Filipino priest in Nigeria, Fr. Doury giving the prayer...
Vice-Chairman Tito Villaruel welcoming AMb Cimatu & party..
Consul-General Alex Lamadrid introducing Amb Cimatu..
Gen Cimatu addressing the Naija OFWs
Gen Cimatu addressing the Naija Pinoys
Mrs Derpo presented information about PBSN
Veronica Bernas-Snoxell (in red) facilitating the open forum...
Naija Pinoys & Pinays
Gen Cimatu was mugged with photo opportunities from Lagos OFWs
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2008 Independence Day Celeb
The PBSN Cultural Dance Troupe for 2008 Independence Day Celeb
Caverton Helicopter pilots with their MD and barangay chair
2007 Independence Day with Amb. M. Umpa and Vice-Consul Randy Arquiza
2007 Independence Day
Family Day sing-along row
Naija Hagibis Boys..
Sons and daughters of Filipinos singing the Philippine National Anthem during the 2005 Philippine Independence Day celebration
March 28, 2009 at 6:13 am |
A nice site for Filipino community in Nigeria
April 1, 2009 at 5:34 am |
Can you tell me if there are any original PBSN founding members left in Nigeria.
May 7, 2009 at 7:31 pm |
Hi, I am permanent resident of Philippines, my wife is Ilocana. We are here in Uyo Nigeria for a while, and I am just wondering if we have any Kababayan dito sa Uyo? If so, contact me at bengalcliff@yahoo.com so we can all get together!
Cliff and Maricel (Meneses) Friedman
May 8, 2009 at 5:23 pm |
Hello Cliff & Maricel,
Good to hear from you.
Why not register in the yahoogroup?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naijapinoy/
June 23, 2009 at 4:22 pm |
Hello
I just got an offer (for an Assistant Manager position) from Samsung based in Lagos, Nigeria. However, I still have some hesitations about working and living in Lagos, specifically –
1 – Salary. They offered me USD 33,000 net basic salary plus bonus. They’re going to pay for the housing (USD 40,000/year) and car. Is the basic salary decent enough to afford fair level of lifestyle? How good can a USD40K-housing allowance afford?
2 – Security. Is it safe to bring my family in Lagos? I have a 6-month old baby. I’ve heard good and bad things about the place. What’s the real status?
3 – Have you heard of Samsung in Lagos? Are they a big company in Nigeria? How active are they in advertising their products in the market?
4 – How do you find the city in general? Is it a place to enjoy a good life with family?
5 – How big is the Filipino community in Lagos? It feels more secure to have fellow kababayans close to you!
Thanks in advance for your responses! Moving to Lagos is going to be a big decision for me so I hope to get sincere and honest opinion from people who have first-hand experience of the place =)
June 24, 2009 at 5:19 pm |
1. You have a more than decent salary and housing allowance. you should coordinate with your company to find you a house before you come.
2. Lagos, no problem. We’ve heard good, bad and terrible things about Manila, too.
3. Yes, Samsung is here.
4. A lot of pinoys with families have been here for more than 10 years.
5. Meet them when you arrive.
Welcome to Nigeria…
June 25, 2009 at 2:57 pm |
Thanks for your reply.
One more thing – With USD 40,000, where is the best place I could find a house? I prefer finding a really great walled and secure compound close to my office. I heard traffic is so terrible!
July 16, 2009 at 8:13 am
please request your company to do the house-hunting for you.
traffic is terrible in all metropolitan cities all over the world. it should not surprise you.
good luck.
June 24, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
I suggest you join the yahoogroup:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naijapinoy/
July 6, 2009 at 11:21 pm |
nice to hear that you are going to nigeria, lagos. nigerians are loving people, and filipino are wonderful people so do worry you will enjoy your stay and working in nigeria. i am a nigerian
July 10, 2009 at 12:20 am |
My sister will be marrying an American diplomat that currently assigned in Port Harcourt (not sure), Nigeria. I heard that this is one of the dirtiest cities in the world and the to top it all, her soon to be husband’s wife was killed by the militants five years ago. Is this not a safe place to live? Is there chaos going on in all of Nigeria or just this city? We need some feedbacks about this place. Pls. help – she is apprehensive in moving. Thanks in advance for your comments
July 16, 2009 at 7:45 am |
Port Harcourt is in the Oil areas.
And the oil area is the center of militancy (kidnapping, attacks).
That is why non-essential expats do not live in Port Harcourt area. They are staying in Lagos.
Your sister should discuss this issue with his fiance.
July 25, 2009 at 6:47 am |
so do u mean its not really safe to live or work in the oil area.. how about working in MobilproducingNigerian Unlimited? how safe/unsafe to work there? my husband has been offerred a job as an engineer there? pls help us with our decision.. thanks in advance.. godbless to all of u there!!!!!!!!!
July 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm |
we are living in Lagos. we cannot speak for the Oil areas. You just have to take the word of the company (Mobil).
What we say about Oil area is based on what we read on papers and on internet.
October 7, 2009 at 2:04 pm |
Hi Naija pinoys:
Just want to consult you if Starcomms Nigeria a stable company? because I have an offer in this company which is base in Lagos. Is the standard of living affordable or expensive? Do you pay tax in Lagos? if yes about how many percent of your income?
your reponse will be highly appreciated
October 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm |
Hi Naija pinoy,
Good day. I would to like to have some inquiries about Starcomms PLc Nigeria? I have an offer in this company which base in Lagos Nigeria. Is it safe to work there , I am Network Field Maintenance Engineer and my duty is at field.
October 9, 2009 at 2:32 pm |
Hi Naija pinoy,
Good day. I would to like to have some inquiries about Starcomms PLc Nigeria? I have an offer in this company which base in Lagos Nigeria. Is it safe to work there , I am Network Field Maintenance Engineer and my duty is at field
October 10, 2009 at 11:48 pm |
Lagos is relatively safe… Maraming Pinoy sa telecoms company dito…
October 11, 2009 at 2:35 pm |
Hi Naija Pinoy,
Tanong ko lang itong Certificate Attestation and Affidavit of Guaranty and Trust lahat po b ng pinoy na pumunta jan sa Nigeria ay meron nito.
October 26, 2009 at 6:40 pm |
i am now presently working here in saudi. but i jst hav an offer working in CCC company nigeria? ask ko sana if alam nyu site location ng CCC? or does it has a safe site location ba? what else do ive to find out about in nigeria?
pls let me know…
thank you