Program
Overview
Arrival
and Orientation - Accommodations -Workplace
conditions
Fees and
Payment schedule - Excursions
Arrival and Orientation
You will arrive in Nigeria at Murtala Mohammed International Airport
(MMA), Lagos.
A SYTO Representative will be there to meet you. Look for the SYTO Sign
with logo. You will be transferred to your overnight accommodation.
The orientation will be for five nights/six days. This orientation is
to help you adjust to life in Nigeria. There will be a series of visits
and discussions on health issues, cultural orientation, local language
lessons and more. You will be given a city tour and be shown how to
use the public transport, use the telephone, post office etc. At the
end of the Orientation, all participants will be transferred to their
accommodation and work placement.
***NOTE: We encourage participants coming to Nigeria to arrive by 3 pm. in order to enable us to make the road travel to Ibadan for orientation on the same day. Participants arriving after 3 pm will be charged an additional 50 USD to cover the cost of an additional overnight stay before orientation.
Accommodation
SYTO will make arrangements for housing. Accommodation is usually an
approved home stay with Nigerian families. Occasionally, an organization
may make accommodation available for participants on the work site or
within the work site area. The accommodation usually has basic furnishings.
In some instances, there may be no running water, electricity, or it
may be sporadic.
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Workplace Conditions
We make an effort to find a suitable placement based on your areas of
interest and qualifications.
It is SYTO Nigeria's belief that you must be flexible and willing to
turn your hands to whatever is required of you. It is very important
for you to know that if you do not find the project suitable and you
insist on changing your work placement, SYTO will endeavor to find a
replacement as soon as possible. However, it may take some time, perhaps
a few weeks, to be able to find you another work site.
Placements can be in the rural or urban areas within the country. SYTO
will not place you on any project if we believe that the placement area
is not SAFE. You will be working with Nigerian counterparts. Be open-minded
and feel free to make meaningful suggestions and interact with them.
Nigerians will be very warm and friendly when they feel their gestures
will be appreciated.
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Program fees 2008*
4 weeks - US$ 1195
6 weeks - US$ 1255
2 months - US$ 1315
3 months - US$ 1435
4 months - US$ 1555
5 months - US$ 1675
6 months - US$ 1795
What is Included
• Application processing, interview and pre-departure information
• Program Administration by SYTO
• Work Placement
• Accommodation placement and meals
• Visa processing and extension services up to a maximum of 3
months
• Airport meet and greet - at Muritala Mohammed International
Airport, Lagos
• Transfer to accommodation for orientation
• Bed and Breakfast for (5 nights 6 days in Ibadan)
• Orientation prior to beginning of work
• Transfer to permanent accommodation / work placement after arrival
orientation
• On-going Support Services by SYTO
What isn't Included
• Travel to and from Nigeria
• Entry Visa fees
• Additional fee for overnight stay for arrival after 3 pm (as described above)***
• Renewal Visa fees
• Insurance (travel and medical)
• Personal travel cost within the country
• Airport drop-off at the end of the program
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Excursions
During your stay here, there are tourist sites and historical sights
to be visited. We can assist you and suggest places to be visited; if
you need a tour guide, arrangements can be made for you on request.
Interesting sites include: Erin-Ijesha water falls, Ikogosi warm spring,
Yankari Games Reserve, Whispering palms Badagry, Olumo Rock, etc.
Payment Schedule – A deposit of
20% of the total program fee is required with your application. It is
non-refundable upon notification of acceptance and is applied to the
total program fee. The balance of the program fee is required 30 days
prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy – Cancellation after acceptance and prior
to placement confirmation – the deposit is forfeited. Cancellation
after confirmation of placement – 50% of the program fee is forfeited.
No Show or Early Departure from Program – 100% of program
fee is forfeited.
*Note: The published prices remain subject to change in case of major
currency fluctuations. Contact your sending office.
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