Gunss, SASless,
The concern by the helicopter operators and the oil companies for the security of the crews, both pilot and engineers is about diametrically opposed to the concern they have for their profits - it's lip service only. People stay here for one of two reasons only - they like the touring rosters or they like being in Africa.
Actually Gunss, there aren't many saffers here, except on the Pan African contract in Escravos. The majority of the expat pilots seem to be Indians, Ozzies, Brits and Portuguese, though quite a few Ozzies and Brits seem to be leaving lately.
SAS, I guess things might change one day, but it's a bit like the punchline in an old joke I heard. God says to the President of Nigeria, 'yes Mr President, things will eventually get better in Nigeria , but not in my lifetime!'.
