Ibadan is not underrated... after Lagos in the south west, Ibadan is next.

valmunich:

Lol, I was born and raised there ohh, though we've switched location.

Urban administration in Nigeria is quite poor, I agree but for Onitsha, trust me, there has been a significant change and it all commenced when obi held sway before handing over to the contemporary governor who I think is still upholding the significant change

Before these two administrations, you'll agree with me that the vices in Onitsha then was starkly sickening. Crime rate was it it's peak, touting was the order of the day, infrastructural development was backsliding laced with a host of other vices but since Obi's encompassing change, there has been a U-turn, albeit, not an utterly positive turn anyway but at least, there was a change, the vices are at their minimal level, insecurity is no longer trendy, urban administrators has "uped" their game.

Even if you failed to notice any of these changes, at least you should've noted the good, motor-able roads. perhaps it's your prejudices shaa.

True the roads were truly great and quite expansive from what it used to be. Learnt the incumbent governor and Obi took significant measures to tighten the security of Osha and it environs and it appears it's been effective as kidnappings and arm robbery have drastically reduced. That was a massive stride to obtain in a place like Onitsha which had become a safe nest for all kinds of criminal activities. Let's hope they do more in the areas of traffic management, banning of okada for keke. Any city that want change must completely bar the use of okada. That thing is a disaster.

A Policeman seizing a motorcycle from the owner, in Lagos.
The Anambra Government on Wednesday banned the operation of private and commercial motorcycles and tricycles from major highways in the state with effect from June 1. This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Uju Nwogu, in Awka.
“All motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state will from next week Monday, June 1, be barred from plying the Enugu-Onitsha highway, as well as Arthur Eze Avenue and Zik’s Avenue in Awka.
“Similarly, it will be illegal for all motorcycles, either private or commercial, to ply the Onitsha-Owerri expressway, Awka Road, Borromew-Upper Iweka-Bridge Head road, Old and New Market Roads and Oguta Road, all in Onitsha. “In Nnewi, they are prohibited from the Nnewi-Nnobi road and Nnewi-Oba road.

File photo: Okada riders
File photo: Okada riders
“All commuters who must ply these restricted roads are by this announcement advised to use tricycles or the taxis and buses provided by the state government and other commercial vehicle owners,” the statement read.
While noting that the law enforcement agencies would ensure strict compliance to this directive, the statement warned that operators caught violating the directive would have their motorcycles or tricycles impounded.
It, however, said that a fine of N5,000 for motorcycles and N10,000 for tricycles, for first offenders, would be paid to retrieve such impounded motorcycles or tricycles. It warned that subsequent arrest for a second violation of the directive would attract outright confiscation of the motorcycle or tricycle by the state government. The statement further warned motorcycle operators in the state to desist from carrying more than one passenger on a trip.

ronald4lif:


True the roads were truly great and quite expansive from what it used to be. Learnt the incumbent governor and Obi took significant measures to tighten the security of Osha and it environs and it appears it's been effective as kidnappings and arm robbery have drastically reduced. That was a massive stride to obtain in a place like Onitsha which had become a safe nest for all kinds of criminal activities. Let's hope they do more in the areas of traffic management, banning of okada for keke. Any city that want change must completely bar the use of okada. That thing is a disaster.

chino11:
Yes Nigeria as a whole needs a lot work to be done but Onitsha but Onitsha is fast expanding due to the influx of multinationals and massive white and blue collar jobs emerging in the city. Okada was banned several months ago on the major roads and cities.

Enjoy the serenity of Onitsha hoods

Chino, but I saw okada at upper iweka just last month. When were they ban? Isn't upper iweka considered a major area/road

Freemanan:

Illorin is not a state... Onitsha is not, Ibadan is not... Sokoto and Enugu are cities inside the main state... They are all cities...

And she has over a hundred followers... Smh.

247notire:
And she has over a hundred followers... Smh.

LOL.... Meaning?

ronald4lif:


Chino, but I saw okada at upper iweka just last month. When were they ban? Isn't upper iweka considered a major area/road

It is evrywhr bro. That it's banned doesn't mean u can't find it.

It was banned few months ago and the law enforcement agencies are enforcing the law. It will take some time before they are completely removed on our roads. Penalties are there for anyone that is caught breaking the law banning bikes. Its being done already. Even in Lagos where it was banned, okada still ply there though they are being chased every day.

ronald4lif:


Chino, but I saw okada at upper iweka just last month. When were they ban? Isn't upper iweka considered a major area/road

chino11:
It was banned few months ago and the law enforcement agencies are enforcing the law. It will take some time before they are completely removed on our roads. Its being done already. Even in Lagos where it was banned, okada still ply there though they are being chased every day.

Good then. They should keep chasing them until it's complete barred off the city. Onitsha will be great without it. Their horns alone is sickening.

Sandydayz:

I thought dey were called states

Hey wat primary school did you go through? Didn't u recite "states and capital?"

Freemanan:
LOL.... Meaning?

U knw nw... Hehehe

Freemanan:

LOL.... Meaning?

U knw nw . I cudnt believe my eyes

BRT/Cabs/Keke are gradually replacing them as bikes fades away into the rural areas where they are really needed.

ronald4lif:


Good then. They should keep chasing them until it's complete barred off the city. Onitsha will be great without it. Their horns alone is sickening.

davooX:
Enugu,Calabar ,Uyo,Aba, are all suburbs in need of a downtown business district.

if Calabar looked like this,then we're starting to talk about city.


Now let's assume you build a few high-rises at Ibeno beach in Akwa ibom. Ibeno has just become city.Nothing changed but the height.Unfortunately that's just how it works.

Is Washington DC a city or a suburb since you using high rise buildings as ur yard stick

247notire:
It is evrywhr bro. That it's banned doesn't mean u can't find it.

That's it. It's not about making laws but enforcing it and penalising offenders. Anyone who float the laws must be brought to face strict retribution if we expect compliance and law enforcement officers who collects bribe to free offenders should equally be punished.

Okada was completely off the streets of Enugu within two months of it barring because the then governor Chime ensure there was strict compliance to the ruling. Obiano should implement same measures.

UnimkeAk:


Is Washington DC a city or a suburb since you using high rise buildings as ur yard stick

you are a slowpoke.Washington DC is an administrative city just like Abuja. don't worry ,I removed all my comments because intelligence and progressive thinking are not a norm here. goodluck

Vithouston:
I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH ONITSHA IN THE LIST.
HEAVY CRIME ABOUND THERE AND AMENITIES IS A MINUS.
I PREFER OWERRI TO ONITSHA IN THE EAST.

owerri hmm. Expensive to live in, aggressive hustlers. BUT *their babe ehnnnn. Check 40/40, IMSu, world Bank area, Douglas. This people no carry last. Conclusion : if u have ur money, u go enjoy owerri, especially if u like woman and flexing lifestyle. Na only club and hotel them get. No company at all. As a corper is not easy here

Freemanan:

Illorin is not a state... Onitsha is not, Ibadan is not... Sokoto and Enugu are cities inside the main state... They are all cities...

Which kind sandywatever be this one?

Goodboiyy:
Were Warri 4 that List ?

Freeman talk well o, shuo, y u 4get my city na

Sum dudes just fight for everything without understanding subject matter. Wat of if Warri is not tag 'underrated city'

Op Bauchi has good road networ k and affordable housing with serene environment.

Op Bauchi has good road network and affordable housing with serene environment.

you are a slowpoke.Washington DC is an administrative city just like Abuja. don't worry ,I removed all my comments because intelligence and progressive thinking are a norm here. goodluck

intelligence my foot;
It is your father who is a morron --

you just called Washington DC a city dumbazz

you called Enugu and the rest suburbs

You had better go and check the definition of a city and a suburb.

high rise buildings isn't a criteria in calling an urban area a city

bastard

Mtchew, dat list no complete Aba no de dia

There is something about that Ilorin that I don't like. The people behave like the Hausas. Infact, everything about them is hausa, yet they tried claiming to be Yorubas or people from the west.

Not that I have anything against them, but in terms of regional or zonal war, whose side would they be on?

[quote author=bolaji3071 post=37431854]Nawa for dis op o. Of all Ibadan pics na dat one u see upload.




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He has never been to Ibadan. D pix uploaded sent to him from the Archives. So, just be looking @ him. You can hear his response " doesn't want to hype any city"

UnimkeAk:


intelligence my foot;
It is your father who is a morron --

you just called Washington DC a city dumbazz

you called Enugu and the rest suburbs

You had better go and check the definition of a city and a suburb.

high rise buildings isn't a criteria in calling an urban area a city

bastard

dont mind the pathetic kid..i am sure in his mind Pretoria is not a city because it is the administrative capital of south Africa..i am sure if 4 skyscrapers are built in my hometown of a population of 45000 it will now be a city..such moronic kids of today

The author of this story is definitely biased against the Largest city in Africa that has virtually the first of every good things of life in Africa and Nigeria with the poorest picture ever to represent Ibadan city in this picture. If you are not a stranger to Ibadan city you must be intentionlly aiming to ridicle Ibadan and its descendants to have used the picture of an outdated market as your picture to represent Ibadan.

bee444:
There is something about that Ilorin that I don't like. The people behave like the Hausas. Infact, everything about them is hausa, yet they tried claiming to be Yorubas or people from the west.

Not that I have anything against them, but in terms of regional or zonal war, whose side would they be on?

another daft.

I don't see any of these as cities...except ibadan

ojosegun2011:
The author of this story is definitely biased against the Largest city in Africa that has virtually the first of every good things of life in Africa and Nigeria with the poorest picture ever to represent Ibadan city in this picture. If you are not a stranger to Ibadan city you must be intentionlly aiming to ridicle Ibadan and its descendants to have used the picture of an outdated market as your picture to represent Ibadan.

when I ask if the site owner is Yoruba, people wonder why I'm asking.

where in Yorubaland do people make it a habit to constantly attack and insult other Yorubas the way they do on nairaland?

Op, why did u now use bodija market for ibadan and used beautiful places for oda cities ? Chai