TRAVELING TO Lagos

There are various modes of transportation going directly to Lagos from major cities in Nigeria. Please make arrangements for your travel to Lagos on time.

For International participants: kindly contact us for clarifications on your travel. If you have any problem on how to get to Lagos and the venue kindly contact us by email.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

Ensure that you visit a doctor for proper medical check up. If possible come with other medically recommended medications. Also endeavor to come with all necessary items for your personal care including a cardigan.

Urgent Health Care at the Conference: - On the spot first aid services would be provided at the venue of the event.

Some of you will be traveling great distances over a long period of time, sometimes 12 hours or longer . Be sure to drink enough water while you are traveling, avoid alcohol while traveling, and try to sleep when you can.

If you have an existing medical condition or significant allergies, bring a doctor’s note describing these conditions.

If you are on regular medications at home, bring them along with you. Do NOT pack your medications in your luggage! If your luggage is lost you will not have your medications.

Contact home, a relation or friend when leaving and on arrival for safety reasons.

Arts festival/Tours in Lagos

Arrangement for tour would be made on request. This would be coordinated by the planning committee tours from the 2nd of December. Charges for the tours would be released by 30th of September, 2008 and all payments must be made prior to the event for easy arrangements by the committee. You can check the site again by 30th of September, 2008

Useful Information for Your Stay

Banks

Bank hours vary depending on the bank as well as on its location. Generally, banks are open from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Some banks also open on Saturday.

Business Hours

Most stores are open from Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm and sometimes on Sunday as well.

Clothing

On the 30th of November participants are expected to wear the conference GCI uniforms (light blue tops) and on the 1st of December participants would wear the GCI 2008 T-Shirts on anything comfortable

Electrical appliances

The electrical voltage system in Nigeria is 110-250 volts. Those traveling from Outside Nigeria will need a proper voltage converter and adapter in order to operate their electrical appliances.

Health Insurance

Participants are advised to obtain health insurance before leaving their home province or country. There are no compulsory health requirements for entry into Nigeria.

Language

There is one official language in Nigeria: English.

Local time

Nigeria could be confirmed on the internet depending on where you are coming from.

Money

The money system in Nigeria is based on Nigerian Naira. International currency exchange services are available at various points in the banks and currency exchange outlets located throughout the city, but it is advised to convert your monies into U.S dollars for easy transactions.

Transportation

First aid: First aid services are provided by UNILAG Ambulance under the direction of DSA. To access first aid services, talk to any conference volunteer and they will provide you with directions.

Health Clinic

During regular conference/festival hours, a Health Clinic will be available. The information on the venue would be sent to you on your time table after your registration.

Sexually transmitted infections: We do not want you to leave Lagos with an unwelcome infection! Always practice safer sex to reduce your risk of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).