(I had been meaning to make this thread and had issues with spamming and me being banned - eek! Let's hope this works)

This thread is dedicated to pictures showing how anyone would want Nigeria and/or Africa to ideally look like. It could be anything from cities, towns, concepts, ideas, infrastructures - anything. Please feel free to contribute.

Some people might call this thread a frivolous daydream, but dreams spark ideas and ideas shape reality. Just serving up inspiration for our policy makers with good intentions (if they exist), and those who want to make a real, grounded difference.

I will start with Lagos (watch out for next few posts):

A truly world-class and developed city, with highrises as high and intimidating as the tycoons and corporations that run them:

1. Lagos Island Skyline at Night:



2. A street in Victoria Island:

[img]http://www.concierge.com/images/destinations/destinationguide/usa+canada/usa/newyork/newyorkcity/newyorkcity_022p.jpg[/img]

NYC never looked so good

j/k

More on Lagos:

3. Random picture taken in Surulere:

[img]http://culturefix.files./2009/06/2009_06-new-york-367-street-view.jpg[/img]

4. Travelers using waiting on train station platform via North-bound line from Ikeja to Abeokuta:

Crayola1: NYC never looked so good

j/k

Why don't you contribute?

Loool Nigerians can lyk 2 dream ehen

Heading Eastward, we pass the Niger bridge connecting the twin cities of Asaba (voted top 10 most livable city in the world)and Onitsha into the east (a commercial giant), where we enter Onitsha Main Market, the largest shopping district worldwide by landmass (an ode to consumerism?)

1. Niger Bridge, Onitsha ahead:

I think for the SE dense economic cities will spring up

Like Tokyo, Japan:




Hong Kong



Or Seoul:
[img]http://alumni.wustl.edu/Community/PublishingImages/Seoul.jpg[/img]

[img]http://1.bp..com/-MmwU4H_kPF0/TVQOruYx5MI/AAAAAAAAAHU/owmoq9hVkKA/s1600/117338366413069_616886_seoul_streets_at_night_0.jpg[/img]

The region's small size would probably benefit cooperation more than other places
Maybe a dedicated rail line between all 5 states


For parts of the North maybe something like Morocco, Qatar, and Egypt





The SS maybe Miami
[img]http://hr.fiu.edu/uploads/image/rsc_Miami2.jpg[/img]

Onitsha Main Market, random street view-

^^^^
Very Nice!

The new Niger bridge


Dreaming but why not

nnenna.1:
^^^^
Very Nice!

Thanks, I want to dream big

I didn't know if you wanted specific areas though I'm not too familiar with Nigeria like that so I was being general

Rural Nigeria: The beautiful villages/countrysides which are train stations away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Quiet streetlights, laid back but enlightened indigenes with no interest in the pretensions of the cities,serene views of the Nigerian landscape, excellent healthcare for the elderly, sleepy college towns:

A local-government area in rural Benue State:
1. [img]http://1.bp..com/_5o3f0QALKX0/TRFNkOgUfTI/AAAAAAAAAKI/2g9rLoqNLQg/s1600/countryside.jpg[/img]

A serene view of a river, somewhere in Cross River state
2.

Anambra State University, Igbariam:
3.

Crayola1:

Thanks, I want to dream big

I didn't know if you wanted specific areas though I'm not too familiar with Nigeria like that so I was being general

Na..nothing specific at all. I can't say that I am familiar with all areas of Nigeria like that either.

Keep it coming.

While we may or may not get there in 3012, these places would have aready advanced beyond our wildest imagination. Case in point, Nigerian pan roof tops.

3012!? Jesus that's extreme pessimism
Nigeria should fold up at that point and call it a loss

Ileke-IdI:
While we may or may not get there in 3012, these places would have aready advanced beyond our wildest imagination. Case in point, Nigerian pan roof tops.

Never say never. The first step towards reality is visualization.

Singapore made a huge transformation to success in only a few decades, as did Dubai. And it all started with dreams. and an idea.

Oya, enough with my cheesiness. Back to topic.

nnenna.1:


Never say never. The first step towards reality is visualization.

Singapore made a huge transformation to success in only a few decades, as did Dubai. And it all started with dreams. and an idea.

Oya, enough with my cheesiness. Back to topic.

If dreams can get you places, Nigeria would have been on the moon by now.

We have dreams, we have the visuals, there's something we do not have and I'm sure we all know what that is.

Crayola1: 3012!? Jesus that's extreme pessimism
Nigeria should fold up at that point and call it a loss

Infact, right now, I think they should do just that.

Education:

Excellent and advanced infrastructures in schools, with state-of-the-art architecture designed to stimulate learning. Extensive libraries in universities and for the public, prize-winning professors and teachers. Students ranking high (worldwide) in crucial subjects matters such as sciences and mathematics:

1. University of Ibadan, World-class research institution:



2. Interesting architecture of a federal secondary school in Zaria:



3. An empty classroom, somewhere in Afikpo

More on Education:

1. Department of Robotics, Federal University of Technology, Owerri:



2. National Library, Central location, Abuja:

Parks:

Great thread. This is what could have been if our people werent so concerned about following "men of god" and getting them private jets, awarding chieftaancy titles to thugs, dancing to Dbanj all night, tying Gele and spraying money, and being childish, cowardly, and complacent.

Good for them, since they wan act like Nig.ger Areans

See fine airport and see Imo airport

Dayum

mens dept: See fine airport and see Imo airport

Dayum

Lol....

Isn't it a shame though that the airport was built by the community with zero input from the federal government?

Nigeria has a long way to go. I hope some government officials are reading this thread to see what real development will mean for Nigerians (but - will they heed?)

Good to dream sha.

Arts and Culture -

Extensive museuem and cultural preservation, where Nigeria's extensive history and ancient/modern arts are kept safely:

The New Nigerian Historical Museum, Kaduna - some popular displays

1. Reclaimed Benin Artworks:

[img]http://2.bp..com/_ALvqZc-q73k/TJeI-aS3SiI/AAAAAAAAFl8/NLPTP1kwnmA/s1600/IMG_8661.JPG[/img]

2. Reclaimed Ife Bronze Collection:




3. Reclaimed Igbo Ukwu pieces:

wonderful

Great Vision and hope. Love the thread.
Which Nairaland could be more constructive to inspire urban regeneration and development of Nigeria.

1. Tourist Rides

Unless CORRUPTION is ERADICATED....
Am xorry folkz, buh diz iz still haw our luvly Africa will continue 2 look.

1. Calabar Tourist Rides by innoson.

2. Fifth Niger Bridge


3. World Class Stadium Lagos

4. Residential Apartment Benue

While this is still very much possible, it would require serious anti-corruption drive, huge economic diversity and patriotic citizens to achieve this. Nigeria was headed this way in the 70's and early 80's, until one retarded General destroyed everything. The best way and option now to achieve this great ambition is by accelerating our dissolution to regional economy and autonomy. The current political structure in Nigeria is too unrealistic to develop our country to this standard.

More on art and culture:

Renowned presence of the performance arts, whether on stage or by Nollywood. Acting is seen as an honorable feat and actors/actresses revel in the nuances of the craft. Nigerian film is studied for its technical accomplishments and African-centered plots. Special effects and the "big" exploding silverscreens are common. Elaborate stage productions on some highstreets.

1. Screenshots from Controversial Thriller and box-office hit, "The Generals." Which is a fast-paced account of the 1966 coup ( )

[img]http://ashy2classy.files./2012/01/red-tails-screen-shot.png[/img]



2. Ikeja, Lagos: Long queue at ticket line for the grand opening of Stage Play The God's Are Not To Blame by Ola Rotimi. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Alex Lopez as lead characters (Guess which):



3. Yenogoa: Home of the Annual Africa/Carribbean Movie Festival

Beautiful dreams! Just dreams

nnenna.1:
More on art and culture:

Renowned presence of the performance arts, whether on stage or by Nollywood. Acting is seen as an honorable feat and actors/actresses revel in the nuances of the craft. Nigerian film is studied for its technical accomplishments and African-centered plots. Special effects and the "big" exploding silverscreens are common. Elaborate stage productions on some highstreets.

1. Screenshots from Controversial Thriller and box-office hit, "The Generals." Which is a fast-paced account of the 1966 coup ( )

[img]http://ashy2classy.files./2012/01/red-tails-screen-shot.png[/img]



2. Ikeja, Lagos: Long queue at ticket line for the grand opening of Stage Play The God's Are Not To Blame by Ola Rotimi. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Alex Lopez as lead characters (Guess which):



3. Yenogoa: Home of the Annual Africa/Carribbean Movie Festival

I like your imagination...