Experience in Takoradi

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CMuggridge2Member21 April 2020 22:16:50

We are from Canada St Johns Newfoundland. My wife is originally from Nigeria.
We first arrived here in Takoradi December 1 2019. Our first experience was not a very delightful one as we were here with the whole family and no place to stay.
The company had a one bedroom apartment for rent for a three person family.
We found it difficult to communicate with the local people even though they speak English.
We find life boring here without friends to talk to and connect with.
Would love to meet a couple like ourselves and see if we can join this group sometime.

Regards
Clyde and Princess Muggridge

hkann Ghana Expert

Member since 10 March 2010

hkannGhana Expert22 April 2020 07:25:56

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Sorry! Not an easy time to be in a new country at the moment. I suggest you try different facebook groups. Ghana International Expats is one and see if you find other people in Takoradi there. Not sure if there is a Takoradi group specifically but there maybe.
If you are religious a church group might help as religion is important here.
Hope you manage to make connections soon

phipiemar VIP Member

Member since 01 May 2013

phipiemarVIP Member22 April 2020 08:25:39

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Hello,

Welcome in our forum and in Ghana, hope you'll enjoy it.

Unfortunately on Takoradi region, I'm unable to help you. I've no contact in that region.

The relationship problem with Ghanaians may be due to the nationality of your wife. Unfortunately, the media regularly raise security issues by focusing on Nigerian nationality. Therefore, for many people, the amalgam is quickly made ...

Regarding housing, especially for a professional expatriation, these are aspects that must always be negotiated / locked before taking office.

But hold on, I arrived in September 2018, I also encountered certain difficulties. But finally I discovered a country and endearing people.

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