Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by TemmyTee82(f): 10:01pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
millionboi2: u no dey finish service?
As in ehn! Me sef taya. 1 Like |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by makydebbie(f): 10:01pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
olihilistic: Mehn Ghana make sense then oo. Makedebbie how much I go save before I tour Ghana? Depends on alot bro, you've someone here already? |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by makydebbie(f): 10:04pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Triniti: If you don’t have money, don’t come to Ghana, this place is one of the most expensive city in Africa to live in Tell them mehn. Most of them showing off their illiteracy by asking dumb rhetorical questions like "is Ghana a country" cannot spend two days here, they'll end up begging on the street. Lmao. 2 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by makydebbie(f): 10:11pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
buzzmania: LOL you're a clown.We have the largest mall in W.Africa,West Hills Mall. You need to see me laughing at some comments. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by 360command: 10:15pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
mmsen:
Nigerians adopt new technology before Ghanaians.
I'm sure that ATM filling pump is in Nigeria and has been for years, OP simply does not know.
Haven't dealt with banks in Ghana I know for a fact that they are many years behind when it comes to adopting the latest technology. before mobile phone (gsm) came to nigeria, it was in ghana already.. Ghana started Electronic data capturing of foreigners, my country nigeria recently started.. The day I left ghana, I exited electronically(my passport was placed in a device).. At aflao border... Coming to nigeria( seme border), I was manually registered (I can understand as a Nigerian) but A white foreigner with nigerian resident permit was registered manually.. Note: ofcourse, this technology is in airports.. ATM, ghana started... Mobile banking, ghana started.. Prepaid and digital postpaid meter, ghana started... Or maybe u will tell me now that nigeria is supplying Ghana electricity so hence, nigeria started digital postpaid/prepaid technology.. during the time ghana went electronical in goods clearing, my brother in customs were using manuals.. But I am open to a debate where you think we started.. There is what I do tell my gh friends, it is not by starting first but how you finish... If you look at IT, banking, ghana started 1st but today nigeria is ahead.. This is where I respect Nigeria Nigeria suffered lots of set backs due to military rule. Unlike ghana they were d pioneers of democracy which brought change.. There was new implementation, new technology, lots of try and errors... 3 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Chukazu: 10:16pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
spartacus11:
How did d taste difference make u conclude it is better dan Nigeria own?
What of if Nigeria own is better, do u have any scientific prove to back it up Yes I do...The late Dora Akunyili campaign vigorously to make soft drinks companies give Nigerian consumers a healthier product... until now there has been little or no effect 1 Like |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Chukazu: 10:20pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
360command: before mobile phone (gsm) came to nigeria, it was in ghana already.. Ghana started Electronic data capturing of foreigners, my country nigeria recently started.. The day I left ghana, I exited electronically(my passport was placed in a device).. At aflao border... Coming to nigeria( seme border), I was manually registered (I can understand as a Nigerian) but A white foreigner with nigerian resident permit was registered manually.. Note: ofcourse, this technology is in airports.. ATM, ghana started... Mobile banking , ghana started.. Prepaid and digital postpaid meter, during the time ghana went electronical in goods clearing, my brother in customs were using manuals.. But I am open to a debate where you think we started..
There is what I do tell my gh friends, it is not by starting first but how you finish...
If you look at IT, banking, ghana started 1st but today nigeria is ahead.. This is where I respect Nigeria
Nigeria suffered lots of set backs due to military rule. Unlike ghana they were d pioneers of democracy which brought change.. There was new implementation, new technology, lots of try and errors... You mean Nigerian banks in Ghana started it? ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by wristbangle: 10:22pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
From the little source I gathered about ghana, they have stable electricity, quite good / neat roads, law abiding and coordinated.
That aside, even though in terms of basic/psychological needs like electricity, road, education in Ghana, Nigeria is ahead of them in terms of infrastructure and GDP.
We often think it's greener on the other side which is not so most time.
If not for the issue of our epileptic power supply, corruption and other lack of basic amenities, Nigeria should be toe to toe with south Africa and some European countries in terms of infrastructure or even far better |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by buzzmania(m): 10:25pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
makydebbie: You need to see me laughing at some comments. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) Haha! I'm also enjoying the show of ignorance here as well. 1 Like |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by spartacus11(m): 10:25pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
buzzmania: LOL you're a clown.We have the largest mall in W.Africa,West Hills Mall. Olodo, keep fooling urself Tinapa Shopping Complex, Calabar, Cross River Total retail floor area 80,000 m² (861,113 ft²) Parking - 4,000 cars The West Hills Mall. Total retail floor area 27,000 m2 (290,000 sq ft) 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by 360command: 10:26pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Chukazu:
Yes I do...The late Dora Akunyili campaign vigorously to make soft drinks companies change give Nigerian consumers a healthier product... until now there has been little or no effect bro, for coke i disagree with you.. That is a multi national company.. The same formula is used in the production process.. Perhaps you bought a different coca cola flavor or na diet coke you buy... |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by wristbangle: 10:29pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
buzzmania: LOL you're a clown.We have the largest mall in W.Africa,West Hills Mall. The largest mall in west africa is not just West Hill malls. Novare Lekki Mall in Nigeria and Marina Mall, kumasi city mall in Ghana are also in same category cc makydebbie ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) 2 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by spartacus11(m): 10:31pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
TemmyTee82:
Are you serious? 100% will be in Lagos next month, u in lag we can met and discuss |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Just30: 10:33pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
emmysoftyou: don't be hype with such picture, I have been to Ghana twice and I can tell you that all the pics the op use re the beautiful places in Accra, Accra is just as neat as abuja because it's the capital of Ghana. But seriously Nigeria controls their economy and that's why things re expensive in Accra. I ate indomie worth of 8cedi 50pesowas(850naira) for two superpack of indomie and 1 egg. They have constant light like ivory coast and when u go to Kumasi, it's not beautiful like the country's capital. Presidential lodge is at the road side, very open and very close to Accra mall or Lagos avenue. This one just made me laugh Nigeria control what ? We provide a save haven do good people in Nigeria to have a sound mind to keep their money Ghana is an expensive place to live period and there are reasons why. Our consumer taxes are way higher and it's going to get even higher if government decides to take the current suggestion that will enable that country tax every single Ghanaian that deserve to pay tax. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Nobody: 10:33pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
edoman2016:
Shut up. You are jealous of Nigeria. Nigeria is richer than your country. Mention one single Ghanian company operating in Nigeria. I can count a large number of Nigerian companies doing business in Ghana and providing jobs to poor Ghanians like you.
Nigerian companies such as Zenith bank, Guaranty trust Bank, UBA, Globacom, Dangote, etc are dominating your poor country. ermm, but Ghana is much more organized than Nigger Area ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 2 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by makydebbie(f): 10:37pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
buzzmania: Haha! I'm also enjoying the show of ignorance here as well. See ehn, sometimes I'll just sit and laugh... ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) wristbangle:
The largest mall in west africa is not just West Hill malls. Novare Lekki Mall in Nigeria and Marina Mall, kumasi city mall in Ghana are also in same category
cc makydebie ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) Okay, keep looking for your mall then. 3 Likes
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Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Just30: 10:37pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
wristbangle: From the little source I gathered about ghana, they have stable electricity, quite good / neat roads, law abiding and coordinated.
That aside, even though in terms of basic/psychological needs like electricity, road, education in Ghana, Nigeria is ahead of them in terms of infrastructure and GDP.
We often think it's greener on the other side which is not so most time.
If not for the issue of our epileptic power supply, corruption and other lack of basic amenities, Nigeria should be toe to toe with south Africa and some European countries in terms of infrastructure or even far better don't worry plenty In 2030, Ghana will be an upper muddle income country just like South Africa 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by buzzmania(m): 10:37pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
spartacus11:
Olodo, keep fooling urself
Tinapa Shopping Complex, Calabar, Cross River
Total retail floor area 80,000 m² (861,113 ft²)
Parking - 4,000 cars
The West Hills Mall.
Total retail floor area 27,000 m2 (290,000 sq ft) ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by samleey(m): 10:39pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Pidginwhisper: For Naija travellers wey dey always think say life start and end for Accra, una no sabi anything. Enter kumasi, Takoradi,then you fit come back come talk better.
Na same way foreigners wey land for lekki/VictoriaIsland area for lagos or some areas for abuja for dem first tym for naija go dey hype Naija as dem never reach Okokomaiko,idumota for lasgidi and Kubwa and Co respectively for abuja.
As for Mr traveller white dey enter public bus and dey trek and jog for lekki/victoria island too,so your talk no carry water ![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png)
Bottom line, if naija don tire you abeg port go ghana and stop the nonsense comparison wey no hold water wey u dey do ![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png) You are very much right. Nigeria still better than Ghana economic wise. I live and work here is Ghana for a year plus now, and I do advice people don't think Ghana is better than Nigeria ooo 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by 360command: 10:39pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
wristbangle: From the little source I gathered about ghana, they have stable electricity, quite good / neat roads, law abiding and coordinated.
That aside, even though in terms of basic/psychological needs like electricity, road, education in Ghana, Nigeria is ahead of them in terms of infrastructure and GDP.
We often think it's greener on the other side which is not so most time.
If not for the issue of our epileptic power supply, corruption and other lack of basic amenities, Nigeria should be toe to toe with south Africa and some European countries in terms of infrastructure or even far better read your statement again.. You are using the condition "if".. Ok, let me tell you.. Every country can use "if".. Do you think Ghana don't have it problems?.. "If ghana should concentrate more on its problems, it should be at toe to toe with south Africa" " if south Africa should concentrate more on its problem, perhaps it would be heaven". / You don't know how to talk.. Don't based d condition on if... There is no excuse.... Please, ghana is where it is because of cocoa.. Nigeria was into cocoa, what happened? Is it not the same cocoa ghana used to build its school, electricity, roads, health etc... What did nigeria do with its cocoa? Ogbeni, don't come and shout GDP or infrastructure because your/my country has spent more to achieve lesser resources and ghana has spent less to achieve greater resources.. Nigerians are like haitians... Haitians where on the same level with the Dominican long back... But Haiti messed up in the long run and given so much excuses... 4 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by wristbangle: 10:40pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
mmsen:
I don't know where OP decided that things are cheap or value for money in Ghana - they are not.
Everything costs at least 50% more in Ghana.
Medicine that costs 1500 in Nigeria costs the equivalent of 10k in Ghana. Even the price at MMIA is cheaper.
Even Ghanaian kente cloth is cheaper in Lagos than Accra.
Electricity tariffs are at least double.
Water costs more. The food that your gateman will buy costs three to four times as much as what your gateman will pay in Nigeria.
And they don't have 24 hours electricity, the situation is better than Nigeria but they do have to run generator for roughly 10 hours a week, probably more during the dry season.
Driving in Ghana is a less stressful experience, but again, Accra does not have as many good roads as Abuja, Lagos, Kano or even smaller cities such as Calabar or Uyo. Which means that while there are fewer cars the traffic can become a real nuisance, especially on Liberation Road and Spintex. There are fewer slip roads and link roads, the ones that exist are often not tarred. For an example, anyone in Accra - drive from the Koala end of Oxford Street drive towards the Vodafone office, at which point turn right. Drive 50 metres down that road and you will come onto a dirt road. This is Osu, central Accra that I'm talking about for those unfamiliar.
Speaking of Vodafone, their service is poor. Phone calls are just about passable but their internet service is frequently awful. The only other option is MTN, friends tell me that they are worse. And that is another advantage to Nigeria - there are more options when it comes to telecommunications. Once again, they are cheaper.
Ghana has its advantages for sure - primarily that it's a smaller, more manageable country and thus a calmer society. The electricity situation is better but not perfect. There is no northern elite steering the country in the wrong direction at every juncture and hiding behind the Quran and 'tradition' to justify nonsense, such as child marriage. And they don't have a coupist masquerading as a democrat.
This is someone that understands the proper difference between ghana and Nigeria. Everybody should reference this gentleman comment 2 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by buzzmania(m): 10:41pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
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Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Just30: 10:43pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
360command: before mobile phone (gsm) came to nigeria, it was in ghana already.. Ghana started Electronic data capturing of foreigners, my country nigeria recently started.. The day I left ghana, I exited electronically(my passport was placed in a device).. At aflao border... Coming to nigeria( seme border), I was manually registered (I can understand as a Nigerian) but A white foreigner with nigerian resident permit was registered manually.. Note: ofcourse, this technology is in airports.. ATM, ghana started... Mobile banking, ghana started.. Prepaid and digital postpaid meter, ghana started... Or maybe u will tell me now that nigeria is supplying Ghana electricity so hence, nigeria started digital postpaid/prepaid technology.. during the time ghana went electronical in goods clearing, my brother in customs were using manuals.. But I am open to a debate where you think we started..
There is what I do tell my gh friends, it is not by starting first but how you finish...
If you look at IT, banking, ghana started 1st but today nigeria is ahead.. This is where I respect Nigeria
Nigeria suffered lots of set backs due to military rule. Unlike ghana they were d pioneers of democracy which brought change.. There was new implementation, new technology, lots of try and errors... Ghana has improve with it implementation processes oo |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by wristbangle: 10:44pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
makydebbie: See ehn, sometimes I'll just sit and laugh... ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png)
Okay, keep looking for your mall then. I am not arguing about west hills mall not been the largest but I am telling u that Novare Lekki Mall is as big as it is. Google it sister. The question of quantities/qualities of mall sef doesn't define a strong economy. Anyway Eko Atlantic project is on the way which would bolster the largest mall in Africa ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Chukazu: 10:46pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
360command: bro, for coke i disagree with you.. That is a multi national company.. The same formula is used in the production process.. Perhaps you bought a different coca cola flavor or na diet coke you buy... Bro... Even coke company will be laughing at you real hard |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by wristbangle: 10:47pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
360command: read your statement again.. You are using the condition "if"..
Ok, let me tell you.. Every country can use "if".. Do you think Ghana don't have it problems?..
"If ghana should concentrate more on its problems, it should be at toe to toe with south Africa"
" if south Africa should concentrate more on its problem, perhaps it would be heaven". /
You don't know how to talk.. Don't based d condition on if... There is no excuse....
Please, ghana is where it is because of cocoa.. Nigeria was into cocoa, what happened?
Is it not the same cocoa ghana used to build its school, electricity, roads, health etc... What did nigeria do with its cocoa?
Ogbeni, don't come and shout GDP or infrastructure because your/my country has spent more to achieve lesser resources and ghana has spent less to achieve greater resources..
Nigerians are like haitians... Haitians where on the same level with the Dominican long back... But Haiti messed up in the long run and given so much excuses... Well the answer to statement is that unfortunately Nigeria is plagued with past & present leadership which is having a derogatory effects on its citizens. About cocoa, we were doing fine but we ignore it for oil&gas. ![cry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cry.gif) Just30: don't worry plenty In 2030, Ghana will be an upper muddle income country just like South Africa Okay till then. 1 Like |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by samleey(m): 10:47pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Ibcdesigns: 20. There's a church beside the hotel i stayed, on sunday while they were having there church service, i didn't hear a thing, i just saw people gushing out at the end of the service.
21. And social life is top notch, as they play life performance more that they use DJ's, you'd see a family go up to the stage to dance their sorrow away around 1am.
22. There's always light and water, so its safe to walk around even at night.
Summarily, my opinion is that Ghana is generally a better place than Nigeria , The People are friendlier and it much safer to move around even at the local markets. The crime rate is better .Nigeria could have been easy as well but owing to its population and fierce competition. You may notice even foreigners taking public transport in Ghana but that would be difficult in Nigeria.
When it comes to cost of living there is no big difference and one positive thing in Ghana it easy to save money by going local i.e Local foods,Local markets etc.
Hmm, u don't know anything about Ghana. When it rains in Accra (Circle, Graphic road, Abosey okai, laterbiokorshie) na big flood.
Also I go to church on Sunday, just the same like Nigeria. Some part of Accra is more dirtiest than Ajegunle.
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Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by spartacus11(m): 10:49pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
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Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by TemmyTee82(f): 10:50pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
spartacus11:
100% will be in Lagos next month, u in lag we can met and discuss
Sadly I am not. 1 Like |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by spartacus11(m): 10:53pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
360command: read your statement again.. You are using the condition "if"..
Ok, let me tell you.. Every country can use "if".. Do you think Ghana don't have it problems?..
"If ghana should concentrate more on its problems, it should be at toe to toe with south Africa"
" if south Africa should concentrate more on its problem, perhaps it would be heaven". /
You don't know how to talk.. Don't based d condition on if... There is no excuse....
Please, ghana is where it is because of cocoa.. Nigeria was into cocoa, what happened?
Is it not the same cocoa ghana used to build its school, electricity, roads, health etc... What did nigeria do with its cocoa?
Ogbeni, don't come and shout GDP or infrastructure because your/my country has spent more to achieve lesser resources and ghana has spent less to achieve greater resources..
Nigerians are like haitians... Haitians where on the same level with the Dominican long back... But Haiti messed up in the long run and given so much excuses... Oga keep quiet and stop spiting trash, abi nor be GH wen i stayed 2 years plus again, wen hungry wan wire dem finish, even d locals can't rent good accommodation laege majority of them living in slum in the city are Just keep quiet Their Music industry depends on Nigeria music industry to blow, their ghallywood depends on Nollywood to blow Dey come to Nigeria and buy cars registered it with nigeria plate number and take it to ghana bcus it is very expensive over there Majority of them buy Dstv from Nigeria bcus their own sub is more expensive, go to satellite section of Nairaland When u speak lie about Nigeria too much, u start taking it to be d truth, abi na every where for ghana get 247 electricity, go to Osun state and see d amount of electricity dey enjoy Park well joor 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by Hephzibeulah: 10:53pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Ibcdesigns: Civil Discipline and adherence to law and order here is top notch, the police force is alot more civil. Cases where the police would alt our vehicle and talk to use like responsible individuals cannot be over-emphasized. Questions like "May i know why you don't have a shoe on while driving sire?" They know there job, its not a matter of bribe, its a matter of law.
9. The public transport system here is also classy, i saw corolla sport being used as taxi so many times, matrix is a very popular taxi too, the cars are neat and in good condition.
10. The drivers in Ghana are just more civil, an exact opposite from what obtains in Nigeria. I was shocked when i got to an idle road and saw cars park to respect the traffic light, i looked right and left in search of a policeman to no avail, knowing fully well that even with a barrack, Nigerians don't respect traffic lights, most especially when no one is there to enforce the law.
They were all calm and waited till the green light before they all continued moving slowly towards the next stop.
11. The streets are very clean as well. You'll most definitely start seeing companies you once saw in Nigeria, but left due to the Nigerian situation, you'll find a lot of them in GH.
12. Here's West Ridge, Accra street
You're a fool 2 Likes |
Re: My Ghana Experience 2017 by lonlytroy(m): 10:56pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
spartacus11:
Light in my house not constant but they are areas in my city dat boast of 20 hours a day light, and My road is very motorable as the state government have done my link road why the Federal road has also been done by the Federal government, NDDC too had done d street dat link to my area and we also do contribute money to maintain our Street and adjoining Street yearly to make it motorable
Security is 90%, each time we start having disturbance of armrobbers the police always comes in to raid and fish those robber out, so security is guaranteed
Having a peaceful area is in the hands of the occupants of such neighborhood, we all have a responsibility, and my area don't wait for government when they is a major challenge in the neighborhood I don't know if you have heard of ekpoma. There have not been light in the entire town for almost 4months just because of disagreement the people had with nepa officials and the roads are worst. If you were in my shoes what will you do? 2 Likes |