All the international participants arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, which is named after the first president of Nigeria.

A greeting Committee welcomed the international participants in the Airport

The lobby area of Nicon Luxury Hotel was very busy during the week.

Surveyors women were a colourful and energising element in the Working Week. Even the dresses were coordinated and were all very beautiful.

Traditional dancing and drumming outside the Conference Centre gave a lively atmosphere.

 
The many Surveyors Wives gave extra flavour to the Working Week with their fantastic dresses and cheerfulness.

Surveyors Women surrounding Claudia Stormoen, FIG Office

Another group with lovely dresses together with Louise Friis-Hansen.

The dancers from the Opening Ceremony continued outside maintaining the energetic atmosphere

Nicon Luxury Hotel.

Benedicta Ugwulebo, Louise Friis-Hansen and Jennifer  Ikposo Dengiyefa.

Claudia Stormoen, FIG Office.

 
Hanne Elster, FIG Office (left) at the registration.

Hanne Elster, Robert Sinkner and Rudolf Staiger together with representatives of the surveyors wives.

At the Nigerian registration desk it was busy and crowded throughout the Working Week. More than 2000 Nigerians participated in the Working Week.

NIS, who was a very welcoming host,  hosted a dinner prior the Working Week for Nigerian representatives and representatives from FIG.

Barde Jatau, Congress Director making his address at the NIS Dinner.

Througout the week there were a large crew of helpers and photograpers.

Julie Hyun Sook Lee, Korea ,who is working in the FIG Office for one year enjoys the dinner with John Hannah, and Danilo Antonio.

The Danish DdL President Henning Elmstroem having a good time with Australian John Brock

FIG Vice President Pengfei Cheng with TianTian

Gene Amako, his wife and son and Angela Kesiena Etuonovbe (green dress).

Danilo Antonio, Louise Friis-Hansen and Solomon Haile.

The dinner was an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances.

Young Surveyors, John Hohol, President of FIG Foundation (middle) and Chryssy Potsiou, FIG Vice President (right) ready for the dinner.

President of FIG Foundation John Hohol greeting all to the dinner

John Hohol, President of the FIG Foundation making his welcome greeting to the dinner.

Trimble was the sponsors of the Foundation Dinner. The long term supporter of the Foundation Dinner and sustaining member of the Foundation was represented by Keith Hofgartner making his welcome address.

"Chief Brock"  learning about the local culture

Traditional Nigerian Dancing and Drumming

Robert Sinkner, Robert and John Brock thanking for a wonderful evening.

The dinner included thanks to all involved in the Working Week, here Louise Friis-Hansen, FIG Manager.

FIG President CheeHai Teo and Minister of Works, Arc. Mike Onolememen enjoy the gala dinner.

During the dinner a local duo entertained with funny stories and reflections

Vice President Rudolfs Staiger showing his African dance talent together with NIS president Bode Adeaga and the Nigerian dancers.

Rudolf Staiger showing his dancing talent

The most amazing dancers and acrobats performed at the gala dinner

Lunches and Coffee Break at the International Conference Centre gave an excellent taste of Nigerian food.