Safe To Travel to Nigerian Cities - Port Harcourt,Lagos, Kano, Katsina

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omarsiddiquiMember01 May 2013 06:08:31

My name is Omar and I'm travelling to Nigeria and I need your advice in this regard. I'm visiting Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Kano and Katsina. How safe are these cities to travel ? I'm travelling alone. Although the locals will pick me up at Port Harcourt ,Kano and Lagos.
Need your valuable advice.
Warm Regards
Omar

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AurélieViP02 May 2013 10:44:44

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Hello Omar.

Welcome to Expat.com!

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Sandman6ViP02 May 2013 17:46:12

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Do not travel to any of the northern states or cities if you are a westerner, or dress like a westerner.

Boko Haram have declared open season on westerners and you will present an easy target to these idiots.

Stay well clear.

datorazali agus Member

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datorazali agusMember02 May 2013 20:55:44

It is alright to travel to these cities. Use local transport such as buses. Insyallah, Allah will protect you. Wassalam.

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zeedah pinkNew member02 May 2013 21:03:52

I don't think its safe to travel by road

Dr J K Nigam Member

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Dr J K NigamMember28 June 2013 04:49:01

Hi, I am also intrested to know that Funtua is how much safe for Indian visitors.

uma676 Member

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uma676Member08 July 2013 21:34:02

Hai i have offer in Nigeria- porthart court. this place safe for me. Pls give me advice.

Sandman6 ViP

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Sandman6ViP19 July 2013 19:06:45

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You are an idiot

stumpy Laos Expert

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stumpyLaos Expert20 July 2013 01:55:30

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Foreigners are not safe travelling on public transport. Anyone who does is taking a huge risk.
Embassies issue travel warnings and these should be taken seriously.
If you don't then you are an idiot.

Leeroy.Schiller Member

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Leeroy.SchillerMember31 January 2014 06:03:20

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Hello,
Have you reached Nigeria and the above mentioned cities?
How do you find the area? I am planning to move in there, So could you please provide me information regarding the general state of affairs there. I'd be very thankful to you
Thanks
Leeroy

Ziggywigs Member

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ZiggywigsMember28 June 2014 22:39:12

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I lived here. For past two and half years and travelled on public transport all over without an escort and been fine. I guess it depends on your confidence and mind set. My colleague does the same driving himself all over and no problems.

However I would not venture past Jos. East is ok. I spent time in Port Harcourt and. East ok just be vigilant in port Harcourt same with lagos. I live in abuja now and that is fine also.

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