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I have a good experience with arriving to Lagos for the first time. Everything was smooth and I got a lots of support with looking after my two toddlers. Felt safe. My naija people are the best 🙏🙏
Thank you Sassy Funke for your eloquent presentation of a subject matter that is bound to be of great interest to Nigerians in the diaspora, who are contemplating returning to Nigeria, like myself. Apart from your careful presentation of the subject matter, I really appreciate your care and attention to pronunciation. As a Nigerian, I know how easy it is to shed the bad habits we learned as children. Proper pronunciation of English words is essential if one is to capture the attention of the audience. You did this very well, and I want to commend you for that. I was able to watch your post without any tension or stress, wondering when your native accent would spoil the flow of the presentation. I hope more Nigerian bloggers would learn this simple but effective tool of communication in this era of social media proliferation. Also, the kindness shown by the lady in the que who overheard your concerns with lack of Nigerian currency, evokes similar memories for me as I travelled from Cyprus to Murtala Mohammed Airport some thirty years ago. I arrived Lagos with no money, having used all my money to buy the ticket on Egypt Air. A fellow Nigerian was kind enough to buy my ticket for me to travel to my hometown in Calabar. I never met that guy in my life, but upon hearing about my situation, jumped right in to help. So, yes, Nigeria may be corrupt and all that, but in the heart of every Nigerian, is the gem called Love. I really appreciate your blog, and look forward to more productions from you. Peace out, Sista!
I just arrived this morning in lagos and base on my observation and experience for first time travel to lagos and as a foreigner or from other countries if you dont have any contact and connection inside the airport it will be hussle for everyone,for me im lucky that my employer has a connection inside the immigration.once i past the passport control and from there it all went easy and handy,even guide me until the custom counter and it dont even bother to check my laggage.
Sassy, I loved it. I returned to the US from Lagos in June, so there isn’t much changes in the process. As for the trolley, those attendants always find a way to frustrate people so I always come prepared by carrying Naira. For Customs, to avoid them touching my bag, I found a friend that makes life easier. One time, I gave 3 Custom men #500 to share, well I made sure that’s all I have in the wallet, that way, they have no choice to let u go. Before I forget, thanks for all you do. You Rock!!!
Thanks Sassy. And again. I saw your post on Instagram drawing our attention to the Muhammad Mutala Airport video. If you want my attention you can email or phone. Also Did you ever have follow up on that domestic airline that wanted to take action over your video? I hope you have them arrested for purgery
I wish people do not generalise. If you keep just some naira in your wallet while abroad,you can easily get the trolley at.no extra cost. I always keep minimum #2k . If you refused the offer from the porters,nobody will disturb you.
Those trollers' attendants are a pain in the ass. Why do travelers have to pay for trollers? Nigeria is the only country charging for trollers and has attendants for such. God help us.
I just got back from Lagos. Also arrived Lufthansa. Arrival was very quick. Immigration went very quick. There was a separate line for non Nigerian passports which was empty. So that helped. The first guy asked for my permit to travel and made sure it said PAID. Never said anything to me about quarantine for the 7 days. Then once I got through to baggage, 5 guys approached me and all wanted to help me find my baggage and help me with it. To which I said I got this and didn’t need their help. One guy continued to try and help me , got my bags and started to walk to towards the door to leave. There was a really long table by the exit door with officers. The guy with my bags stopped here and then tried to ask for money. I said I had nothing on me. He said the officer wanted to look in one of my bags. I started to ask questions like why, this doesn’t seem appropriate etc. they asked if it was my first time in Lagos, I said yes then they let me go. The long walk to the car park has lots of ppl trying to get money from you! Lol it’s such an experience honestly. My anxiety was pretty bad the whole airport experience. Lol
Informative and precise. Still wonder why passengers are compelled to pay for use of trolley in Nigeria when it's free in other airports around the world.
Your content is always informative & thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the video about the conversation you heard regarding the people with expired passport.
The reason why they took you to that corner was that the guy pushing your trolley already gave them a sign. The sign was that you did not intend to pay. Typical Naija way. Even if you offer to give them anything. The trolley guy will be the negotiator. I have had a nervous breakdown with these people in the past. The stress for me is not worth it. I just do the needful and move on.
Wow I didn't know this was the case re: the trolley guy. WOW!!!!! 😬 This is why I love this platform, we learn each day from one another. Thank you for sharing.
"Do the needful"? So bribery is now needful? Mhen... It really sad that some people see bribery as a norm now. The stress isn't good tho. Bit it shouldn't be this way you know.
@@raheembabajide870 that is what I do my brother. I don't use the trolley guys either. I push my own stuff. I noticed that the customs don't bother you much when you do it yourself. But if I have to use them, I wait until I get to the main lobby after the customs checkpoint. It is sad that we have to go through this kind of discomfort from them.
True l flew Lufthansa end August to Nigeria arrival process was smooth sailing . Departure that's another story for the gods very stressful 🙄. The queue to get into the airport alone was utter chaos for a start.
Hi Sassy, thank you for this. Watched this a few days before my arrival and everything is as you say. I must add that I was confused as to why Nigerian passport holders suffered very long queues but those with foreign passports have a separate shorter queue. I had just 5 people in front of me instead of the 50-70 in the Nigerian one. Isn't that supposed to be the other way round? What a sorry welcome home that is. Thanks much
no its not suppose to be the other way around. more nigerians travel into nigeria then foreigners. but in countries that have a bunch of tourism, alot of foreigners equal the amount of returning us citizens.
@@jonathanmiller291 when you come to the UK the line for UK nationals aren't usually long (unless there's an issue with the passport scanners). Non UK passport holders sit in long queues The line for foreign nationals are usually longer because of passport control. I'm confused why it can't be the same in Nigeria
@@damidaramola2489 the UK have the intelligent scanner for understanding, EU us citizens etc. That's more of an issue that nigeria doesn't have the scanner. Probably cost too much to upgrade
This info is about arrival not departure, departure is more stressful now at MMA, started from customs to checking staffs. It wasn’t a good experience going through MMA. Thanks Funke
Sassy I loved it. Your videos are beyond helpful for which I am completely grateful to you for, I am flying into Lagos for the first time soon. Thank you and god bless you
Thank you for making travel to Nigeria easier. Your channel has been a wealth of information when I traveled there for the first time from the US this August.
I tried to avoid MMA if I can, since my final destination is Kwara State, I come in through Abuja, which is like a "walk in the park" for me, so easy, I always have some naira from last trip for the next one, no long walk to the parking lot, and all the drama with custom officers. Finish my business or whatever in Abuja, after few days, take a flight to Ilorin. Sometimes if I have to go back through Lagos, I prepare well for their dramas. Thanks for sharing Sassy Funke!❤
Hi sassy, I absolutely loved this video. Definitely took into consideration what you said about not looking directly at customs and packing my bras at the top of my luggage 🤣🤣. Will be flying with Lufthansa this December to Nigeria can’t wait x
Please make sure you pack some of your dirty underwear and bras, also some of your children's pampas. Although they are a bit better than some years back but must improve more for the sake of our beloved country, Nigeria. Nigeria is a great country and we are supposed to be far better than all those banana countries surrounding us.
That's awesome, wish we have the same flight love Lufthansa, but am eying Emirates. December was cool but very hot ooo . I also pack my pants , bras and throw pads and tampons literally all over 😂😂
Kudos for the FG,the military, the immigration officers ,porters etc for making Lagos airport safe for us. I love 💘the Lagos airport 😍..Don't forget to buy the bread and Kilishi on your departure...
I can't wait to share my own experience. Have been struggling to get Visa was dealt with by an agent and right now am not financially cool to apply for another Visa. Just getting prepared anyway to try again, am just believing God am not scammed again.
Lol the look on your face when talking about the guy with the expired passport. You look like you just found out some juicy gossip and can’t wait to tell it! 😂 I definitely want to hear it🥴😂
Spot on Sassy! Wish I would have watched this before my first time out of the US. I went in July and everything was the same. Keep the great content coming my greetings to your family 😀
It going to be alright. You have nothing to be fear about..........am been here since beginning of the month and am not leaving on it end of January 2022.
I never opened my luggage for any custom officer all tye while I traveled to Nigeria 🇳🇬 I always talk smartly and confidently, and if they ask me what I have for them, I would say na me go ask you wetin you get for me oh, because me wan be like you, if I fit hold your position I nor get problem again 😅 then where the bag tags are checked I show dem and walk away, even when they're saying find me something, I don reach exit point. If you're not smart those people will wreck you and collect money or delay you and eventually lie on you. Abuja airport is best, I'll go through on my next trip hopefully
I'm going to Nigeria on December 14th, it has been almost 20 years since I have been back to Nigeria. I am happy I found this video because I did not know what to expect. This is so much going on lol, wish me luck!
Nice one but I enjoyed the format of your earlier videos that made me suscribe. Your early videos showed you in the planes and airport but these days you speak more than the actual action videos .just an observation
Unfortunately due to COVID (limited travel) and traveling alone with a little one, the format had to change. I honestly considered not even filming anything during this trip but felt that I had value to bring to you all so stretched myself to even produce this and the other two travel reviews. It was either this or nothing.
Nice video Funke, one thing I have noticed is to avoid using the Airport touts to push your trolleys when leaving or entering Nigeria, they tend to communicate with the custom guys. I have noticed that each time I don't use them, I don't get stopped. This is just an observation.
June 26,2021 I arrived in Lagos this was my dream but man the confusion was ridiculous but I wouldn’t change one thing about it and bring plenty of money
Clarification pls. When traveling from the U.S to Nigeria, which people scan your luggages, TSA in the U.S or the scanners in Nigeria? If Nigeria does the luggage check when you arrive, is it in front of you or not? Do you have to use a lock 🔐 on your luggages when traveling to Nigeria?
Thank you for this video Sassy lm travei for the first time to Lagos on my own to meet my boyfriend and lm super nervous! I have one small suitcase on wheels so l wont need a trolley so hopefully l wont get hassled. Im so glad you have said you can just say no to people asking for money. Im so worried l probably would have given it out of fear. Very helpful video content thank you so much 💖
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@@SassyFunke Thanks , I was there last December coming back again in 2months it seems everything is the same as last year . My question, are we still require to pay for the resting online before arrival? Last year the site was down or something and I didn't pay , was allowed to pay upon arrival , but even then I didn't pay got lucky I guess , but are we still require to do so ?
Thank you SassyFunke, I loved your content. Shalom by the way. 😉. I particularly loved how you showcased the act of kindness shown to you by a complete stranger. Its always happened to me so kindly like that at MMA. I am looking for the opportunity to pay it forward too someday. Nice content Sassy. I loved it. Keep it up.👍👍👍 💕💕💕💕💕💕
@@SassyFunke Am more happy to listen to and watch your videos ma whenever i get that notification am always excited and eager to watch your ever informing videos .I like the way you make the videos really brief,sometimes a bite funny, direct to the point,but yet very informing ...Keep it up ma ......my regards to your daughter, her father your husband and the entire family ......Greetings from Helsinki,Finland🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮..
I went to Nigeria with expired passport at the beginning of this month and the immigration officer trying to bully me .I turn it to ruff with them bunch of coward. Trying to make their own rules.....the custom guy really nice to me i saw the name on his tag and he is a yoruba person and I started speaking yoruba to him .
hi Sassy Funke I was in N9ja last week and the air port was cool in places and very warm in others! I try to be calm as I know COVID 19 has made clearance tedious; however, the point of DSS, immigration and COVID checks by 3 different officials is a bit much. that's a lot of standing!! Heaven forbid you have a non visible disability. Customs was pretty straight forward - overall it was positive but that's just me. henry
Ok. So leaving Nigeria. Theres a nicer area that you go through. But coming in its horrible. Just being real about it. The video was great. The waiting area is bad though. Enjoyed my stay will go again. Went through a few things. I might make a video on it. But Nigeria is very interesting. Lol. Very interesting how they do things
Great content sassy. Please i will be travelling soon and it's my first time although it's within Nigeria. Please what are the necessary things i need to put in place before and on the day? Thank you.
Hello sassy funke, please you haven't replied me. Is a must i do covid test to be able to travel within Nigeria? And what are the other things i need to put in place?
Please anyone that travel to Lagos recently should kindly let us know if truely they request for 500k for hotel quarantine for two weeks and if not they hold the passport ? I’m planning to go Lagos in two months time. Thank you
