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Introduction ¦
Programme ¦
Download final report (PDF 64kb)
Travel
Nigeria is situated in the west Africa and shares a border with Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Republic of Benin. It is made up of a vast landscape that stretches across 923, 768 square km of sahara, sahel, hillsides, estuaries and rainforest.
The conference will be taking place in 'Kano State', which is situated on 12°00'N 8°31'E Coordinates. Kano is Nigeria's third largest city and is noted as the Nigerian centre for commerce. It is one of the great centres of West African Civilisation and is noted for its diversity in crafts and industry. The traditional "Hausa Mud Architecture" has received international recognition and is home to Kano inhabitants, the Hausa people. The main Religion in Kano is Islam which and a lot influence is taken from Islamic Architecture in the built environment, with a number of beautiful mosques scattered around the city.
Kano has an international airport for members coming from outside Nigeria, and international standard conference halls and accomodation. It is a big urban community housing different Nigerian cultures as well North African, Arabic and Indian communities. There is a wide choice of restaurants, bakeries and fast food eateries that will suit everyone.
Travel Information
To enter the Federal Republic of Nigeria visitor’s will have to apply for a visa. Invitation letters can be written by INTBAU on request.
Passports will have to be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of departure required by all.
Visas
Visas are required by all nationalities except the following Nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameron, Chad, Cote d’lvoire. The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, for stays of up to 90 days. Transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connection aircraft can do so, provided they hold a valid visa or return documentation whilst eaving the airport. All visa applications must go to the Nigerian Consulate (or consular section at the Embassy or High Commission). Visa Application requirements are:
Completed application form
Passport
1 passport-size photo
Onward or return ticket for Tourist visas
Letter of introduction from INTBAU Nigeria chapter
International Visitors seeking visa assistance should contact Dr. Matthew hardy and National Visitors should contact Tony Osuagwu or Nasiru Wada Khalil - nasiruwada@yahoo.co.uk
Airlines
1. British Airways, Hafsatu House, 7 Bompai Rd, Kano (Tel: 064 626040/624834)
2. Egyptair, 16c Murtala Muhantrned Way, Kano (Tel: 064/624027)
3. Kabo Air, 6775 Ashton Rd, Kano (Tel: 064/625291)
4. KLM, 17 Airport Rd, Kano (Tel: 064/600240)
5. Nigeria Airways, 3 Bank Rd, Kano (Tel: 064/623891 or 623041)
6. Sabena, Central Hotel, Bompai Rd, Kano (Tel: 064/621364)
Travel Agent
Mrs Muhammad
African Wing (Travel) Ltd.
Lautai House
5C Wudil House
P.O.BOX. 12012
Kano
Hotline: 08037869682
Tel: 064-976809
Fax: 064-200328
Email: awtlkano@yahoo.com
Further Information
Miss Ruqayya B. Tofa
Chapter Development Manager
INTBAU Nigeria
No. 1 Maiduguri Road
P.O.Box 760
Kano
Nigeria
Tony Osuagwu
Acting Chairman
INTBAU Nigeria
c/- Tenta/Aton Nigeria Ltd
Plot 8/17 Trans Amadi Ind. layout
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
NIGERIA
Tel: +234 806 330 1872
Fax: +234 84 775153
All rights reserved
INTBAU UK is a registered Charity no. 1103068
© INTBAU 2001-8
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