My Landing Story.
This journey started in 2009 with a number of failed attempts. i decided to give it a final shot in 2014 and that final shot has finally landed me and my family in Canada.
We left Lagos on 3rd August @ exactly 11.30pm aboard British Airways enroute London to Calgary.
We landed at Heathrow AIrport at around 6.00am at the Terminal 5 which I learnt was recently built. The terminal is very beautiful as compared to MMIA.
The wait at Heathrow airport was indeed a long one but who cares because we have the final destination in our minds. My children had fun in London. We did a bit of shopping at the airport. There is a children corner with couches that are very good for sleeping. We all slept for hours.
The announcement for the final journey to Calgary was made and we found our way to the gate where we are to board to Calgary. London to Calgary was 8 hours & 45 minutes. The journey was indeed very smooth void of any turbulence. My 11 month baby slept throughout and didn't wake up until we stood up from our seats after landing.
We landed at YYC at about 8.45pm on 4th August which was 5th August in NIgeria.
We had a little delay because one of our baggages did not arrive from London. A complaint was logged with BA customer service officer. And it was confirmed that our baggage will come the next day. I completed the necessary papers and was told the baggage would be delivered to the address I provided. And true to their word, the baggage was delivered to our residential apartment.
The CBSA officials were all cooperative and we did not have any delay at all. They didn't ask for POF. We did not even have up to $10,000 talk less of declaring excess.
COPRs collected and stamped while our own copies handed back to us. And we were welcomed as Canadian Permanent Residents.
FEMOL and my brother-inlaw were both on hand to receive us at the airport.
So far we have collected our Social Insurance Numbers, opened bank accounts, registered for Medical Insurance, etc.
The next phase is house, appointment for our children schools, etc.
The settling down is in phases but everything is in progress.
Canada is indeed beautiful..... You ask yourself if this is another life or what. If not for anything, it worths all the penny for our children and coming generations.
Even though, I consulted the services of an agent. I can categorically say that I have benefited immensely from this family. My appreciation goes to everyone and I mean it everyone because I have gained from everyone. But permit me to mention and give a resounding appreciation to Pipis Husband (the man that started this forum, you have been a blessing and God will continually bless you all the days of your life). Other people that have also impacted me massively include Kollins, Oga Collins, FEMOL, Obinja, Mkbaba, Preferred, Sisi Mee, Rozorin, Liss, Kuskus (the man that gave me link to PCC contact), Ayobami, Ed_b_good, Ibadanchap, Neyobash (gave us discounts for our PPR and pickup, God bless you). And all
Pipis Husband, you have watered many with your suggestions, advices, encouragement; and God will surely water all that concerns you in Jesus name.
I pray that the hand of God Almighty will move on behalf of everyone expecting from AVO in Jesus name.
I am not signing off finally. I am surely part of this family.
God bless you all.
