Why Living and Working in Nigeria? As the most populated country on the African continent, Nigerian society and culture have been shaped by its ethnically, religiously and linguistically diverse population. Although Nigeria had a turbulent recent past, it is now experiencing the longest period of civilian rule since its independence in 1960 leading to greater stability. This has led to significant social and economic growth and improvement in areas such as foreign investment, education, infrastructure, and politics. Today, Nigeria is a major player in the UN and OPEC and also plays a key role in African affairs and features as an active participant in Africa orientated organisations. Living and working in Nigeria is an exciting but challenging prospect as it requires an understanding of this extremely diverse society and the rules and behaviours which permeate every aspect of Nigerian culture. Without this understanding, an international assignment in Nigeria may result in frustrations, misunderstandings and unsuccessful business endeavours.
Communicaid’s Living & Working in Nigeria courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees. This is achieved by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Nigeria, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Nigerian culture both inside and outside the workplace. Living and Working in Nigeria courses ultimately aim to ensure you and your family have a positive and successful international assignment in Nigeria.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Nigeria course will provide you with:
- Background information about Nigeria’s history, economy and religion
- An introduction to Islam and how it impacts society and business in Nigeria
- An improved understanding of the diversity of Nigerian society
- Key communication tools and skills to understand and deal with business and social subtleties and nuances of Nigerian culture
- Strategies for coping with culture and country shock
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in the Nigeria
Who should attend
Living and Working in Nigeria will be of benefit to you if you:
- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Nigeria for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Nigeria for periods at a time
- Spend periods of time in Nigeria for business
Course Content
All of our Living and Working in Nigeria training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal and/or organisational requirements and existing skills set. A Living and Working in Nigeria course typically includes:
- Managing culture and country shock
- The influence of British colonialism and Christianity on a predominantly Muslim country
- Key ethnic, linguistic and geographical divisions and differences between the Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo ethnic tribes and other smaller tribes
- Understanding Nigerian people and society as well as significant past events
- Key Nigerian values and attitudes: family, education, religious beliefs, arts and culture
- Practical information on living in Nigeria
- Tips on Nigerian social and business etiquette
- Overview of management and negotiation styles in Nigeria
- Effective business communication in Nigeria
- Strategies for successful living and working in Nigeria
Approach
Living and Working in Nigeria courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.
Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Nigeria course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Living and Working in Nigeria Course Trainer
Your Living and Working in Nigeria trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our Cultural Awareness Training team.
ML
BA, African Studies and Culture
MA, International Business
ML has over 12 years experience of working and living in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. A UK national, ML completed his degree in African Studies which involved spending six months in Lagos. On graduating, he worked throughout Africa in the voluntary sector. Later, he joined a microfinance institution in Ethiopia to work on a pilot programme that was then disseminated to other African countries. He returned to the UK to complete a Masters in International Business and then moved back to Nigeria.
Before starting to deliver training to Communicaid in 2000, ML spent 10 years working for a multinational organisation promoting new business opportunities in Nigeria and West Africa. He also delivers cross-cultural training to students and volunteers coming to study and work abroad in Nigeria.
ML brings both his business and practical experience of living and working in Nigeria to the cross-cultural training programmes he delivers for Communicaid. His clients range from private individuals and their families to large companies, governmental and non-governmental organisations.
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