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Is true that I should give a $$ dash (gratuity/a tip) when getting through customs?
Posted: Thu January 13, 2005 03:44 AM UTC

Greetings Everyone!

I will be traveling to Lagos, Nigeria next month and had heard that when going through customs that I should give money to the employees who are examining my luggage. If this is true, how much money is appropiate to give to them? Thanks so much your input on this and I look forward to hearing your responses as well as any other advice you can give me about Lagos.

SJGirl

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Re: Is true that I should give a $$ dash (gratuity/a tip) when getting through customs?
Posted: Thu January 13, 2005 04:03 AM UTC

maybe this thing happens in Lagos and elsewhere... but I would rather not go than give any official money as a tip for doing his job.
I don't think anyone should encourage such behaviour, even if it makes life easier.

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alza

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Re: Is true that I should give a $$ dash (gratuity/a tip) when getting through customs?
Posted: Thu January 13, 2005 09:31 PM UTC

Only if they have guns and are pointing them in your specific direction. Giving the Customs officers money only makes it harder for the rest of us to get through without problems. My only problem thus far has been when EXITING Nigeria, because they have been less successful at bullying people who are entering. Exiting people have more of a motivation to leave on time...

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AlanAlanAlan

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Posted: Sat January 15, 2005 12:07 AM UTC

Ok thanks for you response..

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SJGirl

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RE: Is true that I should give a $$ dash (gratuity/a tip) when getting through customs?
Posted: Sun April 16, 2006 03:11 PM UTC

Hello, I will be visiting a friend in Lagos in a few weeks. How was your trip ? Can you give me any info on your experience while there. Hope to hear from you soon.

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myworldofk

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RE: Is true that I should give a $$ dash (gratuity/a tip) when getting through customs?
Posted: Thu January 25, 2007 10:25 AM UTC

Do you have Contrabands in ur luggages? Why do you have to give anybody money? If you jus wish to give anyone, maybe bcos is being useful..it's a free Will..k

So there is nothing like that...aight? I'm in Lagos and Live in Lagos.

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