My name is Omar and I'm travelling to Nigeria and I need your advice in this regard. I'm visiting Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Kano and Katsina. How safe are these cities to travel ? I'm travelling alone. Although the locals will pick me up at Port Harcourt ,Kano and Lagos.
Need your valuable advice.
Warm Regards
Omar
Safe To Travel to Nigerian Cities - Port Harcourt,Lagos, Kano, Katsina
omarsiddiqui
01 May 2013 08:08:31
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Aurélie
02 May 2013 12:44:44
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Hello Omar.
Welcome to Expat.com! 
Aurélie
Sandman6
02 May 2013 19:46:12
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Do not travel to any of the northern states or cities if you are a westerner, or dress like a westerner.
Boko Haram have declared open season on westerners and you will present an easy target to these idiots.
Stay well clear.
datorazali agus
02 May 2013 22:55:44
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It is alright to travel to these cities. Use local transport such as buses. Insyallah, Allah will protect you. Wassalam.
zeedah pink
02 May 2013 23:03:52
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I don't think its safe to travel by road
Dr J K Nigam
28 June 2013 06:49:01
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Hi, I am also intrested to know that Funtua is how much safe for Indian visitors.
uma676
08 July 2013 23:34:02
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Hai i have offer in Nigeria- porthart court. this place safe for me. Pls give me advice.
Sandman6
19 July 2013 21:06:45
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You are an idiot
stumpy
20 July 2013 03:55:30
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Foreigners are not safe travelling on public transport. Anyone who does is taking a huge risk.
Embassies issue travel warnings and these should be taken seriously.
If you don't then you are an idiot.
Leeroy.Schiller
31 January 2014 08:03:20
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Hello,
Have you reached Nigeria and the above mentioned cities?
How do you find the area? I am planning to move in there, So could you please provide me information regarding the general state of affairs there. I'd be very thankful to you
Thanks
Leeroy
Ziggywigs
29 June 2014 00:39:12
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I lived here. For past two and half years and travelled on public transport all over without an escort and been fine. I guess it depends on your confidence and mind set. My colleague does the same driving himself all over and no problems.
However I would not venture past Jos. East is ok. I spent time in Port Harcourt and. East ok just be vigilant in port Harcourt same with lagos. I live in abuja now and that is fine also.
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