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Information Note, 44 th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. 1 44 TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN & PEOPLES’ RIGHTS (ACHPR) 10 TH - 24 TH NOVEMBER 2008 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS A. General The 44th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR will be held in, Abuja, Nigeria from the 10 th to 24 th November, 2008. B. Credentials State delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official credentials, duly signed by the appropriate authorities in their countries or their respective organizations, and hand them to the ACHPR Secretariat prior to registration. They will be required to show these credentials on arrival at their transit points and, from where they may fly to Nigeria, and again on arrival at the Immigrations Desk, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. C. Registration and identification badges Participants are advised to register and obtain identification badges in the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall, prior to the opening of the Session. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Session. D. Immigration requirements Every participant arriving in the Federal Republic of Nigeria should have a valid Passport. Entry visas can be obtained at any Diplomatic and Consular Mission of Nigeria. To obtain visas, participants are advised to check the existence and the location of these Missions with the Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs of their countries. For participants who do not have Nigerian diplomatic representations in their countries, visas will be given on arrival at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria, upon presentation of their Letters of Invitation to the Session.

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Information Note, 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. 1

44TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN & PEOPLES’ RIGHTS (ACHPR)

10TH - 24TH NOVEMBER 2008 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

A. General

The 44th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR will be held in, Abuja, Nigeria from the 10th to 24th November, 2008.

B. Credentials

State delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official credentials, duly signed by the appropriate authorities in their countries or their respective organizations, and hand them to the ACHPR Secretariat prior to registration.

They will be required to show these credentials on arrival at their transit points and, from where they may fly to Nigeria, and again on arrival at the Immigrations Desk, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

C. Registration and identification badges

Participants are advised to register and obtain identification badges in the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall, prior to the opening of the Session.

For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Session.

D. Immigration requirements

Every participant arriving in the Federal Republic of Nigeria should have a valid Passport. Entry visas can be obtained at any Diplomatic and Consular Mission of Nigeria. To obtain visas, participants are advised to check the existence and the location of these Missions with the Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs of their countries.

For participants who do not have Nigerian diplomatic representations in their countries, visas will be given on arrival at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria, upon presentation of their Letters of Invitation to the Session.

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E. Health requirements

Participants must ensure that they have taken the necessary vaccinations and that they travel with their Vaccination Cards, as these are required before admission to the country.

F. Health facilities

The Government of Nigeria will provide medical services at the Session venue. Please note that these services are available only to participants who are taken ill during the period of the Session.

G. Weather

The temperature forecast for Abuja for the month of November is about 24°C:

H. Foreign exchange and Banks

Most major convertible currencies can be exchanged in Abuja. The local currency is the Naira. The exchange rates as at 25th September 2008 were as follows:

$USD:

Buying: 115.56

Selling: 116.06

£GBP: Buying: 214.47 Selling: 215.40 €EURO: Buying: 169.65 Selling: 170.38

WEST AFRICAN CFA Buying: 0.257240 Selling: 3.88419

Please note that exchange rates fluctuate.

There are a number of international ATMs (with 24 hour access) that accept Visa and ATM cards in Abuja. Most of the international ATMs are located at the Banks, some of which are: Standard Chartered Bank, ECOBANK, and Access Bank.

Exchange operations could be done at the banks or at the hotels. Most Banks are open to the public from Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30hrs to 16:00hrs, (GMT); and a few on Saturdays from 8:30hrs to 12:00hrs.

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Please note that you will be required to present your Passport/Identity documents, as well as the required forms, during all exchange operations.

Travellers Cheques can be cashed in Naira . Western Union Transfers are also available.

Some of the principal commercial banks in Abuja are:

1. Afribank Plc 2. Bank PHB 3. Diamond Bank 4. Ecobank 5. First Bank Plc 6. Guarantee Trust Bank 7. IBTC Bank 8. Oceanic Bank Plc 9. Platinum Bank 10. Stanbic Bank 11. Standard Chartered Bank 12. Trust Bank 13. Union Bank of Nigeria 14. United Bank for Africa 15. Zenith

I. Airlines

The following airlines operate regularly to and from Abuja:

1. Belview 2. British Airways 3. KLM Royal Dutch Ailines 4. Lufthansa 5. Virgin Nigeria

International flights to and from Lagos:

1. Air France Plot 999F, Idejo Street Off Adeola Odeku Street, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 262 1391-5 Website: http://www.airfrance.com.ng Abuja: Suite D1, Jima Plaza Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki II, Abuja Tel.: 234 (0) 9 314 7419-20

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2. Alitalia Airport Address: 1st Floor, Room 1099 The Church Gate Towers Polt PC 30, Afribank Street 3rd Floor, Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 2701 385 / 2705 709

3. Atlantic Express Airlines

West Coast Shuttle Suite 1D, Princess Court 37 Ahmed Onibudo Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 461 3804 / 262 3167 / 475 9391

4. Belview Airlines

Belview Plaza, 66B Opebi Road, Ikeja Lagos Tel.: 234 1 493 1731-5 Website: http://www.flybelviewair.com

5. British Airways

The Waterfront, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Ikoyi, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 269 5870-8 Website: http://www.britishairways.com Abuja: 1st Floor, Nicon Hilton Hotel (Transcorp Hilton) Maitama, Abuja Tel.: 234 9 413 9610 Airport tel.: 234 9 810 0022

6. Egypt Airlines Airport Address: 2nd Floor, Room 2003 Churchgate Towers Plot Pc 30, Afribank Street, 4th Floor Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 7208 942

7. Emirates Airlines

Airport Address: 2nd Floor, Room 2003 Churchgate Towers Plot Pc 30, Afribank Street

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4th Floor, Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 720 8942

8. Iberia Airlines

8, Samuel Manuwa Crescent Off Ozumba Mbadiwe Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1, 270 1450 Fax: 234 1 270 1453 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.Iberia.es

9. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Churchgate Towers, PC 30 Afribank Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 262 5100 / 261 9406 / 774 7365

10. Lufthansa German Airlines

150, Broad Street, Lagos 234 1 266 4227 / 266 4326 / 266 4303 / 266 4173

11. Qatar Airways ECOBank Building (2nd Floor) Plot 21, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 463 3333 Website: http://www.qatarairways.com

12. Sabena Belgian World Airlines Plot PC 10, Engineering Close, Off Idowu Taylor Street

Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel.: 234 1 261 1665 / 261 2528 / 261 7752

13. South African Airlines

28C Adetokunbo Ademola Street Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel.: 234 1 774 3573-197 Fax: 234 1 262 5929 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.flysaa.com

14. SWISS

Churchgate Towers, PC 30 Afribank Street Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel.: 234 1 261 9700

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15. Turkish Airlines 25 Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 271 6031-32 / 262 4910-12 Fax: 234 1 491 7079

16. Virgin Atlantic

The Ark Towers, Plot 17, Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel.: 234 1 320 2750/ 461 2750 / 320 2747 /461 2747 Website: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com

Virgin Nigeria has daily flights to and from Abuja/Lagos. Domestic Airlines:

1. Aero Contractors

Company of Nig. Ltd. Murtala Mohammed Airport (Local Airport) Ikeja Tel.: 01 4979122-3

2. Arik Airlines

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport International Wing, Abuja

3. Nicon Airlines

BA, Udi Street, Aso Drive Maitama, Abuja

4. Chanchangi Airlines (Nig) Ltd.

8, Ahmadu Bello Way P. O. Box 679 Kaduna Tel.: 062 231 778 / 233 145 Fax: 062 231 010 Lagos Office: Murtala Muhammed Domestic Airport General Aviation, Terminal 1, Ikeja Tel.: 01 774 4660

5. Bellview Airlines

66B Opebi Road, Ikeja Lagos Tel.: 01 270 2700/1 / 270 7936

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J. Courier Services United Parcel Services Nig. Ltd (UPS) Plot 16, Omoronsoki Expressway, Gbagada P. O. Box 2780, Ikeja, Lagos Tel./Fax: 234 1 555 3006 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ups.com

DHL World Express, Nigeria Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos

Tel.: 234 1 4501 000 / 20 / 2625 100 Fax: 234 1 4501 222 / 2617 917 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.klm.com

K. Mobile-phone Sim Card Provider:

MTN ZAIN (CELTEL) GLO VISAPHONE ETISALAT

L. Electricity:

The voltage in Nigeria is 220V AC.

M. Privileges and Immunities

Without prejudice to the privileges, immunities and facilities accorded to all participants, every participant is required to respect the laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and must refrain from interference in the internal affairs of the country. No one is allowed to enter or photograph an area designated as prohibited or restricted. Breach of such regulations should be avoided at all times. If in doubt, please seek advice from the authorities concerned.

N. Documents

Participants are advised to seek written authorization from the Secretary to the Commission for the distribution of their documents at the conference area. Kindly note that no documents will be circulated without the written authorization of the Secretary to the Commission.

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O. Transportation

The Host Government has arranged to provide buses to convey participants to and from the Conference venue. Participants who would like to use the buses are advised to indicate, on registration, the hotels where they are lodged,

P. Hotel accommodation

A number of hotels were visited by the ACHPR Secretariat preparatory mission team, and reduced rates were negotiated for those attending the Session. The list of these hotels is provided at the end of this Information Note.

When making reservations with these hotels, delegates and participants who wish to take advantage of the special rates, must indicate that they are participating in the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission, and provide their dates of arrival and departure.

Participants are advised to book with these hotels directly. Assistance can also be sought from the following members of the Organizing Committee for the Session:

a) Mr. Danjuma Abdoulai Tel. 234 803 337 8838 E-mail: [email protected]

b) Ms. Hauwa Ibrahim Kuchi Tel.: + 234 705 552 2802 E-mail: [email protected]

Participants and delegates are free to use other hotels apart from those that were visited by the Secretariat. In all such cases, they need to contact those hotels directly for reservations.

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TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA P.M.B. 200,

1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja, F.C.T. – NIGERIA

Tel: +234 9 461 3000, 413 181 1 +234 803 901 3000

Fax: +234 9 461 3111 Email: [email protected]

Facilities: Located within the capital’s commercial district, opposite the Millenium Park. It is about 10 minutes drive from the Ministries and Embassies and 40 Minutes from the Azikiwe International Airport. It has 670 newly refurbished rooms and suites. The Executive lounge opens 24 hours daily and offers complimentary breakfast, snacks and refreshments, cocktails from 5:00 p.m. Direct Dial Telephone with voice mail and message system, interactive digital satellite and TV, High speed internet connectivity via data code available in all rooms for laptop users, rooms for people with special needs and non-smoking rooms among others. Some Banks and airlines offices, as well as shops, are located within the hotel premises.

Room Categories (Rooms and suites)

Rate Deposit

Twin Guest room N 37,000 N 60,000 King Guest room N 40,000 N 65,000 King Guest room + N 52,000 N 80,000 King Deluxe room N 65,000 N 95,000 Royal room N 73,000 N 105,000 King Business suite N 105,000 N 145,000 King Royal suite N 142,000 N 190,000 King Ambassador suite N 250,000 N 340,000 King Presidential suite N 320,000 N 440,000

Room Categories (Rooms and suites)

Rate Deposit

Twin Guest room N 60,000 N 60,000 King Guest room N 65,000 N 95,000 King Executive room + N 77,000 N 110,000 Executive Royal room N 100,000 N 135,000 King Executive Royal suite N 195,000 N 250,000 King Executive Penthouse suite N 250,000 N 345,000 King Executive Ambassador N 285,000 N 390,000

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suite King Executive Presidential suite

N 355,000 N 480,000

NICON LUXURY HOTEL, ABUJA (Le Méridien)

Plot 903, Tafawa Balewa Way, Area 11, Garki

Abuja – NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 461 9000; 9 234 2002; 9 234 2082 Ext.: 15002, 15137, 15014, 15036 Fax: +234 9 461 9009

Facilities: (4 star) The hotel is situated next to the International Conference Centre, about 35 minutes from the Azikiwe International Airport. It has 206 rooms, 12 suites, 6 meeting rooms, with seating capacity of 500 - 2,000 people and two multipurpose reception rooms equipped with services ranging from full audio-visual equipments, PA system, high speed wi-fi internet access and IDD. Other facilities include swimming pool with children’s pool, three squash courts a gym and three tennis courts.

Room Categories Rate Rate in US Dollars (Approx.)

Classic N 34,385 $ 287 Superior N 48,000 $ 400 Business Suite N 60,500 $ 504.17 Executive Suite N 66,875 $ 557 Ambassador Suite N 187,500 $ 1,563 Presidential Suite N 306,250 $ 2,552 NB: These rates are subject to change without prior notice.

ROCKVIEW HOTELS, ABUJA 194/196, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent,

Wuse II, P.O. Box 5879, GarkiAbuja, F.C.T.

NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4136 722 38

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Fax: +234 9 4367 68; 9 4136 720 Email: [email protected] Web site: http:/www.rockviewhotels.com Facilities: The hotel is located in the Federal Capital City – Abuja. It is about 41 km from the Azikiwe International Airport. It has 317 air-conditioned and well furnished rooms. All the rooms are equipped with colour TV, satellite channels, IDD telephone systems, voice mail, tennis court and ultra-modern gym, business centre, pool, car hire services, electronic safe room.

Room Categories Rate

(Tax incl.) Deposit

Superior room N 18,170 N 22,600 Executive room N 20,700 N 24,700 Queens room N 23,230 N 27,700 Ambassadorial Suite N 40,480 N 50,000 Deluxe room N 25,530 N 30,700 Royal room N 28,060 N 33,200 Alcove room N 30,590 N 36,200 King size room N 33,120 N 39,700 Diplomatic Suite N 45,770 N 55,300 Business Suite N 48,300 N 58,200 Presidential Suite N 82,800 N 99,700 NB: Tax incl. means 10% service charge and 5% VAT

VALENCIA HOTELS, ABUJA No 44, Blantyre Street,

Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II,

Abuja, F.C.T. NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4618 300 Fax: +234 9 4618 300

Facilities: Valencia hotel is located in Wuse II, Abuja. It is about 40 km from the Azikiwe International Airport and is easily accessible from all parts of the city. It has 60 furnished rooms. All the rooms are equipped with colour TV, multiple satellite channels, Direct Dial telephone systems. Complementary facilities include

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swimming pool, Banquet hall for 200 persons and Business centre with internet services.

Room Categories Rate

(Tax incl.) Deposit Rates in US

Dollar General Tariff

Standard N 18,860 N 25,000 $ 170 Superior N 19,780 N 27,000 $ 190 Valencia Grande N 23,230 N 32,000 $ 250 Valencia Business suite N 31,625 N 38,000 $ 300 Valencia Executive suite N 33,120 N 40,000 $ 330

Weekend Tariff

Standard N 13,225 N 19,000 $ 120 Superior N 14,030 N 20,000 $ 130 Valencia Grande N 15,065 N 22,000 $ 140 Valencia Business suite N 20,010 N 28,000 $ 200 Valencia Executive suite N 22,080 N 30,000 $ 220 NB: The rates are breakfast inclusive. This hotel has offered to give 15% discount on all the room categories for participants. Participants booking rooms at this hotel will need to present their invitation letters to the session on checking in at the hotel. .

HOTEL ROSEBUD 33, Port Harcourt Crescent,

Off Gmbya Street, Garki Area II, Abuja, F.C.T. NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 3142 010 3

Facilities: It has 35 air-conditioned double-bed rooms equipped with internet facilities. 15 satellite channels, beauty saloon, body massage, gym, small meeting rooms. There also is a business centre with digital photo printing, binding and lamination etc. Room Categories Rate

(Tax incl.) Deposit

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Standard + internet N 15,000 N 16, 000 Standard Extra + internet N 15, 000 N 16, 000 Deluxe Floor 3 + internet N 15, 000 N 16, 000 Executive King 101 + internet

N 15, 000 N 16, 000

Deluxe Floor + internet N 15, 000 N 16, 000 Executive King + internet N 15, 000 N 16, 000 NB: These rates are subject to change without prior notice. Tax incl. means 10% service charge and 5% VAT. Double occupancy attracts 30% surcharge. Late check out attracts 50% payment of the room rate.

CHIDA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Plot 224, Solomon Lar Way,

Utako District, P.O. Box 12338, Garki, Abuja, NIGERIA

Tel: +234 9 5242 379; 5239 522; 6713 694 Reservation: 9 6713 695

Fax: +234 9 5239 743 www.chidainternationalhotel.com

Facilities: The hotel is a few minutes drive from the Azikiwe International Airport and has 250 air-conditioned rooms with radio, satellite TV, internet services as well as smoking and non-smoking rooms. Room Categories Rate

(Tax incl.) Deposit Rates in US

Dollar Crystal Suite N 42,550 N 50,000 $ 350 Royal Suite N 31,050 N 60, 000 $ 280 Ambassadorial Suite N 20,700 N 30, 000 $ 200 Superior Room N 17,250 N 20, 000 $ 150 Executive Room N 15, 525 N 18, 000 $ 130 standard Room N 11,500 N 15, 000 $ 120 NB: It has an extension of the hotel in Asokoro – Abuja, which has 30 rooms of rates ranging from N 3,000 to N 6,000 per night.

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BOLINGO HOTEL & TOWERS Independence Avenue,

Central Business District, P.O. Box 4654, Area 10, Garki,

Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4615 000 – 59;

Fax: +234 9 2344 710, 2346 433 Email : [email protected]

www.bolingohotel-tower.com Facilities: It is 30 minutes drive to and from the Azikiwe International Airport, located within the Diplomatic Zone in Abuja. It has 350 comfortable air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, internet services and a 24-hour concierge banking facilities. Hair & beauty shop, 24 hours room service and a business centre. The rooms have electronic safe, wi-fi internet facilities, tea making facilities. For recreation, it has an ultra-modern fitness centre, gym with sauna room, massage and swimming pool. Room Categories Rate

(Tax incl.) Deposit Rates in US

Dollar *Negotiated rates

Superior standard N 20,700 N 30,000 $ 189 N 17,720 Executive Studio N 40,250 N 60, 000 $ 366 N 26,450 Executive Suite N 51,750 N 70, 000 $ 471 N 33,350 Diplomatic Suite N 63,250 N 80, 000 $ 575 N 40,250 Presidential Suite N 172,000 N 250,

000 $ 1,569 N 105,500

* The negotiated rate is based on 40% discount , breakfast inclusive. Negotiated rates are applicable to corporate, group and long stay guests. Superior Room: 284 Executive Studio: 10 Executive Suite: 38 Diplomatic Suite: 5 Presidential Suite: 2

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REIZ CONTINENTAL HOTEL Plot 779, Cadastral Zone AO,

Central Business District, Abuja, NIGERIA

Tel: +234 9 6276 611; 4619 110 - 9 Fax: +234 9 6270 744 ; 6277 440

Email : [email protected] www.bolingohotel-tower.com

Facilities: It is 30 minutes drive to and from the Azikiwe International Airport, located within the Diplomatic Zone in Abuja. It has 350 comfortable air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, free internet browsing services and a 24-hour concierge banking facilities. Hair & beauty shop, 24 hours room service and a business centre. The rooms have electronic safe, wi-fi internet facilities, tea making facilities. For recreation, it has an ultra-modern fitness centre, gym with sauna room, massage and swimming pool. Rates are breakfast inclusive. Additional facilities include: PA system, flip chart (10 sheets, 2 markers) TV set/V/CD player, printer (colour/B&W), multi media projector & screen, laptop, multi-lingual interpretation equipments for hiring.

Room Categories Rate (Tax incl.)

Deposit

Standard N 16,675 N 21,000 Deluxe N 20,470 N 25, 000 Executive N 22,770 N 27, 000 Penthouse N 35,075 N 40, 000 Continental Suite N 40,710 N 47, 000

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CHELSEA HOTEL ABUJA

Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 6722 101 – 4,

Fax: +234 9 2349 074 or 77 Email: [email protected]

www.chelseahotelabuja.com Facilities: The hotel has 3 superior, 36 Deluxe rooms, 27 Executive and 6 Business suites Room rates include complementary breakfast in the restaurants & free internet browsing in Executive rooms and business suite. Tax inclusive

Room Categories Single Double Single Double Superior N 18,595.50 N 16,675 N

16,675 N 16,675

Deluxe N 20,746 N 20,470 N 20,470

N 20,470

Executive N 23,149.50 N 22,770 N 22,770

N 22,770

Business Suite N 43,642.50 N 35,075 N 35,075

N 35,075

Please note that the use of internet in superior & deluxe rooms attract extra N1,000/night.

REQUIRED DEPOSIT FOR ROOM CATEGORIES

Room Categories Single Double Superior N 23,000 N 26,000 Deluxe N 26,000 N 29,000 Executive N 28,000 N 30,000 Business Suite N 60,000 N 60,000

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PENIEL APARTMENT LIMITED, ABUJA

Plot 171, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Off IBB Way, Wuse II Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4130 058, 4133 998; 4130 961 Fax: +234 9 4130 062 Guest relations officer: +234 8 5850 8422, 9 2909 293 Email: [email protected] www.penielapartments.com Facilities: The hotel which is situated at about 7 minutes drive from Hilton (conference centre) and 5 minutes from the airport, provides 24 hours room service, Business centre, swimming pool, well equipped gymnasium and the apartments have IDD and Direct Dialling telephone system, wi-fi. Each apartment is fully equipped with kitchen for self catering. .

BLOCK A & B APARTMENTS

Room categories Rates/night Deposit One bed apt. A & E N 20,000 N 23,200 One bed apt. B & F N 22,000 N 25,600 One bed apt. C N 23,500 N 27,400 Two bed apt. D N 34,000 N 40,000

BLOCK C APARTMENTS

Room categories Rates/night Deposit

One bed apt. A & E N 23,000 N 26,000 One bed apt. B & F N 25,000 N 29,000 One bed apt. C N 26,500 N 31,000 Two bed apt. D N 37,000 N 43,000 Block C special apt. Rates – CG1 N 66,000 N 78,000 Block C special apt. Rates – CG2/3 N 61,000 N 71,000 NB: All rates are 10% service charge and 5% VAT inclusive. These are current rates and are subject to change without prior notice.

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AFRI HOTEL

Plot 281, Herbert Macaulay, Central Business District, Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 6279 724 – 7; 6706 245 NB: All rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 5% VAT. These are current rates and are subject to change without prior notice.

Room Categories Rate (Tax incl.)

Deposit

Tropical 1 N 9, 890 N 11,000 Tropical 2 N 12,190 N 13,000 Afri stand ARD 1 N 13,340 N 14,000 Afri stand ARD 1 N 14,490 N 15,000 Royal N 16,790 N 17,000 Deluxe N 20,700 N 22,000 Ambassador N 21,850 N 23,000 Super Diplomat N 23,000 N 24,000 Exotic N 23,690 N 25,000 Executive N 24,150 N 26,000 Luxury suite N 26,450 N 30,000 Business suite N 32,200 N 36,000

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PROTEA HOTEL ABUJA

3, Negro Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4612 741 – 3, 9 4612 739 GSM: +234 7 0863 004 40 Email: [email protected] www.proteahotels.com/abuja

Room categories Rates Deposit Executive classic N 49,000 N 59,000 Executive Deluxe N 56,000 N 66,000 Executive suite N 65,000 N 75,000 Diplomatic Loft N 76,000 N 86,000

POKARD

Room categories Rates Deposit Executive classic N 39,200 N 49,200 Executive Deluxe N 44,800 N 54,800 Executive suite N 52,000 N 62,000 Diplomatic Loft N 60,800 N 70,800 NB: Please make enquiries on hotel exchange rates at the reception. Foreign currencies accepted. PROKARD Guests qualify for 20% discount. The above rates exclude breakfast but include 10% service charge and 5% VAT.

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PROTEA HOTEL ASOKORO Bola Ige Close, Mohammadu Ribadu Street, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Asokoro, Abuja, NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 3146 767 Fax: +234 9 3146 769 Email: [email protected] Facilities: This hotel has shuttling services to and from airport (fixed schedule or pre-arranged), gym, swimming pool, baby-seating (pre-arranged with reception), in-house bank, 3 conference rooms. Room facilities such as complete computer set with on-line connection, DSTV with 8 channels, coffee and tea making facilities, safe deposit boxes. For conferences, complementary equipmentsinclude: Projection screens, flip chart, PA system with cordless microphones are also available.

Room categories Qty Rate (Tax incl.)

Rate in US dollar

Superior Deluxe Room 67 N 45,000 $ 375 Junior Suite 3 N 60,000 $ 500 Executive Suite 10 N 85,000 $ 700 Penthouse 2 N 200,000 $ 1,650

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MAIN HOTEL Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6, 7 0552 8333 3, 8 0288 9113 3 Email: [email protected]

Single Double Room categories Rate Deposit Rate Deposit

Classic king N 35,750 N 51,113 N 42,250 N 56,475 Superior room N 45,500 N 62,325 N 52,000 N 69,800 Junior suite N 67,600 N 87,740 N 74,100 N 95,215 Executive suite N 72,200 N 93,030 N 102,700 N 128,105 Diplomatic suite (2 bedrooms)

N 138,450 N 169,218 N 144,950 N 176,993

Ambassadorial suite (2 bedrooms)

N 158,600 N 192,390 N 165,100 N 199,865

Presidential suite N 180,700 N 217,805 N 187,200 N 225,280

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SHERATON HOTEL TOWERS

Ladi Kwati Way, Maitama Abuja Federal Capital Territory, P.M.B. 143, Abuja NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 4612 000 Fax: +234 9 5231 571 Email: [email protected]/abuja www.sheraton.com/abuja Facilities : It is located close to the Central Business District of Abuja. The hotel has 575 guest rooms including 95 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, 25 spacious suites and Presidential suite. ASHTIA, Wi-fi available throughout the hotel. Recreation: Health club, gymnasium, steam room, sauna, massage rooms, swimming pool four (4) floodlit tennis courts, air-conditioned squash courts and health drinks bar. The conference centre with 14 meeting rooms, video and teleconferencing capabilities. All-day refreshment and snacks, Star meeting concierge.

Single Double Room categories Rate Deposit Rate Deposit

Tower king N 52,000 N 69,800

N 58,500 N 77,275

Tower junior suite N 79,300 N 101,195

N 85,800 N 108,670

Tower executive suite N 101,400 N 726,610

N 107,900 N 134,085

Tower diplomatic suite N 157,300 N 190,895

N 163,800 N 198,370

Tower ambassadorial suite N 193,050 N 232,008

199,550 N 239,483

Tower presidential suite N 234,000 N 279,100

N 240,500 N 286,575

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FEBSON HOTEL LIMITED

Plot 2425, Herbert Macaulay, Zone 4, Abuja NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 5240 940 – 4, GSM: +234 803 374 8936 Fax: +234 9 5240 945 Facilities: 24-hour bar, restaurant, in-house chef on demand, 24-hours satellite guards on patrol, 24-hourssurveillance camera (CCTV) in place, 24-hours internet services.

Room categories Rates Credit rates Deposit Studio 1 bedroom N 10,000.00 N 16,000 N 19,000 Standard 1 bedroom N 12,000.00 N 19,000 N 22,000 Exclusive 1 bedroom N 15,000.00 N 22,000 N 25,000 Standard 2 bed appartment N 35,000.00 N 39,000 N 42,000 Exclusive 2 bedroom N 37,000.00 N 41,000 N 44,000 Standard 3 bed appartment N 45,000.00 N 49,000 N 52,000 Exclusive 3 bed room apartment N 47,000.00 N 51,000 N 54,000

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Agura Hotels

Moshood Abiola Way, PMB 40, Garki – Abuja

NIGERIA Tel: +234 – 9 – 314-201 – 3

Facilities:

About 5 minutes to the Transcorp Hilton Conference venue. The rooms are air-conditioned with internet services, gymnasium, swimming pool, games, complementary bus shuttle to and from the airport and a stand-by generator.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates

Deluxe

N 15,000

Royal

N 18,500

Royal (Ex.)

N 25,600

N 10,500 (flat) for all categories

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Top Rank Hotel Plot 892, Gmbiya Street

Off Ahmadu Bello Way, behind Area 11, Garki - Abuja

NIGERIA Tel: +234 9 314 830 14

Facilities: About …… minutes drive from the Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and …. minutes from the National Assembly. It has 125 luxurious rooms with headboard controlled individual Air-conditioner, TV, satellite channels and telephone facilities. 2 conference centres: a 500-seater (cinema style) and 200-seater (cinema style). Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport, gym and mineral water daily. Wi-fi available in all the rooms.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates Deluxe

N 13,800

Royal

N 14,950

Royal (Ex.)

N 16,100

N 12,000 (flat) for all categories

NB: Breakfast excluded.

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Dayspring Hotel

Plot 2382, Juba/Lusaka Street, Zone 6, Wuse District,

Abuja Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6 Email: [email protected] Facilities: 40 kms from the Azikiwe International Airport and about 8 minutes drive from Transcorp Hilton. It has 90 rooms all equipped with the state of the art facilities including in-house movie, satellite channels, IDD and DD telephone systems. Complete meeting and officer support services. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport, gym and standby generator. The Banquet is of 100 – 120 persons seating capacity and the conference hall has 250 – 300 persons seating capacity

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates Deluxe

N 13,800

Royal

N 14,950

Royal (Ex.)

N 16,100

N 7,500 (flat) for all categories

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Serob Legacy Hotel

Wuye District, Abuja – NIGERIA

Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6, 7 0552 8333 3, 8 0288 9113 3 Email: [email protected]

Facilities: About 7 minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton. The hotel provides gym and standby services. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport and free internet.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates

Deluxe

N 13,800

Royal

N 14,000

N 8,500

(flat) for all categories

Lamode Hotel Garki, Ahmadu Bello Way,

Abuja – NIGERIA Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6, 7 0552 8333 3, 8 0288 9113 3 Email: [email protected]

Facilities: About 6 minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton (Conference venue). Gym and standby generator services are provided. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport and Transcorp with free internet.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates Standard

N 11,500

Deluxe

N 13,800

Royal

N 14,950

N 9,000 (flat) for all categories

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Gracious Hotel Off Ahmadu Bello Way,

Garki II, Abuja - NIGERIA

Facilities: About 8 minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton (Conference venue). Gym and standby generator services are provided. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport and Transcorp with free internet.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates Deluxe

N 11,500

Royal

N 15,000

N 9,000

(flat) for all categories

Savana Suites Area 3, Garki Avenue

Abuja - NIGERIA Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6, 7 0552 8333 3, 8 0288 9113 3 Email: [email protected]

Facilities: About 8 minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton (Conference venue). Gym and standby generator services are provided. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport and Transcorp with free internet.

Room Categories Rate Deluxe

N 11,500

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Harmonia Hotel

Gmbiya Street, Area 11, Abuja

NIGERIA Tel: +234 7 0376 7680 6, 7 0552 8333 3, 8 0288 9113 3 Email: [email protected]

Facilities: About 5 minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton (Conference venue). Gym and standby generator services are provided. Complementary services include conveyance of delegates to and from the airport and Transcorp, ATM and free internet.

Room Categories Rate Negotiated rates Standard

N 10,800

Deluxe

N 13,800

Royal

N 15,000

N 8,000 (flat) for all categories