Yola Adamawa, Nigeria Travel Guide
Required: Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers aged nine months and older. A valid International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) for entry into Nigeria.
Recommended: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Meningitis (especially dry season), Rabies, Polio booster. Consult a travel health clinic or your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.
Medical facilities in Yola are generally basic when compared to Western standards. Federal Medical Centre Yola and Adamawa State Specialist Hospital serve as major public hospitals. For serious medical conditions, evacuation to Abuja, Lagos, or abroad may be necessary. Ensure your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
General Emergency Number: 112 (reliability can vary). Ambulance services are often coordinated straight through hospitals or via police and local contacts. No centralized rapid ambulance dispatch system.
Security challenges exist, though improved.
Avoid displaying wealth, remain aware of surroundings, avoid walking alone at night. Use reputable transportation. Verify security situation with local contacts.
Specific crime statistics by neighborhood not publicly available. Stay in well-lit, populated areas, especially in Jimeta.
Caution with local consumption.
Tap water not safe. Use sealed bottled or boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth. Avoid ice in drinks.
Exercise caution with street food. Opt for freshly cooked, hot food. Peel fruits yourself. Avoid raw greens and unpasteurized dairy. Carry Hand sanitizer.
Seasonal hazards exist.
Heavy rains (Jul-Sep) cause sudden floods. Areas adjacent to the Benue River or with inadequate drainage are susceptible.
Extreme heat (Mar-May) poses risks. Take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
A comprehensive travel insurance policy is highly recommended. Verify that your policy specifically covers travel to Nigeria. World Nomads and SafetyWing offer options.
Ensure your policy includes medical emergencies (emergency medevac), trip cancellation or interruption, lost or stolen luggage, and personal liability.
112 (reliability can be variable).
Local police stations.
Local fire stations.
In Abuja; keep full contact details handy.
Federal Medical Centre Yola, Adamawa State Specialist Hospital Yola.
