Logistics

July 22, 2013

Dear all,

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the upcoming Joint Advanced Seminar 3 for cohort 1.

Visa & transport refunds

Participants may require visas to enter Nigeria. We will reimburse visas at $50 and airport transport expenses incurred at $70 on provision of original receipts.

Yellow fever

Please confirm the status of your yellow fever vaccination before you travel. It is advisable that you have your vaccination done at least 2 weeks before you travel – please ensure that you carry your vaccination card with you. There will be no reimbursement for any fees paid for vaccination.

Arrival in Lagos

On arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, look out for a board with your name on it as you leave the baggage claim area. Depending on the time you come in, the driver will either take you straight to Ibadan or will take you to Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja for an overnight stay before proceeding to Ibadan by road.

Accommodation and meals

Your accommodation in Ibadan has been reserved at:

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

PMB 5320 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Tel: +234 27 517 472, +234 8 039 784 000, +234 8 034 035 281

Email: iita@cgiar.org 

Website: www.iita.org 

For the duration of the meeting, CARTA will cover the costs of your accommodation, breakfast and lunch.  A modest per diem of $40 on weekdays and $60 on weekends will be provided to cover your dinner (lunch and dinner on weekends) and incidentals. You will be responsible for any other bills you incur e.g. telephone calls, laundry, bar, etc., which will need to be settled at the time you are checking out. 

Meeting rooms

All sessions will take place at IITA conference rooms. Appropriate signage will be put up. Please liaise with IITA staff for directions if required.

Weather

It is currently hot in Ibadan with daily average temperatures in the high 20s.

Contact information

In case of an emergency, please contact Ms Funke Fowler on +234 8 123 092 730 or Mr. Gboyega Badejo on +234 8 033 661 122.

Have a safe journey and see you in Ibadan!

Sincerely,