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| My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 6:28am On Jul 18, 2010 |
Ok i will be posting several Videos showcasing Nigerias achievement as we celebrate our 50th anniversary later this yr For the naysayers. . pls ignore this thread. .just Pretend it doesnt exist the rest of u are welcome on board. . . . [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_35uOWzC25k&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] The video showcases the Development of Nigeria which Julius Berger has been a parther for the past 40yrs It is a Nigerian Company(Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange) and as such plays a key role in our Economy Annual Revenues rose 33% Last yr(2009),showing the massive growth in Infrastructure taking place in every part of Nigeria as we speak. . . . |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by Nobody: 6:50am On Jul 18, 2010 |
Until Ekiti State is well developed, Nigeria is not yet developed. Nothing worth celebrating. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 6:55am On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDXdrEEw7A&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] The video shows Flour Mills of Nigeria as it showcases the Massive growth that has taken place in the country and company since 1960 |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by blacksta(m): 6:59am On Jul 18, 2010 |
Credit to Julius Berger because of the numerous projects it has delivered in Nigeria but one must also say highlight the other negative duties of company which includes over invoicing , a dubious front and it other numerous malpractices. Correct me if i am wrong but this Nigeria only company might have cost us more than we have benefited from it. Every day is for the thief and surely a day for the owner. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 7:06am On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=680,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sAbCvN6wog&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Video Speaks for itself. . . |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by blacksta(m): 7:14am On Jul 18, 2010 |
^^^^ Fantastic Video - Nigeria sure has its potential but just imagine how much more we can achieve if the Electricity issue can be fixed. Vision 2020 will happen in less than 2 years. Please share investment ideas anything apart form share trading - just to risky for me. I am always looking out something with a physical nature. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 7:20am On Jul 18, 2010 |
ABUJA CITY [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJdylzzgjY4&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] short beautiful video of Abuja |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 7:27am On Jul 18, 2010 |
ABUJA CITY [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLtVmnsfmc&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Ok. . .A lot of cats dont appreciate how difficult it was/is to make Abuja a reality very few Countries in the world have been able to move their capital cities,and rebuild it inland on virgin land In Africa only Nigeria has achieved this feat. . another country that has done this is Brazil Our new capital city have probably achieved most of its Goals. . It is a place of Unity,It has opened up the Huge middle of the country and ensured that lagos is not suffocated(Imagine how worse congestion would be in Lagos if the president,NASS members and so on all still lived there) Anyway the Video is all about Abuja. . . Look closely at 1.04 u will see Goodluck Jonathan. . .He was a Governor then though as this video was made in 2006 |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by blacksta(m): 7:39am On Jul 18, 2010 |
Mr Paddy - Hope You are not Irish - More grease to your elbow Love this thread. One day sha will make that bold step to relocate so one can be a part of this massive growth |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 7:47am On Jul 18, 2010 |
^^^^ Am a Finance guy. . .but Frankly i think the biggest opportunity in Nigeria is in the Agric/Agro allied business For example our population keeps growing,those people have to be fed. .so chickens,Flour,Dairy,bakery and so on is an opportunity Then looking at Nigerias location u see that Countries like Saudi Arabia,Algeria,UAE,Egypt,even Israel all import billions of dollars worth of food every yr They lie in the dessert and cant feed themselves,but they have billions of petro dollars to burn So Nigeria can tap into that Market . . .of course its capital intensive but u can form a co-operation with friends and do research for what food product u can easily export Then there is real estate. . the population keeps growing so we need houses However the mortgage system has to be improved upon These are some ideas i have,away from finance AND Stocks |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 7:52am On Jul 18, 2010 |
Mr Paddy - Hope You are not Irish - More grease to your elbow Nah i be original omo naija. . Born and raised in eko and Abuja yes oh. . .Nothing will make u more fulfilled than contributing to your countries growth,while making money on the side |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 8:48am On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IlPme5LUtE&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] I am trying to bring out that Uniqueness about Nigeria here. . our Hope,Resilience and Glamour The video is a Tribute to our own Nollywood. . Built up from nothing,Its now a big industry providing jobs for Millions in Nigeria and is watched worldwide by the African Diapora from Africa,Europe,America,Caribbean and beyond |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by Nobody: 2:03pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
What have we to celebrate? The 1% of the country has a few decent buildings? Whilst 99% has decaying infrastructure, decaying security and rising crime levels. No electricity Virtually no national train network At 50years old a country that does not even have its own national Airline. Ethnic violence Are we to celebrate: the growth in Obj's bank account The growth in Obj farms That we The growth in 419 The billions / trillions of looted money in foriegn bank accounts. There is nothing to celebrate, any success in Nigeria has happened from indivdual hard work and inspite of our poo |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by EzeUche(m): 2:14pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
There is nothing worth celebrating right now Paddy lo. You try, but it is nothing to be happy about the deplorable situation. Nigeria was better before independence then it is now. A few skyscrapers and a megacity where the elite can enjoy the spoils is not worth celebrating. Sorry to say, but Nigeria is a [b]FAILURE [/b]at 50. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 2:28pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
LAGOS STATE Now U cant Talk about Nigeria without mentioning Lagos. . .It generates close to 20% of Nigerias GDP The New State Governor elected in 2007(Fashola),has managed to transform the state into an eldorado It is the most sophisticated city in west Africa,and indeed in most of Africa Lagos dances to its own unique beat. . It is black,and African to the core Below are glimpses of Lagos,and the transformation happening there. . . [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLQtpo_ySlE&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Video highlights the Ikoyi/VI section of EKO |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by EzeUche(m): 2:31pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
paddy_lo: Now show us our homeland! Show us the Niger Delta which generates the bulk of Nigeria's GDP! Do not give me that superficial nonsense. Nigeria is going no where. PERIOD! |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 2:32pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58dFgTOiSow&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Video starts on the mainland and then crosses the iconic Third mainland bridge. . . Its the longest in Africa,and we end up with the lagos skylines shoots Now enjoy the music in here which is also uniquely Nigerian. . . |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 2:37pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiIbGMbGXUY&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Lagos contd. . .nice views,Nice Naija music |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 2:47pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
Lekki is the fastest growing borough of lagos. . .Its funny cause in the early 1990s lekki was just mainly swamp and grassland The 2 videos show why Lekki is today one of the most sought after addresses in Nigeria The state GOVT has been adding Infrastructure to that axis. . theres the tollgate road expansion There is the lekki-ikoyi link bridge(Nigerias first suspension cable bridge) and plans for a coastal express road in the future [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyOywR5VMpE&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-flZAOH60Q4&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 2:55pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
Now show us our homeland!Nigeria is my homeland. . and pls its not by force to be on this thread RIVERS STATE Now Rivers State in Nigeria's Niger Delta has been Growing in leaps and bounds since the advent of democracy 10yrs ago The new State Governor elected in 2007,has also been transforming the state Right now the GDP of Rivers State is larger than most African countries The video below is Discussing [size=14pt]Urban renewal[/size](Nigerias former military rulers must have been allergic to this word) for Port Harcourt city,in Rivers State There is a new masterplan in place and it is being built up as we speak. . . Rivers is a major hub for oil/gas(ONNE FREE TRADE ZONE),sea ports,Banking,Hotels and has a great night life(PH) [flash=680,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoruMDkMme0&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 3:14pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
[flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa7ehlDREYc&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Rivers State contd. . The video showcases the various attractions of the state It shows all the construction work on-going and the international investors that keep trooping in as the State continues to grow in leaps and bounds [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxcU3xFWoAs&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] shows rivers as a Treasure base,and what the GOVT is doing to tap it. . . with the states GDP at $21billion it is larger than Ghanas economy. . .and all economies in west Africa |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 3:47pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
AKWA IBOM STATE This young State in Nigerias Niger Delta region is also growing in leaps and bounds The advent of democracy meant the chance for oil states to get a greater share of their wealth as derivation moved to 13% Now democracy also meant increased transparency for a lot of Nigerian States. . . The projects in Akwa ibom are too numerous to post here U have the New international airport,Ibom power plant,new roads,Ibom tropicana,Hotel Le Meridian and Golf course(voted best in Nigeria 2008),Heavy construction works and so on. . a few of these projects are showcased below [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HucOnCTvhcw&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Flying through the brand new Ibom international airport,UYO [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yomvbos3jT0&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] The massive UYO Flyover civil works project. . I understand it has long been completed and commissioned by the President on his visit to Akwa Ibom last week |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 4:17pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
CROSS RIVER STATE Now Cross Rivers state is one of Nigerias 36states. . .It has also seen lots of development and continues to grow There is the Obudu cattle ranch, The city of calabar one of the best cities in Nigeria,Cable car longest in Africa,Calabar International Festival,Tinapa shopping mall Free trade zones, and much more enjoy [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2KjYQz1EfA&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Ride through Streets of calabar [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q6uPAchwWg&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWfDIdMUmFM&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Sights at Obudu Cattle ranch The Obudu Ranch/Resort has a temperature of between 26°C to 32°C between November and January,the nights are cool to cold during this period. , The Obudu Cattle Ranch now known as the Obudu Mountain Resort is found in the Obaniku Local Government area of the northern part of Cross River State [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1g35DhLaBM&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] going down the mountains of Cross river in the cable car. . dont try this if u are afraid of heights |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 4:43pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
NIGERIA FOR EVER Now the video below shows the pictures of Nigeria from a kid who lived here. . Here are his words below It shows mostly some of our Northern States and ABUJA "This is a video about my life in nigeria from 2002 - 2006. my parents worked for julius berger in abuja. some people wrote comments, that i used pictures of the positive sides of nigeria without showing the ones of the negatives sides. [size=14pt]please people dont get me wrong! this is just about the part of nigeria me and my friends there experienced. this shows my life there and its dedicated to the people i spent the 4 wonderful years with. i've seen the negativ aspects of the country but i can still say nigeria is beautiful and the people there are friendly and welcoming. i love africa and really miss this country!"[/size] [flash=680,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_DwSeaGos&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by bgees(m): 5:07pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
Nice work paddy_lo, If Nigerians were more active instead of complaining everyday on Nairaland, the country would have been better. There are many things to celebrate. All we have to do is to be optimistic, and see the positives in Nigeria and of course get up and play a part in improving the country instead of moaning and complaining every time. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by MandingoII(m): 5:09pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
so u want to show us the sanitized version of nigeria  DOOD, we not buying it. you might as well go into politics, because you have a MIND for the continued oppressing of your people. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 5:52pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
NIGERIAN FASHION AND MUSIC INDUSTRY DOMINATE AFRICA Nigeria dominates the African Fashion and Music Industry The 2 CNN exposes below show us why that is the case. . . [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlwFiJiZ_tM&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] CNNs Christian Purefoy visits some of Nigeria's foremost couturiers for a first-hand look at their brand and business [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzz2nbgaTjc&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] CNN Video shows why Nigeria s Hip Hop Industry Is Booming More Than USA and Nigerian artists make more money to play shows in Africa Than in the USA |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by redsun(m): 5:55pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
There are so many nigerian IT experts and experts in other fields living abroad paid by the corrupt politicians in nigeria to propagate for them on the web and other accessible places they can fool some people.I am sure this poster is one of them. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by koruji(m): 5:56pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
@MandingoII I think paddy_lo knows fully well that there is a lot wrong with Nigeria, and he probably has some blind spots in his love for Nigeria. For example, Julius Berger and all the other multinationals we rely on to do our work for us are good for the short-term and to show case "finished works". In the long-term, such reliance is one of the fundamental factors that bedevil an economy. Everything can be improved, and certaily extra effort is needed over the next few months to prevent our house of cards in Nigeria from collapsing. Still I say carry-go jare paddy_lo - your motivation is noble. MandingoII: |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by redsun(m): 6:06pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
One would have expected people that live in developed world where things are considerably in order to go back to nigeria and live an exemplary life,by standing out for the truth and doing the right thing.Hell no,when they go back there and have a taste of free bulky dollars that they have vigorously worked for all their lives,they become worse than the politicians themselves. |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 6:18pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
ENUGU STATE Enugu state in eastern Nigeria is one state where,steady growth and development is taking place The Video shows parts of the state and the developments going on I have not been to Enugu in 7yrs,but it looks like a place i have to visit soon. . . [flash=640,385] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUP9U2Gj3-Q&hl=en_US&fs=1[/flash] Enjoy the music by the way |
| Re: My Tribute To Nigeria At 50. . . by paddylo1(m): 6:21pm On Jul 18, 2010 |
@MandingoII U cannot let an African American whose black on black murder rates in their black community here is approaching genocidal proportions, to tell u what is wrong or not in your country of birth Let him go fix the log in his eyes first |
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