General Information
- Site and Date
The Air Transport Symposium will be held at the ECOWAS Parliament, International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, from 28 - 30 April, 2008.
- Details of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
Director General: Dr Harold O. Demuren
Address: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
Telephone: 234-1-2790436, 234-805 509 3300
Fax: 234-1- 2790421
E-mail: harold.demuren@ncaa.gov.ng
- Contact Addresses and Telephones
Iyabo. O. Sosina General Manager (ATR) Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Murtala Mohamed Airport Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria Tel: 234 - 805 509 3322 234 - 1 - 792 6965 Fax: 234 - 1 - 279 0430 E-mail: iososina@yahoo.com
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Peter Alawani Deputy General Manager Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Murtala Mohamed Airport Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria Tel: 234 - 805 509 3323 234 - 1 - 792 6965 Fax: 234 - 1 - 279 0430 E-mail: petlawn@yahoo.com |
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- ICAO Contact Person
- Registration
Delegates can register by completing Registration Forms on the ICAO Website, or at the following places during the specified times.
Sunday 27th April 2008 Venue: Sheraton Hotel Time : 16 : 00 - 19 : 00 hrs
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Monday 28th April 2008 Venue : ECOWAS Parliament, International Conference Centre Time : from 07 : 00 hrs |
- Opening Session
The Opening Session will take place at 09.00 hrs on Monday, 28 April 2008, at the ECOWAS Parliament, International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.
- Languages
The Workshop will be conducted in both French and English, with simultaneous interpretation.
- Hotels
- Below is a list of Hotels and rates. Delegates are advised to make their reservations directly with the hotels. Confirmed hotel reservations and travel itineraries should be forwarded to the contact persons at least two weeks prior to the Symposium so that delegates can be met on arrival and conveyed to the hotels of their choice.
- Transportation
Transportation will be available from both the local and international wings of the Abuja Airport from the morning of Friday April 25, until the departure of delegates. - Shuttle services from the international wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos to the local Wing will also be available during this period.
- Transportation will also be available between the various hotels and the venue of the Symposium
- Entry Visas
Participants should ascertain the entry requirement for Nigeria as it applies to their respective member States and where necessary, obtain a visa from the nearest Embassy High Commission maintained by the government of Nigeria.
No visa will be issued on entry into Nigeria. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already been advised of the forthcoming Symposium to facilitate the issuance of visa by Embassies/High Commissions
- Temperature and clothing
Abuja climate in April is humid with temperature as high as 28-32 degrees centigrade. Therefore, light and comfortable clothing is advised.
- Currency
The Naira is the currency in use in Nigeria.
1USD=118 Naira approximately.
- Bank Services
Travellers’ cheques and currencies of most countries can be cashed at the commercial banks. International credit cards (Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard, American Express) are accepted at most of the selected hotels for the Symposium.
- Health Services
Medical services are of high standards and most international prescription drugs are readily available through retail pharmacies. It is suggested that participants take out personal medical insurance for the duration of the trip.
- Electricity
220 Volts using the rectangular three-pin plugs.
- Airport departure tax
Airport taxes are normally included in the cost of air tickets.
- Passport and visa requirements / Passeport et de visa
A valid passport and visa are required for citizens from certain countries. To this effect, delegates are kindly requested to complete the formalities in advance in order to obtain entry visa from any Nigerian Embassy, prior to departure. Any additional information can be verified at the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Un passeport valide et un visa sont nécessaires pour les ressortissants de certains pays. À cet effet, les délégués sont priés de remplir les formalités à l'avance afin d'obtenir de visa d'entrée à partir de n'importe quel ambassade nigériane, avant le départ. Tout complément d'information peut être vérifiée sur le site du ministère des Affaires étrangères. http://www.mfa.gov.ng/ .
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Hotel Information / Informations sur l'Hôtel
Hilton Hotel 1, Aguiyi Ironsi St, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-4613006 Fax: 234-9-4613110 E-mail: Hilton_abuja@hilton.com
Website: www1.hilton.com
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These rates include:
- Buffet breakfast
- 10% tax and hotel insurance
Emergency medical service with Suma (special prices) Business centre service at the Hotel lobby with Internet (additional charge)
- * Taxes not included (IVA 10%)
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Room name type |
Nairo Rate |
Double N Rate varies between N120 – N130/ US$ |
- Twin Hilton Guest Room
- King Hilton Guest Room
- King Hilton Guest Room Plus
- King Hilton Deluxe
- Royal Room
- King Business Suite
- King Royal Suite
- King Ambassador Suite
- King Presidential Suite
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37,000
40,000
52,000
65,000 73,000 105,000 142,000 250,000 320,000
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316
342
444
556 624 897 1,214 2,134 2,735 |
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Executive Floor Rooms & Suites |
Single Naira /US$ |
Double Naira /US$ |
- Twin Hilton Executive Room
- King Hilton Executive Room
- King Hilton Executive Room plus
- Executive Royal Room
- King Executive Royal Suite
- King Executive Penthouse Suite
- King Executive Ambassador Suite
- King Executive Presidential Suite
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60,000
65,000
77,000
100,000 195,000
250,000
285,000
355,000 |
513
556
658
855 1,667
2,137
2,436
3,034 |
Sheraton Hotel Ladi Kwali Way Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-4612100 Fax: 234-95231571 E-mail:
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These rates include:
- Special rates are available for Groups through our Sales Department.
- All Rates are exclusive of 10% Service Charge and 5% Tax
- These rate are subject to change without notice
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Main Hotel |
Nairo Rate |
Double N Rate varies between N120 – N130/ US$ |
- Classic King
- Superior Room
- Junior Suite
- Executive Suite
- Diplomatic Suite
(2 Bedrooms)
- Ambassadorial Suite
(2 bedrooms)
- Presidential Suite
(2 Bedrooms)
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35,750 45,500 67,600 72,200 138,450
158,600
180,700
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42,250 52,000 74,100 102,700 144,950
165,100
187,200 |
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Sheraton Towers |
Single Naira /US$ |
Double Naira /US$ |
- Tower King
- Towers Junior Suite
- Towers Executive Suite
- Tower Diplomatic
- Towers Ambassadorial Suite
- Towers Presidential Suite
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52,000 79,800 101,400 157,300 193,050
234,000 |
58,500 85,800 107,900 163,800 199,550
240,500 |
NICON Luxury (Le’Meridien Abuja) 903, Tafawa Balewa Way Area 11, Garki Abuja Nigeria
Tel: 234-1-4930026 234-1-803 787 7268 Fax: 234-1-4930026
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These rates are subject to:
- Rates are based on non-commissionable, non-last room availability
- All Rates are inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 5% Tax
- Rates applicable for individual bookings only
- Room rates excludes Breakfast
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Room Type |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Classic Room
- Superior Room
- Business Suite
- Executive Suite
- Ambassador Suite
- Presidential Suite
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19,762 54,006 68,058 75,146 210,773 344,264 |
156 450 550 600 1,700 2,800 |
Royalton HOTEL Plot 1907 Gongola Street Area 2 section 1 Garki Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-2344914-17 234-9-2346869-2 Fax: 234-9-2344913 E-mail: royalton@yahoo.com
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These rates are subject to:
- Availability
- All Rates are inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 5% Tax
- All reservations are subject to a confirmation deposit
- Room rates excludes Breakfast
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Main Hotel |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Executive Room
- Alcove Room
- Royal Suite
- Presidential Suite
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8,900 12,600 20,900 26,100 |
$100 $120 $200 $250 |
Bolingo Hotel Independence Avenue Central Business District Garki, Abuja, FCT Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-4615000-5 Fax: 234-9-461 5027, 461 5028
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These rates are subject to:
- Availability
- All Rates are exclusive of 10% Service Charge and 5% Tax
- These rate are subject to change without notice
- Our Car Hire Service is 24 Hours on demand to and from Abuja Airport or anywhere in the city.
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Room Type |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Superior Standard Room
- Executive Studio
- Executive Suite
- Diplomatic Suite
- Presidential Suite
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18,000 35,000 45,000 55,000 150,000 |
173 335 431 527 1,438 |
Protea Hotel Bola Ige Close Muhammed Ribadu Street Off Shehu Shagari Way Asokoro, Abuj Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-4136 767 Fax: 234-9-3146 769 Email: phasokoro.reservations@gm Website: www.ail.com
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These rates are subject to:
- Availability
- All Rates are inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 5% Tax
- All reservations are subject to a confirmation deposit
- Room rates excludes Breakfast
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Room Type |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Superior Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Executive Suite
- Penthouse
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45,000 65,000 85,000 200,000 |
375 500 700 1,650 |
Top View Hotel 6, Algiers Street, after PDP Headquarters, Adjacent Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corp Zone, 5Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: 234-9-4616661 -3, Mobile: 234-803756-7765, 0805183-9686
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These rates include:
- All room types include a complimentary breakfast & Mini Bar.
- Deluxe rooms include two (2) complimentary Breakfast for double occupancy.
Please note that all rates are subject to:
- Change without prior notice
- Availability
- 5% VAT and 10 Service Charge.
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Main Hotel |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Standard 16 x
- Deluxe 3 x
- Executive Suites
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10,940 12,800 20,000 |
180 200 300 |
Reiz Continental Hotel Plot 779, Cadastral Zone AO, Central Business District, Abuja Nigeria
Tel:234-9-6276611, 234-9-4619110-9 Fax: 234-9-6270744, 6277440
E-mail: info@reizcontinentalhotel.com, reizcontinentalhotelabuja@yahoo.com Website: www.reizcontinentalhotel.co
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These rates include
Please note that all rates are subject to:
- 10% Service Charge and 5% VAT
- Change without notice
- Availability
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Main Hotel |
Naira Rate |
U.S. $ (approximately) |
- Standard
- Deluxe
- Continental Suite
- Executive
- Penthouse
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14,500 17,800 19,800 30,500 35,400 |
127 156 174 268 311 |
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- Map from the Airport to the Hotel / Carte de l'aéroport à l'hôtel
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