & Ghana.
I felt ashamed travelling around with my powerbank then, because the availability of electricity is highly remarkable in those countries.
I can confirm those business opportunities listed by the poster.
Thanks for the acknowledgement. Stay blessed 1 Like |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Nobody: 3:15am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Benin of all places
Seems like it is tailors, Okada men that are fantasizing about Benin on this thread 1 Like |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:29am On Mar 06, 2023 |
AccessME: I vowed to leave Nigeria if the drug lord is announced winner of the presidential election and obviously it has com to past. Since my money never reach enter yankee, I'm looking towards an African country hence, seeing the good words and ratings about this country, I just might consider it..
Relocating to these countries aren't my problem really buh the language barrier of them not predominantly speaking English but french is the challenge. Many are like you and surviving. Once u begin to learn the language, living here becomes more interesting to u 2 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by madjune(m): 3:31am On Mar 06, 2023 |
KingofTheStreet: i think when it comes to good policing, they are 99%. Talon the president is a no nonsense man, that's why they are afraid. I wish we have someone like him in Nigeria. Past looters for don japa We had someone like him in 1983 in the name of Tunde Idiagbon. Till tomorrow, I will forever mourn him. He would have killed this culture of bribery amongst our Policemen and looting in Government, unfortunately IBB removed him and Buhari. Buhari actually took credit for Tunde's work and that's why people felt he was good for this presidency in 2015. 6 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by yom2(m): 3:33am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Starboytwo: How many people are in bene republic again?
If Nigeria was just like eg Ebonyi, small, maybe 5 million people, it will be very easy to govern.
Don’t be comparing 5million people to 250 million people. Over 300 ethnic groups. Over 500 languages. Oboy, incomparable. but China is 1bn and doing better 2 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by techgen(m): 3:33am On Mar 06, 2023 |
adams123:
What are the governors of Niger delta's states currently doing with their 13% derivation from the sales of crude oil? We are mostly corrupt in this country simple Apart from corruption, most of our elected governors are dumb ass ruling the smart ones. 6 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:36am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Xerxes75: Harassment by the security agencies is on the high side. When you are a foreigner and get to know, they extort you by demanding a lots of documents from you. Nigerians are their target at Tokpa market Lol... Incredible. Pls how can we verify your claim??😳😳 1 Like |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by since13o: 3:36am On Mar 06, 2023 |
techgen:
Apart from corruption, most of our elected governors are dumb ass ruling the smart ones. Are the so-called smart ones really smart if they are there being ruled by fools? That is like a slave saying they are stronger than the oppressors. If you are strong show us na. 4 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:42am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Okiton: brother me Please help me
Within these few weeks I really have serious thought crossing to that country. But the main issue at hand now is that I don't really understand french much apart from the basic Good morning Good evening How are you
U can call me on Whatsapp any day but preferably by evening,..+2349130797074
And secondly what is the cost of getting accommodation there as a first visit and planning to base in the country. And moreso, I'm an information technologist, I develop and design website, mobile apps, database management, and general internet activities. Also I go in educational work such project and thesis for undergraduates and postgraduates respectively and general academic paperwork.
With these, what are chances of surviving in the country. Note I don't have anyone in that country and I've been there before but just planing to enter there rent apartment and enter street start hustle.
Please advise me in the steps to take |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 3:49am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Napata77:
IGNORAMUS. THE USA HAS NO STATES THAT ARE ''BIGGER THAN NIGERIA AND MORE POPULATED''.
THE US POPULATION IS JUST 330 MILLION.
IT IS ALSO STUPID AND DUMB TO COMPARE A COUNTRY THAT'S BEEN INDEPENDENT FOR 400 YEARS+ WITH AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF 8 TRILLION DOLLARS, WITH A DEVELOPING NATION LIKE NIGERIA THAT'S BARELY BEE
N INDEPENDENT 60 YEARS, AND HAS AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF 50 BILLION DOLLARS. So u can't make your points without insult ![](/faces/huh.png) 😳😳😳 Your immaturity is and lgnorance is topnotch. Continue 3 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Wande22(m): 3:52am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Spiff20: I'm yet to see pictures of the roads and the highly rated best road networks in West Africa. All is just talk talk and talk. Please anyone who has pictures show us.
And by the way, so what you guys are trying to say is that, this small Benin has better road networks than Abuja and Akwa Ibom? The few pictures I've seen the place looks like Northern Nigeria. But I bet Lagos is finer, I mean look at Ikoyi and VI now. Bro I was there Thursday before the Presidential Erection for my younger bro child naming. As they will say 'Omode a ma so wipe oko Baba oun lo tobi ju.......nitoripe ko ti de oko Baba elomi' a child will claim his father's farm is big until he sees another person's farmCotonou (Benin Republic) is ABNORMALLY ORGANIZED 4 Likes |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 4:00am On Mar 06, 2023 |
ManIzHot:
Boss abeg how can I get your whatapp number +2349130797074 |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by since13o: 4:10am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Wande22:
Bro I was there Thursday before the Presidential Erection for my younger bro child naming. As they will say 'Omode a ma so wipe oko Baba oun lo tobi ju.......nitoripe ko ti de oko Baba elomi' a child will claim his father's farm is big until he sees another person's farm
Cotonou (Benin Republic) is ABNORMALLY ORGANIZED How did your brother get the passport. Does he have any link? |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Killermamba: 4:17am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Goodbadbowy419:
I know this tollgate very well damnn e don tey sha My last visit was 2016 I visited around the same time, it wasn't as good as it is now, you see what good governance give to the people and the image of the country |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 4:21am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Mcslize:
How does one apply for the residence permit? Are u in Benin republic? Connect to Nigerians on this.. e get why |
Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess: 4:23am On Mar 06, 2023 |
Ndleabilli:
Bro I'm a Tech guy ( website developer ) are there demand for such skills? Sincerely I am not in the best position to answer this but I guess someone may respond to your question. Moreover most people here do remote job here |