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BID PRESENTATION FOR THE HOSTING OF FIG WORKING WEEK IN 2011

Prepared by

NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORSPC 1, ENGINEERING CLOSE,OFF IDOWU TAYLOR STREET,

VICTORIA ISLAND, P. O. BOX 3610,LAGOS.

Introduction

� Region– Africa. Previous working weeks in Africa: Cairo, Egypt 2005, Sun City South

Africa 1999.– Regional Conferences in Accra Ghana, 2006, Marrakech, Morocco in 2003,

and in Kenya 2001.

� Country– The Republic of Nigeria is a beautiful West African Country. – Nigeria enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate because of the high altitude – The time zone in Nigeria is GMT +1

� Main Attraction– Nigeria offers a wide variety of tourist attractions such as extended and

roomy river and ocean beaches ideal for swimming and other water sports, unique wildlife, vast tracts of unspoiled nature ranging from tropical rain forest, savanna and magnificent waterfalls.

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Supporting OrganizationsThe Program will be supported by many Organizations amongst which are:

� Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)� Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON)� National Space Research and Development Agency

(NASRDA)� Oil Companies (Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron etc)� Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)� National Association of Geodesy (NAG)� Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON)� Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN)

THE CITY - ABUJA

� New Capital City

� Has International Airport, accessible from all parts of the world directly and through Lagos International Airport

� Has many hotels in 5, 4 and 3 Star categories

� Efficient transportation and communication system.

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VenueNicon Noga Hilton, Abuja

- 5 Star Hotel.Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, easily accessible from all parts of Nigeria. Transcorp Hilton offers all the services of an international business hotel equipped with all the ultra modern facilities

Hotel ServicesRecreational FacilitiesBusiness Service centre includes faxPhotocopying, word processing and internetClub Lounge and 2 Executive floorsConference/Meeting/Exhibition.........

Hotel Rooms•265 Standard Rooms•96 Deluxe Rooms•102 Suites•104 Executive Floor Rooms and Suites

Executive Floor•Complimentary breakfast served daily from 6.30 am – 10.30 am.•Executive Club Lounge opens 24 hours•Snacks and refreshment served all day•Cocktails from 5.00 pm •Local and international newspapers, magazines, videos available daily

(Now) TranscorpHilton

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

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Standard Room

Bar Area

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Meetings and Conference Facilities

� Conference Halls� Transcorp Hilton offers 23 individual meeting rooms of

varying capacity between 30 – 2000 delegates.� Facilities� Each hall has natural lighting, telephone lines,

individual controlled air-conditioning. These are supported by highly specialized staff, exhibition and break out areas.

Previous Events at the Venue� Conference of Commonwealth Heads of

Government (2003)� Africa Travel Association (ATA)

Conference/meeting, (2004)� Conference of African Union Leaders (2004)� African Leadership Forum on Peaceful Uses of

Outer Space (2005)� Former President Bill Clinton’s Visit� Sullivan Summit 2006� All Africa Games (COJA) 2004

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OTHER HOTELS

� Sheraton Hotels and Towers 5 Star

� Le Meridien 5 Star

� Protea Hotel and Resort 5 Star

� Chelsea Hotel 4 Star

� Agura Hotel 4 Star

� Rock View Hotel 4 Star

� Top Rank 3 Star

� All within 8km of Transcorp Hilton

Technical Programs

� The programme will be carefully prepared according to FIG standards to provide high profile technical sessions.

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Social Events

� Superb entertainment components which will include, social events, technical tours, gala dinner and an opening and closing ceremony which will be full of Nigerian Cultural heritage.

ATILOGWU DANCERS

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CROSS RIVER MAIDEN DANCE

BENUE DANCE GROUP

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AKWA IBOM DANCE GROUP

Event ManagementThe Event will be managed by Transcorp Hilton Event Managers.

Transcorp Hilton Event Managers will provide comprehensive management services to ensure efficiency.

They has a wealth of experience to organise the finest event.

They take pride in representing the model of the consummate event management organization for the 21st century.

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Safety� Health

– First class health services and Emergency Services will be provided. National Hospital is 10 minutes drive from the venue.

� Environment– The environment will clean and free.

� Security– Abuja is a safe and pleasant city. In addition,

– Police and Security Agencies will be engaged, and present at both the venue, and hotels hosting delegates.

Conclusion

� Nigeria has hosted many international events ranging from sports, economics, commerce, international relations and many more.

� Abuja is one of the cities bidding for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

� Nigeria is willing and ready to host FIG Working Week 2011

Nairobi Kenya 2001

Accra Ghana 2006

FIG Regional Conference

Sun City 1999Cairo Egypt 2005

FIG Working Week

South AfricaEast AfricaNorth AfricaWest AfricaFIG Event

Nigeria has not hosted either the Working Week or the Regional Conference, only a Permanent Commission meeting in 1976

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WELCOME TO NIGERIA

FIG WORKING WEEK 2011

THANK YOU