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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by MiddleDimension: 4:30pm On Mar 22, 2018
eleojo23:


So if Abuja has all these, why would someone still want to live in Lagos? undecided

affordable decent housing, better security, functioning social services, better job opportunities, better enlightenment as alot of people in abuja including their high class, are joo. i have stayed there and i know what i am saying. better exposure, better govt that is very forward looking (THIS IS NOT A LIE AND I CANT STRESS IT ENOUGH). abuja is still creating itself, it atill cannot be compares to lagos, forget it!
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by kevoh(m): 4:36pm On Mar 22, 2018
eleojo23:


So if Abuja has all these, why would someone still want to live in Lagos? undecided
Kikiki... grin grin help me ask him! See the way he was mentioning it as if those three things are insignificant.
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 4:36pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:
hello.
i cam see alk the deluded people here claiming abuja is better than lagos on so many grounds. thats a lir!!

the only area i think abuja beats lag is in the affordability of tp and not too congested roads. apart from that, lagos beats abj hands down in all other areas, especially security. ABUJA IS JUST AN OVERHYPED CITY, RND OR DISCUSSION.

i will return back to the thread on saturday or sunday when i will have all the time in the world to debuk that big lie many peoplr have come to believe.

apart from roads, which is already been fixed in lagos, abuja has NO OTHER ADVANTAGE OVER LAGOS.

Roget u..I spend friday to sunday at elegushi royal beach. Cnt get that in Abj
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 4:39pm On Mar 22, 2018
Lagos has a broad advantge just like broad street in marina..
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Polymat9(m): 4:54pm On Mar 22, 2018
Kingwizzy16:
You're right, but any single opportunity you get in Abuja will worth more than anyone you get in Lagos




Cost of living is cheap in Abuja OP depending on the part, same as Lagos. Places like Suleja, lugbe, Kubwa, nyanya, apo, karimo, jahi, kado-kuchi, jabi-village, dutse,

houses are cheaper in those places, but maitama, asokoro, Central Area, gwarrimpa, wuse, are costlier just like lekki Ajah ikoyi etc


Mr, I just bought a bottle of Pepsi for 100# here in Lekki, and it used and have always been 150 at Ikotun.
Consequently, not all things are cost in the islands
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 4:57pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:


affordable decent housing, better security, functioning social services, better job opportunities, better enlightenment as alot of people in abuja including their high class, are joo. i have stayed there and i know what i am saying. better exposure, better govt that is very forward looking (THIS IS NOT A LIE AND I CANT STRESS IT ENOUGH). abuja is still creating itself, it atill cannot be compares to lagos, forget it!
You mean Lagos have better security compared to Abuja?
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by erek(m): 4:59pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:
you should ask yourself why Lagos remains Nigeria's flag ship city. Lagos is a entire culture of its own! all the things Nigeria is knoen for, especially Abroad, were birthed in lagos. LAGOS SHAPES NIGERIA, NIGERIA DOSENT SHAPE LAGOS.

LAGOS GIVES NIGERIA ITS IDENTITY, PERIOD!

I can't possible imagine how low you think....nobody is talking about if Lagos is shaping Nigeria or not.....or u don't read before making comments...you have to understand the basis of this thread which is between abuja or Lagos which is preferable to stay...

TRY THINK AND MAKE URSELF USEFUL

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 4:59pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:
only advantage abj has over lag are: better roads, affordable food and cheaper transport. THATS ALL!
Lol. Others include good pipeborne water and electricity
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by issyeddy1: 5:19pm On Mar 22, 2018
Abuja is far far better than Lagos, how can u just compare the two together? I have stayed in lagos before and currently now, i stay in abuja. I do tell my clients when i was in lagos that i cant stay in lagos for a very long time if i want to live long. Please, stop comparing lagos with abuja.

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by fizziea(m): 5:32pm On Mar 22, 2018
Youngzedd:
Nonsense article. The OP haven't been to Abuja.

Lagos traffic alone is tourist attraction grin

Lagos is a city of madness, I cannot live there mbok.



live abi leave??
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by krissconnect(m): 5:34pm On Mar 22, 2018
AlphaMajestic:
u r an idiot...wch two thousand for wch drop...getout of here nd stop lying jor...thief
I'm an idiot cos I stated what I know? I won't reply ur insult. Chill
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by olamariamjonez(m): 5:35pm On Mar 22, 2018
Kingwizzy16:
You're right, but any single opportunity you get in Abuja will worth more than anyone you get in Lagos




Cost of living is cheap in Abuja OP depending on the part, same as Lagos. Places like Suleja, lugbe, Kubwa, nyanya, apo, karimo, jahi, kado-kuchi, jabi-village, dutse,

houses are cheaper in those places, but maitama, asokoro, Central Area, gwarrimpa, wuse, are costlier just like lekki Ajah ikoyi etc
You are right. If you not staying inside FCT, things are not expensive. Even food in Abuja is cheaper.
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by dammysel(f): 5:36pm On Mar 22, 2018
LeOstrich:
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Accomodation is far cheaper in Abuja than Lagos. There are suburbs that you will still get descent accommodation under 400k for a 2 bedroom flat and if you factor security. road network and general serenity, Abuja trumps Lagos. How much is a flat in Egbeda going for now? 500-600K!

Abuja has the best road network in Nigeria and transportation in Abuja is far cheaper than Lagos. You can get a drop from Kubwa to the Airport for 2,500k - a distance of more than 50km! That is twice the distance from Oshodi to Apapa. How much does it cost to take a drop from Apapa to V.I? Or those your useless wooden chair danfos that cost about 400 naira from Allen to Obalende?

Abuja may not have a high density of oloshos but olosho still dey and far better than those smelly Lagos girls. Because I know what you meant by night life you are referring to Olosho joints.

Talk of joints and you have a retinue of serene gardens and parks you can go and relax. Security also makes Abuja far better than Lagos. Out of boredom when I first arrived Abuja, I will leave my then resident at Lugbe FHA and drive to Wuse 2 around 2am. Can I try that nonesene in omota lagos?

Boys come to Abuja and become Men. Property business is booming and virtually any other venture. If you want a 9-5 remain in your urban jungle

You just spoke my mind. It couldn't have been poured out in a better way. I've worked in both Lagos and Abuja. In less than a year na me know how much I save compared to expensive danfos and lagos drops. Let's not even start with rents. OP try again.

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by oautycoon(m): 5:37pm On Mar 22, 2018
My point...
Kingwizzy16:
You're right, but any single opportunity you get in Abuja will worth more than anyone you get in Lagos




Cost of living is cheap in Abuja OP depending on the part, same as Lagos. Places like Suleja, lugbe, Kubwa, nyanya, apo, karimo, jahi, kado-kuchi, jabi-village, dutse,

houses are cheaper in those places, but maitama, asokoro, Central Area, gwarrimpa, wuse, are costlier just like lekki Ajah ikoyi etc
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Youngzedd(m): 5:39pm On Mar 22, 2018
fizziea:




live abi leave??

Live - Verb
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Kfed4ril(m): 5:41pm On Mar 22, 2018
miracool946:
To me Abuja is overhyped. I'm currently based their and I'm currently finding it hard to find places I can purchase things I see anyhow in lagos
Things like what?
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 5:48pm On Mar 22, 2018
Polymat9:



Mr, I just bought a bottle of Pepsi for 100# here in Lekki, and it used and have always been 150 at Ikotun.
Consequently, not all things are cost in the islands


Pepsi is 100 everywhere sir! They duped you simple
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by nickxtra(m): 5:51pm On Mar 22, 2018
EdoBoy90:
OP, You Lied In Your Mode Of Transportation. In that area, don't compare Abuja and Lagos. Abuja mode of transportation is very organised and decent. No Touts or Agberoes. Good road network in Abuja than Lagos...

When I was in Lagos, I woke up 4am to work and got home in 11pm but here in Abuja I walk up 6:30am to work then get home 6.00pm or 6:30pm
Op, before you say anything, I have experience in both places
The op got it wrong on transportation. Am presently in Lagos for a project. My brother, from Oshodi to Lekki, which is distance like from Suleja to Wuse/Berger is 400 Naira and could be higher, whereas Suleja to Wuse/Berger is about 200 or at most 250 Naira.

in fact, I was surprised when I climbed okada from Ikeja along to Olugbo area and the Okada man charged me 300 Naira. What about the narrow roads that are common in Lagos? What about the monster of thing called traffik hold ups at every point in Lagos?

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by olaboy1: 6:06pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:
only advantage abj has over lag are: better roads, affordable food and cheaper transport. THATS ALL!

Lagos may be very stressful to live in terms of transport mobility, but the state is making a huge progress in road construction.
Food is expensive in Lagos because of the cost of transporting food items from the north, but it’s still manageable.
If Lagos state continues on this path, it’s going to compete favorably with all the perks of Abuja planned city.

Lagos needs to fix more BRT dedicated lanes and provide more buses. It’s the most lively city in Nigeria so far. One should be able to catch BRT by 1am from Surulere to go clubbing in Festac without any fears.

I will still give it up for Lagos because no city in the world is capable of managing over 20m people like Lagos is doing.

Both cities have pros and cons. If you are a young upcoming entrepreneur then it’s better to start from Lagos because Lagos prepares you for life.

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by cooltola(m): 6:11pm On Mar 22, 2018
Lagos transportation can be relieved by massive train transit which is way overdue for a crowded city. Lagos state needs a very good train system that works like New York City. Traffic on the weekend except on Friday is not bad, just on the weekdays. Lagos still lacking behind for a megacity.
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by MiddleDimension: 6:31pm On Mar 22, 2018
EMMAACHILE:

You mean Lagos have better security compared to Abuja?

YES!!! the reason people hink Lagos is less safe than abuja is because of reputation and stereotype, thata all! and you know....stereotype die hard
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nowenuse: 6:33pm On Mar 22, 2018
olaboy1:


Lagos may be very stressful to live in terms of transport mobility, but the state is making a huge progress in road construction.
Food is expensive in Lagos because of the cost of transporting food items from north, but it’s still manageable.
If Lagos state continues on this path, it’s going to compete favorably with all the perks of Abuja planned city.

Lagos needs to fix more BRT dedicated lanes and provide more buses. It’s the most lively city in Nigeria so far. One should be able to catch BRT by 1am from Surulere to go clubbing in Festac without any fears.

I will still give it up for Lagos because no city in the world is capable of managing over 20m people like Lagos is doing.

Both cities have pros and cons. If you are a young upcoming entrepreneur then it’s better to start from Lagos because Lagos prepares you for life.


You made some good points. However, Lagos can never compete with Abuja in terms of cheap foodstuffs. This is because Abuja is situated right in the middle of the foodbelt of Nigeria and it is quite easily accessed by farmers from neighbouring states where farming activities are highest in Nigeria.
Unless Southwestern states start competing with the north in terms of farming, then I don't see how Lagos will have cheaper food than Abuja.

Transportation will also continue to remain very cheap in Abuja cos most of the locals who engage in transportation business are not greedy like their southern counterparts, they tend to be very content with what they receive. Well maybe cos the Agbero culture is non-existent over there.
Can Lagos state get rid of the agbero culture? I don't think so.

Lastly, just as Lagos state is working too, don't think that FCTA are folding their hands and sleeping.. They are working seriously to integrate Abuja satelite towns to the main town with a better road network and infrastructural development.

Lagos will only continue to beat Abuja in terms of Job availability cos Abuja has no seaport. Nothing else.

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Elnida: 7:28pm On Mar 22, 2018
Mike008:
Never been to Lagos but your projections about Abuja in terms of Accommodation/cost of living, Transportation are not true. They other criterias may be evenly matched.


criteria is plural already

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by AlphaMajestic: 7:34pm On Mar 22, 2018
krissconnect:
I'm an idiot cos I stated what I know? I won't reply ur insult. Chill
come dis guy kriss av been observing u since...u like talking like u knw everything...u better be respectin ursef on dis blog.....nd as for u not replyin me....u knw u an idiot nd u dnt av to reply to it...u dey stay for kubwa come dey for bigboy wey dey spend two thousand....i hate u o guy
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Odiriance4all(m): 7:48pm On Mar 22, 2018
judecares1:
thunder fire anybody wen go accept lagos,common from Ajah to Cms,u must wake up at least 4:30am in other to be at work on time
we call this suicide mission


I have rejected many job offers at vi because I hate traffic
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Odiriance4all(m): 7:54pm On Mar 22, 2018
LeOstrich:


There is also pollution in every form. Noise, air and water pollution.

When I left Lagos for Abuja my health returned. I used to suffer from persistent Bronchitis and was always fatigued.

I have since regained my health.

Abuja has it's faults mostly around the useless Ab0ki demons but I can safely say that Lagos is by far the worst place to live, work and raise a family on the planet.



Ever since I came to Lagos , several cases of malaria and typhoid treatment i do undergoes. The health life of Lagos is poor

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 7:59pm On Mar 22, 2018
Odiriance4all:




Ever since I came to Lagos , several cases of malaria and typhoid treatment i do undergoes. The health life of Lagos is poor


lagos is divided into two, one part for the rich, the other 4 d poor
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nobody: 8:54pm On Mar 22, 2018
MiddleDimension:


YES!!! the reason people hink Lagos is less safe than abuja is because of reputation and stereotype, thata all! and you know....stereotype die hard
Lagos cannot be safer than Abuja my guy.
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by krissconnect(m): 9:04pm On Mar 22, 2018
AlphaMajestic:
come dis guy kriss av been observing u since...u like talking like u knw everything...u better be respectin ursef on dis blog.....nd as for u not replyin me....u knw u an idiot nd u dnt av to reply to it...u dey stay for kubwa come dey for bigboy wey dey spend two thousand....i hate u o guy
Hahahahahaha. Guy have we met before? Why catching feelings instantly? You think there are no sophisticated place in kubwa? So everybody in kubwa is a peasant? Bro change ur mentality. I accept am an idiot, well, that's cos this is just a social forum, everybody is a keyboard warrior. Again, I'm Neva gonna reply ur insult cos u dont know me. Goodnyt, don't snore cry
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by EdoBoy90(m): 9:40pm On Mar 22, 2018
eleojo23:
The noise and craziness of Lagos disqualifies it for me.

I like to be in control of my time and schedule and it's just not possible in Lagos.

There is every chance that your plans will be ruined in Lagos due to traffic.

.

Lagos now number one of noise. My ears almost block when I was in Lagos.

Jump enter bus and jump out is the definition of Lagos.
Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by CofOLandOfPeace(m): 10:06pm On Mar 22, 2018
BiafranBushBoy:
These are the top jobs available in Lagos.

Top jobs in Lagos

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Re: 5 Reasons It Is Better To Work In Lagos Than Abuja by Nwamauzor(f): 11:44pm On Mar 22, 2018
Youngzedd:
Nonsense article. The OP haven't been to Abuja.

Lagos traffic alone is tourist attraction grin

Lagos is a city of madness, I cannot live there mbok.


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