Nigeriaabout

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa with a coast on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean. Neighbour-ing countries include Benin Republic, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republic. The geography ranges from south-ern coastal swamps to tropical forests, woodlands, grasslands and semi-desert in the north.

Famous for her huge population of more than 180 million and with more more than 500 ethnic groups and living languages, Nigeria has the highest population in the African continent. The country is made up of three major ethnic groups: the Hausa, the Yorubas, and the Igbos. The official language of Nigeria is English and vir-tually all the population speaks it; or with a blend of colloquialisms commonly referred to as [Nigerian] Pidgin.

AIESEC in Nigeria was established in 1961 (with LC Ibadan) and has produced thousands of AIESEC Alum-ni who have gone on to great heights nationally and internationally. AIESEC in Nigeria currently has 19 Local Committees and Specialized Units and a membership of over 600 individuals. AIESEC in Nigeria is the second largest entity in the Middle East and Africa Region.

Ibadanabout

Ibadan or Ilu Eba Odan (The city in the mountains) is a sprawling metropolis that covers the seven hills and val-leys of Ibadan. Ibadan is located in Oyo State and was a major stronghold in the old Oyo Empire. Ibadan is bor-dered by Ogun State, Osun State and Ondo State. Ibadan is approximately 2 hours drive from Lagos.

Ibadan has been ranked as the 3rd cheapest city to live in in Nigeria, and is home to various institutions and sources of learning including the prestigious University of Ibadan, the alma mater of Nobel Laureate Wole Soy-inka and critically acclaimed writers Chinua Achebe, JP Clark and Remi Raji.

While a distinctly traditional Yoruba city, recent investments by the Oyo State government and a social revo-lution among the young population has revitalized the nightlife and entertainment industry putting the city on the map of the Nigerian entertainment industry with artistes like Olamide, Dr Sid, Skuki, Small Doctor, Dremo, Vader (Hennessy VS Class 2017 Winner) who all claim affiliation with the city. With a large number of restau-rants, bars and clubs, malls, markets and social events, life in Ibadan is always full of amazing wonders both local and exotic.

AIESEC Ibadan the first Local Committee in Nigeria is located within the University of Ibadan and is home to over 50 members and have till date sent over 3000 members and young people on exchange or hosted them within the country.

Peopleculture &

Ibadan is sometimes described as the most Yoruba city in Nigeria; the regular Ibadan local will most like-ly speak Yoruba to you first before switching to English as almost everyone who lives in Ibadan speaks a few words of the language. The people of Ibadan are very receptive to foreigners and would go to great lengths to accommodate and ensure your every comfort once you say you are not a local.

In Yoruba culture, male youth greet elders (usually at least 15 - 20 years older) by prostrating or by bowing, while females kneel and the elder pats them on the back. Among peers, greetings are with handshakes or hugs for friends, regardless of gender.

In Ibadan, and generally in Nigeria, there is a lot of deferrence to elders and young people are generally expect-ed to greet their elders before a transaction or before asking questions; the traditional greeting is Ekaro for morning, ekason for afternoon and ekale for evening. Of course, you can also greet with Good Morning/After-noon/Evening, Sir/Madam as appropriate.

When eating, or receiving items from people, it is considered impolite to use the left hand so do well to use your right. Dressing in Ibadan is mostly western among young people but among the older generatios, tradi-tional attire is very common; most young people wear traditional attires on Fridays and Sundays.

The traditional music in Ibadan is Apala and Fuji, however there is also a great following for Afro Pop, Rap, Trap and Pop. Dancing is very energetic and can go on for hours on end at social events called owambes, of which there are plenty every week.

Communication is usually by phone call, WhatsApp/IM and SMS. Emails are used a lot in AIESEC but are not used for direct communication among the population.*Image Credite: Jide of St Ola

The Projectabout

“In September 2015 World Leaders committed to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. 17 goals toachieve 3 extraordinary things by 2030. End extreme poverty. Fight inequality and injustice. Tackle climatechange.” - Extract from the Young Persons Guide: Changing the World Edition (SDG Handbook)

This means that in the next 13 years when the end of the targets for the SDGs are achieved, no millenial will be a ‘Young Person’ anymore. Which means, while millenials have the greatest part to play in achieving the SDGs, there have to be another generation to ensure the sustainability of whatever initiatives are planned.

This problem statement led AIESEC Ibadan to create the project Kids 4 Global Goals: K4GG. The project aims to educate and inform students in secondary schools about the SDGs, why they need to be concerened and how they can work towards achieving them. The project would be in the form of a club where the intern will be the faciltator of the club space and would have to come up with enaging and innovative ways to present infor-mation on the SDGs. The club spaces are also meant to be very practical where kids can put to practice things they are learning from the club in their daily lives.

The intern will visit several schools weekly and will be in charge of creating (or finding) materials and presenting them to the students. The club is also going to be a space where the kids learn of new cultures and practices and begin to think like Global Citizens.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

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• Enjoy your experience!• Facilitate cultural exchange and discuss your problems (no matter how small) with AIESEC members.• Have a positive attitude towards work and perform tasks to the best of your abilities• Communicate with us: Expectations, problems, feedback etc. Things obvious to you may not be obvious to us• Ask us questions concerning anything new or unclear to you• Fill and send your trainee reports weekly, and also after your experience so we can know where to grow• Don’t miss General Meetings: In AIESEC Ibadan, GM is a big deal and it’s where we come to show love <3• Never miss a social event! Parties, weddings, birthdays etc! This is your chance to experience a new culture; explore it in all its ramifications!• Participate in activities outside your internship.

• Communicate with you before you leave your country to ensure you are prepared for the trip• Provide arrival pickup at the airport or bus station• Provide support for departure • Arrange accomodation and other logistics (like how to get to your internship)• Help with your daily activities like shopping, touring, ordering food in a restaurant etc• Provide a coordinated and running project with all necessary support• Be available to answer questions at all times• Help integrate you into Nigerian Culture• Inform you about upcoming events and provide lists of contacts you can reach within the LC and for emer-gencies

Admin FeeNGN30, 000

Moneybanks &

The unit of currency in Nigeria is the Nigerian Naira (NGN). Practically all cash transactions are done with bills and notes; coins are not used. The bills are in the denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1, 000. The bills feature the faces of notable heads of states and national icons.

In Nigeria, government initiatives are pushing for a ‘cashless economy’ hence ATMs and POS machines are very common and credit/debit cards can be used to pay for items in a good number of locations. Online transfers like Paypal may not work so it is usually a good idea to confirm with your bank that your cards will work here and also confirm transaction charges.

There are a good number of banks in Nigeria but the biggest are First Bank Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Bank, Zen-itch Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Ecobank, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank etc. Banks usually open between 9am and 4pm on weekdays and 12pm on public holidays. Almost every bank branch will have an attached 24/7 ATM and they usually service VISA, Verve and MasterCards.

CurrencyUSD

1 USD = 370 NGN

EUR1 EURO = 436 NGN

FCFA160 FCFA = 100 NGN

*Exchange rates vary with time and are subject to the buy/sell rates of the merchant

Transportationnavigation &

Taxi (Shared)• Fixed routes and fares over short distances• Coloured White and Blue ; Yellow and Brown• From NGN 30 but open to slight negotiation

Taxi (Private)• Can go anywhere within the city• Charge is based on distance or time• From NGN 120 (Within University of Ibadan only) or NGN 500 and open to negotiation

Okada (Motorcycle)• Can go anywhere within the city• Charge is based on distance• Fare is open to negotiation

Keke/Napep/Maruwa (Shared Tricycle)• Fixed routes and fares over short distances• Coloured Yellow• From NGN 30 but open to slight negotiation

Uber• Same as Uber worldwide

*Image Credit: Julia Stoevelaar

Servicesinfrastructure &

Mail• Mails are handled by the Nigerian Postal service NIPOST. Mails and parcels can also be sent via DHL, Red-Star, UPS, Konga, Alpine and other private logistics companies within the country

Communication• The country code (IDD) for Nigeria is +234. There are 4 major mobile operators: MTN, Airtel, Globacom (Glo) and 9mobile. MTN is the most reliable in terms of coverage and quality while Globacom is the cheapest.

Internet• All mobile operators provide 3G and 4G internet with varying degrees of speed depending on geograhical lo-cation although generally, 9mobile and MTN are the fastest. There are also dedicated internet provides Smile, SWIFT and Spectranet who provide 4G broadband wifi. (Costs are attached in another section).

Time Zone• Nigeria is on GMT +1

Driving• All cars in Nigeria have drivers’ sides at the left• Traffic rules and street lights are not always obeyed so pedestrians should be very careful when crossing the road

Electricity• Electricity is 220v and the socket types are the flat 3 pin types; however adapters can be purchased easily.

pricesshopping &

Name Price (NGN)Milk (1 liter) 500

Egg 50Bread (Small Loaf) 100

Chocolate Bar (Twix) 250Coca Cola (50cl plastic bottle) 150

Beer (33cl can) 200Beer (60cl bottle) 300

Hamburger 500Meal (Local Canteen) 300

Meal (Local 2-3 star eatery) 700 - 1,500Meal (KFC) 2,500

Pizza (Medium) 3, 000Bottle of Water (50cl) 100Tablet of Soap (Small) 150

Deodorant (Axe) 800Detergent (125grams) 200

Vaseline (Small) 200Condom (Durex Pack of 3) 500 - 800

Sanitary Towels (Pack) 300Insecticide 800

Haircut 300 - 2,000Jeans 2,000 - 5,000

T-Shirt 2,500Imitation Designer Dress Shirt 1,500

Locally made Dress Shirt 2,000 - 5,000Flip Flops 200

Converse All Stars (Local) 3, 000Timberlands 28, 000Movie Ticket 600 - 1,500

Internet (1GB) 1, 000Local Call (1 minute) 20 - 50

International Call (1 minute) 150 - 500

Pickuparrival &

Interns coming into Ibadan by air should give adequate notice as the airport is in Lagos. Members of AIESEC will pick the intern and ensure they are on the right bus to Ibadan. They will provide support in changing of currency and provide interns with Nigerian sim cards.

Interns coming by bus should ensure they give the name of the service they are coming with and be sure of the particular station of the bus service. Members of AIESEC will pick the intern and ensure they are on the right bus to Ibadan. They will provide support in changing of currency and provide interns with Nigerian sim cards.

Interns who are citizens of countries within ECOWAS do not need visas.

Visas should be obtained from Nigeria embassies before the intern departs their home country.

Reception Package• Once in Ibadan, the Interns would be assigned buddies from the local committee here in Ibadan who would provide assistance and other integration based on request of trainee. These buddies would be people you can count on as friends and call anytime during your stay here Nigeria.• All interns are eligible for a Welcome Party, Nigerian sim card, support on first day of work, and ‘free chills’ at our ‘AIESEC bar’ Purple Dragon.• The intern will be taken on tours to historic and social sites within Ibadan (this is not free; if the intern wish-es, it can be added to their administration fee)

Bringwhat to

•Valid passport –With your Nigerian visa inside•Photocopy of your passport –To carry with you at all times•ID Card - ECOWAS Citizens should have their National ID or Drivers Licence at all times•Photocopy of gadget receipts - Carry whenever you are using the gadgets in public•Medical history –In the case that you are taking any long term medications•Money –Enough to cover the first month until you are settled (we suggest NGN 30, 000 - 80, 000)•Sunscreen•Appropriate clothes for work and leisure (for warm and humid weather)•Hat and Sandals or Flip Flops•Sunglasses • Swim suit•Waterproof jacket•Camera •Souvenirs

foodour

Swallow and SoupIn Ibadan there are different kinds of food that are made to be swallowed without chewing. They are collectively called swallow and include amala, pounded yam, eba and semovita/semolina. They are eaten with soups which vary greatly but some of the more common ones in Ibadan are efo riro (vegetable soup), egusi soup (melon soup), gbegiri, okra and pepper stews.

Booli/Bole (Roasted Plantains)Booli is a delicacy enjoyed all over Nigeria. Plantains are slow roasted over a grill or a charcoal fire. The roasted plantains can be eating plain, served with groundnuts or served with a pepper sauce and choice of garnish.

Asun (Spicy Goat Meat)Asun is another delicacy enjoyed all over Nigeria. Fresh goat meat (non-refrigerated) is seasoned with herbs and condiments and set to grill over an open flame and served with vegetables and lots of pepper. This snack is usually enjoyed at festivities and is usu-ally found commercially in bars.

Images courtesy Lolu’s Cuisine

Ofada RiceOfada rice is a delicacy enjoyed at almost every festive occasion in Ibadan. The rice is grown locally and differs in size and texture from ‘Imported rice’ while the sauce is made using native spices, tomatoes, chunks of meat, fish, kpomo (juicy cow skin) and other tasty bits of meat.

[Nigerian] Vegetable SaladVegetable salads in Nigeria are usually served along with meals but they are so rich that they can be eaten alone. They vary in composition but they usually always have cabbage, carrots, peas and the occassional onions. They can be eaten plain or served with mayonnaise or salad cream.

Jollof [Rice] / with Moin Moin and dodoWithout Jollof, a party cannot be complete. Jollof rice is rice slow cooked in a rich and tasty tomato broth and stirred evenly until yellow. It is usually served with moin moin, ground beans mixed with spices and then boiled until firm; and dodo, plantain fried in vegetable or soy oil until brown.

Images courtesy Lolu’s Cuisine

touchget in

If you have any questions before you arrive Nigeria, or if you need support while in Nigeria please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the following individuals

Local Committee PresidentDelphine Ugwu - +234 810 035 7645 - delphineugwu@gmail.com

Local Committee Vice President - Incoming ExchangesPrincess Ogunlana - +234 809 939 1179 - omowunmiogunlana@gmail.com

Local Committee Vice President - Marketing and CommunicationsEzim Osai - +234 706 163 0105 - ezim.osai@aiesec.net

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