WELCOME TO NIGERIA

 Visitors Welcome pack and Guidelines

 Introduction

 This pack is to be issued to all visitors to Nigeria by the Admin. Assistant in advance of their arrival in Nigeria.

 Country Profile

 Nigeria’s population of about 120 million is the largest in Africa with over 250 ethnic groups. The country’s extensive river system includes the Niger and its main tributary, the Benue. Nigeria is the 6^th largest oil producer in the world and is richly endowed with gas, other natural resources, and agriculture potential.

 The Northern region is drier, due to the wind from the Sahara, the ‘harmattan’. The region is made of plateau and grassland. The Southern lowlands receive more rainfall, and therefore have dense topical forests. Nigeria’s population is multicultural with the practice of Christianity, Islam and traditional African practices.

 Weather/ Climate

 The Climate varies from tropical in the coastal areas to sub tropical in the North. There are two principle seasons, the dry season from the period of November to March and, the rainy season from April to October.

 The temperature in the coastal areas rarely rises above 32^oC but humidity can reach 97%. Inland climate is drier and temperatures range from 12 ^oC to 36 ^oC.

 Accommodation

Pact Nigeria will organize accommodation for you at a hotel during your stay in Nigeria. Hotels we currently patronize include:

Rates are subject to change, so please check links provided below.

       

Reiz Continental Hotel Plot 779 Behind Coomasie House/ NACRDB Plaza, Independence Avenue, Central Area, Abuja Tel/Fax: +234-9- 234 9183                    234 9495                    234 9375 reizontinentalhotel@yahoo.co.uk	Transcorp Hilton Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Tel: +234- 9- 413 1811 Fax:              413 2418 www.hilton.com hilton.abuja@hilton.com
Sheraton Hotel and Towers Ladi Kwali Way Wuse Zone 4, Abuja Tel/Fax :+ 234-9-4612000 -20 www.sheraton.com/abuja	Dunes Apartments (Self catering equipt) Aguyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja   Tel: +234- 9- 413 1911 Fax:              413 1910 www.dunescenter.com info@dunescenter.com
Le Meridien Abuja Plot 903 Tafawa Balewa Way Area 11, Garki Abuja, FCT – Nigeria   Tel: +234 (0) 9 234 2002 Fax: +234 (0) 9 234 1897 sales@lemeridien-abuja.com reservations@lemeridien-abuja.com www.lemeridien.com

Exchange Rates

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Caution / Security Tips

 Nigeria is no different from any other civilized country with its share of crime.  Visitors are urged to be sensible with possessions, especially in Lagos. It is not advisable to go around Lagos on your own at night. In all other cities, there may be local curfews. Always ask for advice and do not go out late on your own.

   Shopping Places of Interest

•  Wuse Old Market (Wuse District)

•  Sahad Stores - Area 11, Garki

•  Celebration Stores - White House Plaza, Adetokunbo Ademola Cres., Wuse II.

•  Bomas Stores - Opposite Iluobe filling Station, Wuse II

•  Amigos Plaza/Supermarket - Adetokunbo Ademola Cres., Wuse II.

•  Legend of Abuja Supermarket - Area 11, Garki

•  Maitama Stores – FHA, Maitama

•  Park & Shop – Wuse II

•  212 Stores – Maitama

•  Antique stores at the Sheraton Hotels and Tower.

 Eating Out / Entertainment

•  Chopsticks (Chinese Cuisine)           No 66, Mississippi Street, Maitama

•  Sinoni Restaurants (Chinese Cuisine) Oshogbo Close, Opp. Le Meridien Hotel, Area 11, Garki.

•  Savannah Chum Chum (Fast Food)      Aminu Kano Cres., Wuse II.

•  Mama Cass Restaurant (Traditional African Cuisine) Aminu Kano Cres., Wuse II.

•  Shagalinku (Traditional African Cuisine), Area 11, Garki.

•  Jevniks Restaurant (Traditional African Cuisine), Off Adetokunbo Ademola crescent, Wuse II.

• Taichi Restaurant (Thai) Adetokunbo Ademola Cresent, Wuse II Abuja.  

• Al Basha Restaurant (Lebanese), Usuma Street Maitama Abuja.

• Wakkis Restaurant (Indian) Aminu Kano Cresent Wuse II Abuja.

• Ciao (Italian), Plot 1173, Beside AP Plaza, Adetokunbo Ademola Cresent. 08056149383

• Chez Victor (French), 20 Ganges st. Minister's hill, Maitama, Abuja. +2348035911997

  In case of Emergencies

 In case of illness or any emergency, please contact the Country Representative or Senior Finance and Admin. Officer, who will contact a Doctor. In cases of extreme medical emergencies, visitors can call Dr. Denis Semaan on 0803 456 7890,  or get to St Francois Medical Centre. Plot 501, Bangui Street Wuse II Abuja. near Amigo Supermarket.

Telephone: 09 290 4196, 09 461 8452