Living in Ikoyi, Lagos

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theteacher11 Member

Member since 22 February 2016

theteacher11Member05 April 2016 18:39:14

Hallo,

I have been offered a post in Ikoyi, Lagos. I am not sure what to expect. Could you help me with the following questions?

1.聽 Are the good gyms?
2. Is it safe?
3. Is it easy to make new friends?

Thanx

lfakpor Member

Member since 01 September 2015

lfakporMember22 April 2016 16:49:36

Good evening.

1.聽 Are the good gyms? Yes there聽 are plenty聽 of nice gyms in near by hotels聽 and nearby community, Banana Island, Lekki and off of聽 Chevron Drive
2. Is it safe? Ikoyi, Lagos is a very prominent聽 area. The very wealth lives in that area so its very heavily guarded.聽
3. Is it easy to make new friends? That depends on you Nigerians聽 are very friendly聽 and open. Also the expat community聽 is plentiful聽 here聽 so I think you won't聽 have problems making friends.

theteacher11 Member

Member since 22 February 2016

theteacher11Member22 April 2016 17:05:37

Thank you for the help! I appreciate it 馃榾

Muyenco101 New member

Member since 30 May 2015

Muyenco101New member19 May 2016 19:30:50

As for the gym i don't have any answer, but on safety absolutely safe and friends making is the simplest thing in Nigeria,hope this few tip help? Thanks

monica2001 New member

Member since 28 December 2011

monica2001New member23 June 2016 09:13:55

Hello there,

Ikoyi is relatively safe, compared to staying say on the mainland. There are a few good gym around, eg inside BMS spa,聽 and a lot at vi, just do a google search.
You could meet friends through other expatriates, or joining a gym like you suggested.
Wish you the best.
Monica

Lloyd Gardner New member

Member since 08 August 2016

Lloyd GardnerNew member11 August 2016 10:39:21

1. There are no gyms - hotels have basic facilities and no maintenance
2. What was number 2?
3. If a stranger comes up to you smiling and friendly be suspicious and keep hold of your wallet and phone.

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