White Australian woman moving to Isolo in Lagos

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Member since 30 October 2013

AuzzieAbroardMember30 October 2013 12:28:50

Hi All,

I am going to be visiting Nigeria this Christmas and will be staying in Isolo in my boyfriend of 2.5years family home. If any Nigerians or expats living in Nigeria could give me any advice or guidance it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

keemite Active member

Member since 12 June 2013

keemiteActive member30 October 2013 13:56:13

Hey dear, Are you coming alone or with your boyfriend? It really depends on how close you are to your boyfriend's family, if you are not really close, I will advise you get a hotel and lodge there but visit them in their home.

But if you are coming with your Boyfriend, I'm sure you will enjoy your stay there.

AuzzieAbroard Member

Member since 30 October 2013

AuzzieAbroardMember30 October 2013 14:34:11

Thanks dear I am coming with my boyfriend we will be travelling there together, I know his mum and brothers very well as we have talked over the phone and internet for around 2 years already. They are more the laid back type of Nigerian parents but still somewhat traditional at the same time so I understand that there will be certain rules to follow and cultural things to get accustomed to which my boyfriend is assisting me with already. We will probably stay with them mostly but also take time out and rent hotels sometimes too.

keemite Active member

Member since 12 June 2013

keemiteActive member30 October 2013 14:47:12

Okay cool! Happy for you dear. They will take good care of you then. Have fun, enjoy and experience every moment you spend in Nigeria.

Just try and be cautious, be more respectful, Nigeria parents love that in their son's wife.

arie cohen Active member

Member since 24 July 2013

arie cohenActive member11 November 2013 14:16:39

the Nigerian girl right, Tradition usually because the guy's mother does not like white woman that took her son, you would not understand it for now, Try to be with him in Nigeria.
Also there are issues of electric power and if they do not have a generator you will not sleep a lot of nights, in the area you're going to live in is not so safe, but i tell you at the end only love will win.
I've been married 20 years with Nigerian Woman
arie

AuzzieAbroard Member

Member since 30 October 2013

AuzzieAbroardMember12 November 2013 03:03:59

Thanks dear... I appreciate your advice

rajdev New member

Member since 31 December 2011

rajdevNew member27 November 2013 13:13:24

Hi all
please advise iam from asian country.iam working in lagos .i want to bring my girlfriend from philleapn to nigeria.what is the procedure.how she get visa.please advise
Thanks

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert28 November 2013 03:26:54

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The procedure would be to contact the nearest Nigerian embassy for the information regarding a visa.
An online search may give you some information as well.

rajdev New member

Member since 31 December 2011

rajdevNew member28 November 2013 08:07:48

Thanks your reply

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