I was at the Chinese embassy in Lagos, Nigeria on thursday the 8th to apply for a visa and was not at all impressed by the reception i was given at the consulate. we were locked outside the consulate under the rain and denied access into the embassy and after waiting 4 hours, we were asked to leave the premises and accused of loitering even though it was supposedly an official work day. I believe the authorities at the consulate should be aware of this and make efforts to improve the services offered to applicants. i also returned on friday the 9th sept 09 but the reception wasnt much different. the security guards were rough and the ladies at the counter were rude, screaming orders at people not to mention the touts outside who were willing to organize a visa for you if a large amount of money was paid.