Abuja - Post Report Question and Answers
Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?
I mean, yes, but I'm not interested in doing a THIRD Nigeria tour. - Jun 2024
I'm torn. It's a good experience, but if ever offered to come back, I don't think I would do another tour here. - Sep 2019
Yes. We've enjoyed the sun, the ability to save money, and the quiet time together. If you don't want those things or need them. Don't come. - Feb 2019
Maybe if I was under the influence of something. - Apr 2018
No, but this was a directed assignment. - Apr 2017
Yes. For the most part, the city has most items available, it is easy to get around, and people understand English. There are movie theaters at the local "malls." - Jun 2016
We're glad we had the experience, but once was enough. - Aug 2015
Not in this life time. This has not been my favorite posting; I am glad to be finished and put it all behind me. - Jun 2015
No. - Nov 2014
No. But, this will be the last posting and for all it, it will be a good career end posting for the Employee. Lots of people here because they were directed to (first posting), want to get the 'goody' points for the next bid, some are addicted to the danger pay, or living a life supported by a house full of help. - Aug 2014
Sure. It's an adventure. - May 2014
On the fence, leaning to "no". - May 2013
Absolutely not. Having to deal with difficult people day in and out, and with little to see or do in one's spare time, high prices, a difficult working environment, isolation, extreme gender bias, and a limited ability to get out and travel make it hard to justify ever going back. - Jun 2009
Yes. Although there are challenges and at time frustrations, Abuja can be a good family posting. And after living here and experiencing this country, we will be able to more fully count our blessings once we return to the U.S. - Mar 2009
Absolutely not. I just hope my time here will have some career rewards on down the road. I think there are generally 4 types of people who come here:1. those on their first overseas assignment who couldn't get anywhere else 2. those who choose Abuja in hopes it will help them get that big promotion or advance their career 3. civil service people who are filling positions that foreign service people won't 4. tandem couples - Sep 2008
A qualified yes. The work in the Embassy is super interesting -- for all its negative points, Nigeria is an incredibly complex, important country. The people can be very friendly and warm. - Aug 2008
No. - Jul 2008
