@@ebohmedia2459 Next time. Try hiding the camera so thqt you can record them secretly. Nigerian security officials ask some stupidest questions that doesn't make any sense
11.24.2023 This video was very helpful. I have a few questions, if you don't mind. My husband (Nigerian with ECOWAS pass) and myself (American with visa) will be touring Benin, Togo, and Ghana soon from Lagos by road. Since I have nowhere to store all of my luggage, will we have a hard time traveling? What would be your advice? Is the motor bike the only means to the Seme border? I am a bit nervous about the security area to be honest because I don't like people just going through my things like I'm a criminal 😔 they are just bring nosey that's all. Ugh.
An unofficial check point. This is the lowest of situation with a Nigerian official. You were still in Nigeria. That isn’t their duty. Asking you about your camera was like saying you can’t film in Nigeria.
What happened after the Nigerian Officer asked if you were from the East, and asked you to come out of the vehicle? Secondly, why the long distance walk from the "Seme Border" to the Immigration Office for the "Stamping" of your Passport? Are vehicles not allowed or what through that long walk? What about travelling to Cotonou, and all points west by buses, like "Chisco", does one experience the same problems? Can someone fly to Cotonou from the USA?
When I came out from the vehicle I was asked for my passport which I gave to them after verification I had to go back to the vehicle. The distance walk to the immigration office is because the vehicle or moto carrying me are not worthy to pass through the immigration, vehicles are allow to pass the immigration if you have the necessary documents. And for your other questions, when you travel with the big transport companies like chisco, GUO, ABC etc, the experience is different, not as stressful as this. And yes someone can fly from Cotonou to U.S.A not 100% sure
Please i just come across ur channel please I want to ask a question am coming November from EUROPE so i use cotonou from cotonou to lagos and I don't want to show dem my Nigeria passport so how can I do it please let me know Thanks
Your video is very informative. You mentioned Yellow fever Officers, am I supposed to have a yellow fever card for the journey? And why are they asking where in Badagry you are going?
@@jidemoh4211 I guess it's because the distance between both countries it's almost walkable, but there is still another alternative like I said in the video is the use of water transportation.
I’m watching this from Kenya and I’m quite disappointed. I have never understood why it is difficult for us Africans to travel within Africa. Lots and lots of frustrations. Gosh.
Nigeria to benin has alway been intense and very stressful, infact it look more organized now compare to when I move and lived in benin 2001-2002 with my mum.
Me and my guys have been planning a fast road trip culminating in a week end in Ghana. Leave Friday comeback Sunday . But it seems driving will result in all kinds of delay and manipulation to create an avenue for extortion. Looking at it it will t as jr hours to cross the border . Something by that should be minutes. The checkpoints are there for one reason alone for graft and extortion, nothing else. What was most disturbing every government agency sets up a check point ( sorry EXTORTION point) before you actually get to the official border crossing. This is the gate way to the Nation. What a shambolic negative image we are creating.
Hi Good morning. My name is Steve and I'm a travel agent/tour guide and I stumbled across your video on TH-cam. I planned a trip to Cotonou next month but a few of my clients going on the tour do not have their international passports. I'm being told from my sources that it's not an issue but I do not want troubles. Is there an alternative? Avoiding immigration I mean Any extra tips would be greatly appreciated. I'd really like it if you'd get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you so much.
So they harassed you for being a Nigerian traveling in Nigeria and then as a traveler at the Benin border, but I bet they let the Europeans, Arabs and Chinese move about as freely as they desire. As an African American that would make me very angry.
Nigeria content creators stop been negative about Nigeria. Almost every video you will see a Nigerian saying, Nigeria is bad, that alone will turn viewers off. You're doing a content on how to traveling to Benin Republic , what does Nigeria is bad has to do with traveling on tourism in Benin Republic? That is a turn off. Stuff like that should be edited out and focus on your topic. Nigeria is not the only country with problems. If you disrespect, misrepresent Nigeria people will disrespect and misrepresent you. Because Nigerians are the mirror of Nigeria. All the best with your work
Hopefully you've heard of the adage, TRUTH IS BITTER. There is absolutely no requirements to have all those checkpoints on this road. This is simply SHAMELESS CORRUPTION. Hopefully the authorities on seeing this video report will address this problem. What has been presented is constructive criticism. Will our government address the problem ??? Only in our dreams
Watch my trip to Benin Republic by Boat.
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You took great risks to bring this to us. Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Stay safe out there.
Thanks for watching
@@ebohmedia2459 Next time. Try hiding the camera so thqt you can record them secretly. Nigerian security officials ask some stupidest questions that doesn't make any sense
@@cvomoney I will do better next time, thanks for watching.
East of where?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣... Diz video funny ... I saw one check point officers were fighting a guy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I enjoyed it,it was interesting, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice job, more grace, I'm watching from Anambra state of Nigeria, I wish I could take that way to Benin republic
Nice one
Eye opener for any one who wants to travel by road ✌️
Stay safe bro
Thanks for watching Ben.
Nice videos, how many check points to Cotonou
Just came across your channel. This was really interesting and challenging. I enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks bro ❤️
Thanks for watching Victor
Be safe..I enjoy watching your video.. Nigerian is very brave..why so many check point?
11.24.2023
This video was very helpful. I have a few questions, if you don't mind.
My husband (Nigerian with ECOWAS pass) and myself (American with visa) will be touring Benin, Togo, and Ghana soon from Lagos by road.
Since I have nowhere to store all of my luggage, will we have a hard time traveling? What would be your advice? Is the motor bike the only means to the Seme border?
I am a bit nervous about the security area to be honest because I don't like people just going through my things like I'm a criminal 😔 they are just bring nosey that's all. Ugh.
Yea sure you can ask
I love this.. Thanks for the amazing video.
I intend going next Tuesday as well
I hope I have fun
Safe trip.
This is a very informative video bro
Thanks for watching bro 🙌
My brother that road 🛣️ no easy who go no no
Great job.You try
An unofficial check point. This is the lowest of situation with a Nigerian official. You were still in Nigeria. That isn’t their duty. Asking you about your camera was like saying you can’t film in Nigeria.
Honestly brother you took a huge risk but all the same we’re entertained for it
Thanks for watching bro.
What happened after the Nigerian Officer asked if you were from the East, and asked you to come out of the vehicle? Secondly, why the long distance walk from the "Seme Border" to the Immigration Office for the "Stamping" of your Passport? Are vehicles not allowed or what through that long walk? What about travelling to Cotonou, and all points west by buses, like "Chisco", does one experience the same problems? Can someone fly to Cotonou from the USA?
When I came out from the vehicle I was asked for my passport which I gave to them after verification I had to go back to the vehicle.
The distance walk to the immigration office is because the vehicle or moto carrying me are not worthy to pass through the immigration, vehicles are allow to pass the immigration if you have the necessary documents.
And for your other questions, when you travel with the big transport companies like chisco, GUO, ABC etc, the experience is different, not as stressful as this.
And yes someone can fly from Cotonou to U.S.A not 100% sure
well discriptive video, for us travelling next week , lets jakpa together oh
Thanks for watching and safe trip.
Nice one bro❤
Bro nice one, but is it must that my passport must be valid, or can I travel to cotonu with my expired international passport
Eboh u are funny East from where
Thank you for sharing this awesome video
Keep up the good work
Thank you for watching.
thanks that is very interesting !
Yes are welcome 🙌
Please i just come across ur channel please I want to ask a question am coming November from EUROPE so i use cotonou from cotonou to lagos and I don't want to show dem my Nigeria passport so how can I do it please let me know Thanks
So please can you explain to me how you do it
Your video is very informative. You mentioned Yellow fever Officers, am I supposed to have a yellow fever card for the journey? And why are they asking where in Badagry you are going?
Yes Jide, you need a yellow fever card for the journey unless you are ready to bribe the people in charge when you get to the border.
@@ebohmedia2459 Thank you. Didn’t expect you’d reply this fast. Why isn’t it possible to fly into Benin 🇧🇯 and cut out the road stress?
@@jidemoh4211 I guess it's because the distance between both countries it's almost walkable, but there is still another alternative like I said in the video is the use of water transportation.
Please bro. Where can someone get the yellow fever card
@@nel9177 You can get it through this website : yellowcardnigeria.com
Can I cross with my ECOWAS pass?
Yes...
Thanks for sharing
You are welcome.
So how long does it take from Lagos to Cotonou, like how many hours please ………?
Not more than 1hr 30mins by road if there is no traffic.
Nice one job well done
Thanks for watching Helen
Thanks for the video....would u recommend driving my own car to Cotonou with all your experience?
Go on
No problem!
I've seen lot of Nigerians cars in Benin.
How long to reach Lagos from Cotonou ? IS it safe (specially in the Nigerian side) or it IS better to go there by plane?
From Cotonou to Lagos is not far if there's no traffic jam and the road is safe.
So as a Nigerian did you have to have a Visa to travel into Benin? It states that Nigerians don’t need Visa to travel to this country online
You don't need a visa, it's visa free for a Nigerian passport holder.
Did you need yellow fever vaccination to enter and thanks for replying
@@tiffanyroux7096 Most importantly is to get the yellow fever card.
Am traveling tomorrow but can I still go with out an international passport
Yes you can but be ready to settle alot of people along the road and in the border.
I’m watching this from Kenya and I’m quite disappointed. I have never understood why it is difficult for us Africans to travel within Africa. Lots and lots of frustrations. Gosh.
The corruptions that's in our blood
Nigeria to benin has alway been intense and very stressful, infact it look more organized now compare to when I move and lived in benin 2001-2002 with my mum.
How much does it cost you from Seme border to Coutonu?
1500 Cfa by car.
Did you have to have the yellow fever shot being that your an African?
If you want to travel to any African country you must have your yellow fever vaccination/card.
No if your living there and African do you need the yellow fever vaccination if your Nigerian
Me and my guys have been planning a fast road trip culminating in a week end in Ghana. Leave Friday comeback Sunday .
But it seems driving will result in all kinds of delay and manipulation to create an avenue for extortion. Looking at it it will t as jr hours to cross the border . Something by that should be minutes.
The checkpoints are there for one reason alone for graft and extortion, nothing else.
What was most disturbing every government agency sets up a check point ( sorry EXTORTION point) before you actually get to the official border crossing.
This is the gate way to the Nation. What a shambolic negative image we are creating.
nice
They were just looking for bribe 😏 so glad you were recording.
Which kind question, are you from the East, see how we profile ourselves then complain when oyibo do the same to us
would you be asked for a yellow card
Yes
Hi
Good morning.
My name is Steve and I'm a travel agent/tour guide and I stumbled across your video on TH-cam.
I planned a trip to Cotonou next month but a few of my clients going on the tour do not have their international passports.
I'm being told from my sources that it's not an issue but I do not want troubles.
Is there an alternative?
Avoiding immigration I mean
Any extra tips would be greatly appreciated.
I'd really like it if you'd get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you so much.
Hi Steve, there is an alternative, reach me on Instagram or email for more infos.
@@ebohmedia2459 may I have your email address then?
Thank you
@@TravellingNigerian ebohmedia@gmail.com
That’s why I haven’t gone back to Nigeria in 8 years. Hell no
He first ask you are you from the east ,again are you not an Igbo man , just look at question ,igbos am sorry for you people in this country
Please can you post this on Instagram, so that this shameless men can exposed
I will, you can as well share the video. Thanks for watching.
"u can not documented" the travel
Nigeria need to do border wall with Chad and Niger Republic to combat terrorism
Then the president's brethren wouldn't be able to get in the country.
So they harassed you for being a Nigerian traveling in Nigeria and then as a traveler at the Benin border, but I bet they let the Europeans, Arabs and Chinese move about as freely as they desire. As an African American that would make me very angry.
Not at all
It's even worse for européen, chineses and arabes...😂
Is becos ur an lgbo man that's y
Nigeria content creators stop been negative about Nigeria. Almost every video you will see a Nigerian saying, Nigeria is bad, that alone will turn viewers off.
You're doing a content on how to traveling to Benin Republic , what does Nigeria is bad has to do with traveling on tourism in Benin Republic?
That is a turn off. Stuff like that should be edited out and focus on your topic. Nigeria is not the only country with problems. If you disrespect, misrepresent Nigeria people will disrespect and misrepresent you. Because Nigerians are the mirror of Nigeria. All the best with your work
Get lost bro. The zoo is in shambles. Can you not see the profiling that happened? What has being from the East got to do with being called out?
Hopefully you've heard of the adage, TRUTH IS BITTER.
There is absolutely no requirements to have all those checkpoints on this road. This is simply SHAMELESS CORRUPTION.
Hopefully the authorities on seeing this video report will address this problem. What has been presented is constructive criticism.
Will our government address the problem ??? Only in our dreams
You no get sense