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What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 8:10am On May 26, 2021 |
Now that the quest for Biafra is gathering momentum, and series of arguments by pro and anti Biafra forces seems to be at an all time high, I have decided to add my voice. The recalcitrant "one Nigerianists" keeps hammering on how Biafra is going to lead to Igbos economic demise (Lol, like they cared anyway) on the other hand, the pro Biafrans continues to counter them with facts back-to-back. There has been claims by those adamant on maintaining the status quo we have in Nigeria (not minding the wanton killings, destruction of properties, grinding poverty, corruption, decay and retrogression) that Igbos have their eyes on coveting the oil and gas resources of the Niger Delta to themselves. They go further to claim that Igbos are more or less parasites like Northern Nigeria (Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno state insinuated this a couple of days back) however, facts have proven that such assertion is not just untrue but also a malicious blackmail. Igboland encompasses SE to areas in SS, particularly Rivers and Delta with outcrops in Edo and Cross River/Akwa Ibom. Now, even if we are to accept their blackmail and unintelligent argument that Igboland ends in SE, still the money realized from sales of oil and gas production from just Imo and Abia States alone supercedes the federal government allocations that accrues the entire SE! What this means in essence, is that SE not only supports itself totally, but also has extra left out that goes to the real parasites of Nigeria (North)..... 5 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 8:11am On May 26, 2021 |
If just Imo and Abia alone generates more money that covers the entire allocations coming to the SE with "change" left, then what happens when the proven reserves in Anambra others in the SE begins to be exploited? More revenue! Now, this is just one sector, albeit an important one in Nigeria. So, let's go to the next! It has been proven that after crude oil exports, the next biggest generator of foreign exchange for Nigeria is diaspora remmitances. In fact, diaspora remmitances is said to be worth almost the same as what is gotten from crude oil exports. It gets more interesting to note that unlike crude oil that is gradually becoming worthless, diaspora remmitances is not only sustainable but also keeps growing annually! Again, we all know those that contribute the most to diaspora remmitances, and it's unarguably Igbos! In essence, the two most important sectors that gives Nigeria money, are sectors Igbos play a huge part in! So, how exactly do we stand to lose, even if our blood brothers in the geographic Niger Delta are brainwashed to remain in Nigeria? Absolutely nothing! 3 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 8:11am On May 26, 2021 |
Now, that we have reached a consensus that Igbos or Biafrans have never been parasites in Nigeria, does not need SS minorities to be viable and has since been contributing to support/subsidize the ungrateful parasitic and Islamic North, it is time for us Igbos/Biafrans to face also face reality and not see everything from a rose tinted glass. Our stay in Nigeria has obviously stagnated our growth and potentials. If we are to have Biafra right now, we will be starting life all afresh with lots of things lacking. If these things are not put in place by us, since we all know the wicked federal government controlled by the Fulanis will never do them, we won't be hitting the ground running. Considering that we would obviously be doing catch up, we really need to start getting ready by creating enablers that will help us to close the gap with other nations and even leapfrog them. These critical enablers are listed below..... 2 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 8:27am On May 26, 2021 |
1. Cement production: Once we get Biafra, there is going to be a lot of construction works. Many of our people that would return from other parts of Nigeria would be needing accommodation. More office buildings would be needed in our capital to house embassies and foreign diplomats and so many others. But unfortunately, we do not have any cement company in Igboland today! The Eastern Regional government built the first cement company in Nkalagu (present day Ebonyi State) and it helped to make Eastern region to develop its cities very fast post independence in the 1960's. Without a cement company, we in Biafra would be importing cement from abroad and that will affect our balance of payments negatively and would also frustrate our development efforts and economy. We must do everything possible to make sure that Nkalagu cement comes back to production. If Ibeto is not serious about developing it, then his license should be withdrawn immediately and given to a serious investor! Also, there should be more built in places where we have limestone such as Abia state and Enugu state. 2. Refineries: if you check Nigeria's import demographics, you will see that petroleum products accounts for about the highest volume. In Biafra, we would also need lots of petroleum products and unless we have refineries built now in Igboland, it would mean spending scarce resources to import these items. It will also affect the value of our currency and probably lead to inflation in our local economy. Luckily for us, we already have a modular refinery operating in Imo State and the owners are currently expanding their capacity beyond the current 10,000 bpd. However, we still need more refineries in Abia and Anambra States so we can be self sufficient. 3 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by Golan007: 8:39am On May 26, 2021 |
Whenever they add SS know they really aren't serious. 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by mekaboy(m): 8:41am On May 26, 2021 |
Let me ask some questions, because all i am seeing here is once we get biafra, once we get Biafra. 1) How many IPOB member own innoson cars today? Does Nnamdi kanu or any member of his family own any? 2) why are there more dangote cement distributors in SE than ibeto? Im not sure innoson will want to be limited to the SE https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/355016-buhari-govt-gives-innoson-support-patronage-innocent-chukwuma.html I dont think alen onyema of air peace would want to be limited to SE https://www.thecable.ng/weve-never-had-it-so-good-onyema-commends-fg-over-support-for-airlines/amp Now you complain about marginalization and paint a picture of all the wonderful things that will happen in Biafra. My question is, why is the SE the way it is now? What happened to the allocations and revenue generated over the years? Here is the answer https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/441406-alleged-n7-1billion-fraud-court-suspends-orji-kalus-re-trial.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/n5-3bn-fraud-efcc-plans-fresh-charges-against-nnamani/%3famp https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/376642-efcc-quizzes-theodore-orji-son-over-alleged-n521-billion-heist.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/okorocha-in-efcc-custody-for-alleged-n7-9b-fraud/amp/ They are all in the senate representing you. Let me shock you. Your leader Nnamdi Kanu promising you a wonderful country, has no issues with the looting that destroyed the SE. If he sees nothing wrong with the looting in the SE, what makes you think Biafra will be different. Politicians always play the ethnic and religious cards in their favour. Now look at your biafran leader using the same ethnic religious card to defend those you put the SE in the mess it is today. And this person is promising you a wonderful country free of corruption? You wonder why he had a meeting with pdp and asked you to vote Atiku? Its not a country that makes a people, it is the people that make the country. As long as you have the same mindset, biafra won't be any different from Nigeria.
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Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 8:43am On May 26, 2021 |
SE land only comprises of the 5 SE states... Attachee should not be by force 3 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by after4: 9:13am On May 26, 2021 |
I know sey I go see you and helinues,golan007. Ebi like sey the people wey dey pay BMC tell unah dey make unah no miss biafra post. Before nah to create thread wey divide Igbo and Yoruba, that one no work, nah nah SS, e no go still work. mekaboy: |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 9:18am On May 26, 2021 |
after4: We have advised you people to go and create Biafra land... You won't be missed 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by IGBOSON1: 9:28am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: Good you said 'south-east' and not Igboland! Moro'n! 3 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 9:29am On May 26, 2021 |
Golan007: Where did you see SS added to Biafra here? You guys in your desperate attempts to perpetuate a failed country on everyone don't mind lying to yourselves in the process. I stated in the post that even if Igbos should go with just the 5 SE states without our blood brothers in the SS (particularly in Delta and Rivers State among others) that our Biafra would still be far better and more prosperous than the embarrassment, poverty, stagnancy, decay and madness we all are experiencing in Nigeria. Igbos want Biafra and would create a prosperous nation even with just the 5 SE states!! 4 Likes |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 9:29am On May 26, 2021 |
IGBOSON1: Fastpoke, all Igbo land are all in 5 SE states... Nothing more nothing less 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by FreeIgbos: 9:33am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: Lol, aren't you pathetic Nigerianists the ones attaching forcefully to everyone? Between Igbos that are advocating for referendum (an exercise that will allow everyone to decide where to be) and you that threatens war when people say they don't want to be in Nigeria, who is the attachee by force?? Shame!!! 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by IGBOSON1: 9:33am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: You must be a deceitful fool......pretending not to see all the opposition to our efforts and stumbling blocks being placed in our way, even to the point of spilling blood! Take your so called 'advise' and choke on it! 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 9:34am On May 26, 2021 |
IGBOSON1: Opposition in creating Biafraland? Ayam not understanding 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by IGBOSON1: 9:37am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: And his nose growns longer as he says it! ![]() We only see your stinking presence on Igbo/Biafra related issues, which you obsess on 24/7! Why are you so terrified either of Biafra/Igbos seceding or the total disintgration of your ATM, 'one Nigeria'? Get some self-respect for once in your sad, insecure life! |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by IGBOSON1: 9:38am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: Not expecting you to! You're stupid and well as wicked! 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 9:39am On May 26, 2021 |
IGBOSON1: May be when your people stop creating senseless threads about Tinubu and Yoruba, I might see into your advice. To the discussion,all SE lands no pass SE.. Pure fact ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by SweetiliciousD: 9:41am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: Taaaaa Receive Sense from your pay per post allowance. |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 9:51am On May 26, 2021 |
SweetiliciousD: True but still still SE land only comprises of the 5 SE states... Attachee should not be by force 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by MajesticKris: 9:55am On May 26, 2021 |
We don't NEEDED SOUTH SOUTH SEF.... Bunch of confused people... Shey na oil.. SE HAve enough for themselves... |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by mrvitalis(m): 9:59am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues:Igbo land is different from south south ...even u know that 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by SweetiliciousD: 10:00am On May 26, 2021 |
helinues: What ever. They are land locked... Bla Bla Bla, let them go and suffer naaa >>>>>>Never... They mustn't go! Allow them live a normal life free from siege and checkpoints, >>>>>NO OOOOOOO......... What exactly do you want! 1 Like |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 10:03am On May 26, 2021 |
mrvitalis: Yes now.. SS land ends at SS borders same as SE land ends at SE borders 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Igbos Need To Get Right Before Biafra by helinues: 10:07am On May 26, 2021 |
SweetiliciousD: Who is holding them from going? Who is not allowing them to live their normal lives? Is your region the only troubled region in the country? Do you want to go into NE way? 1 Like 1 Share |
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