Moving to Eket, Jan 2013.

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Member since 28 November 2012

avonne13New member28 November 2012 18:29:17

Hi All,
I'm moving to Eket sometime in January 2013, working for a construction company.
Any tips for life around that area would be appreciated. In fact, any information would be most welcome about living as an expat in Nigeria.

Thanks,
Mitch.

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP29 November 2012 06:28:33

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Hello Mitch,

Welcome to Expat.com!

Maybe you should ask more specific questions and do not hesitate to have a look at other discussions on the Nigeria forum.

Thank you,
All the best,
Christine

baniel New member

Member since 25 August 2011

banielNew member13 December 2012 04:28:04

It is a fine place to stay.There are other expatriates there.
Cost of living is relatively high.If you are working with an oil service firm,please,socialise more with other expatraites.
Dont give out personal information to strangers.

avonne13 New member

Member since 28 November 2012

avonne13New member13 December 2012 19:14:39

Thanks for the heads up.

Rudy123 New member

Member since 12 December 2013

Rudy123New member12 December 2013 15:25:50

Hi Mitch,

I saw your post online. I am considering a job offer in Eket and was wondering if you had any advice / information regarding the place and how it is to live there.

Regards
Rudy

avonne13 New member

Member since 28 November 2012

avonne13New member13 December 2013 06:32:35

Hi Rudy,
I am no longer in Nigeria.
In regards to Eket, it's an OK kinda place. Shopping is expensive and choice is few and far between. There are some decent bars attached to hotels, quite acceptable.
I lived in a compound about 2 kilometres from Eket centre, so didn't have to much interaction with it's inhabitants.
It's a busy place, due to the oil industry.
Like most of Africa, you can never feel 100% safe, but by the same token, I never experienced anything bad.
Hope that helps a little.
Mitch.

Rudy123 New member

Member since 12 December 2013

Rudy123New member13 December 2013 16:22:12

Thank you Mitch. It seems that I will be accepting another offer in Dubai but thank you for the feedback.

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