This talk about 2nd Niger bridge being a political dividend for the Southeast is really funny. For too long people have propagated the narrative and even some Southeast people themselves are beginning to think that it is a worthy reward. Here is the opinion of the Minister for transport when he was questioned on why the narrow-gauge rail-line was considered for South-east:

"Speaking further, he said that the pros and cons of the corridor, the narrow gauge would convey more cargos, adding that the only difference between the narrow gauge and the standard gauge was the speed.

Justifying his position that the South-East zone benefited the most, the minister said, “the Buhari-led administration constructed the second Niger Bridge that had defied all previous governments.”
Source: https://punchng.com/FG-will-borrow-to-fund-rail-projects-Minister

Let's be clear about this. I have not heard anyone using the Oweto bridge between Benue and Nasarawa to taunt the North Central People about what government has done for them. Did anyone tell South-west people that 3rd mainland bridge is their share of regional development. Why are people summarizing that 2nd Niger bridge is "gift" for the whole of South-east. Why is it that when it comes to the Igbos, people will shift the post.

The 2nd Niger bridge is a link bridge that will serve every Nigerian. Those dangote trucks will use them more that many people from the east. Also, people going to and from PH, and other South-South States will use that bridge, same with every Nigerian going to and from the South-East. All those coming to Nnewi, Onitcha and Aba markets will be direct beneficiaries of the bridge. There will be so many Igbos that will never be on that bridge and so many people from outside SE that will thank God for the bridge. If you are talking about those that are direct beneficiaries of the brideg, it will be Delta and Anambra States. People should stop sounding that the bridge will change anything in the life of Igbos. Yes, it will reduce travel time, but if you were to ask the Igbos to say what they want. I am sure that may not have been among the first three things they will mention.

Like I said, if you cannot count Oweto bridge for North Central. and 3rd mainland bridge for Southwest, people should stop talking about the Igbops and 2nd Naija bridge.

Does the igbos really know what they want?

lhordspy:
Does the igbos really know what they want?

Have you asked them what they want. Why don't you try and ask. Some people now think they know the Igbos problem more than the Igbos.

For years, the Igbos have topped the chat on travelling and that has been going on without the second Niger bridge. So, that's not like an urgent need of the Igbos is met.

What is most worrisome is how the talk about 2nd Niger bridge has remained a distraction. Everyone is sing that like a song. Please, spare us the talk. What is wrong in building a standard gauge rail track to the other parts of the Country. at least that will create jobs.

Look at Oweto bridge, completed and North Central people have not lost their ear drums because of that.

9jalyte:


Have you asked them what they want. Why don't you try and ask. Some people now think they know the Igbos problem more than the Igbos.

For years, the Igbos have topped the chat on travelling and that has been going on without the second Niger bridge. So, that's not like an urgent need of the Igbos is met.

That is the point. Before the construction of this same bridge you are questioning its relevance now. Do you know this same igbos were the one complaining of the slow pace of the work. Making reference to how fast other projects embarked on by the FG was moving.

Few weeks ago i was arguing witth someone about re-developing the Eastern port to the level of the Lagos state when the port authority boss complained of theft and security issues as the reason for its degrading.

The truth is if FG decides to just not give a damn about all these, irrespective of the theft and security issue and whether they are making profit from it or not. And they continue pumping in money to re-develop the port, replace those stolen bouys worth over 12m naira each(about 12 stolen this year alone) , deploy more security personell and create or repair the existing roads for accessibility.

People like you will still find a way to downgrade its importance. You will still find a way to say it is a means by FG to continue to use the security agency to kill you people.


You Igbos act like group of people with an a very strange entitlement mentality.

lhordspy:


That is the point. Before the construction of this bridge you are questioning its relevance. Do you know this same igbos were the one complaining of the slow pace of the work. Making reference to how fast other projects embarked on by the FG was moving.

Few weeks ago i was arguing witth someone about re-developing the Eastern port to the level of the Lagos state when the port authority boss complained of theft and security issues as the reason for its degrading.

The truth is if FG decides to just not give a damn about all these, irrespective of the theft and security issue and whether they are making profit from it or not. And they continue pumping in money to re-develop the port, replace those stolen bouys worth over 12m naira each(about 12 stolen this year alone) , deploy more security personell and create or repair the existing roads for accessibility.

People like you will still find a way to downgrade its importance. You will still find a way to say it is a means by FG to continue to use the security agency to kill you people.


You Igbos act like group of people with an a very strange entitlement mentality.

on the contrary, people like you will continue to turn the table when Igbos try to question some things about governance in Nigeria. What is wrong with Igbos asking why the pace of work was slow. That is what is expected, it is called community oversight or community monitoring of government performance. You will not see it as right because Igbos are doing it.

Igbos are the easiest people to please, because they rarely depend on government. That's why any little government deliverable they appreciate it. The point here is, why do people see second Niger bridge as a share for the South East but will not consider Oweto bridge as share for the North central or 3rd mainland as that for the SW.

Here is Oweto bridge, completed.

lhordspy:


That is the point. Before the construction of this bridge you are questioning its relevance. Do you know this same igbos were the one complaining of the slow pace of the work. Making reference to how fast other projects embarked on by the FG was moving.

Few weeks ago i was arguing witth someone about re-developing the Eastern port to the level of the Lagos state when the port authority boss complained of theft and security issues as the reason for its degrading.

The truth is if FG decides to just not give a damn about all these, irrespective of the theft and security issue and whether they are making profit from it or not. And they continue pumping in money to re-develop the port, replace those stolen bouys worth over 12m naira each(about 12 stolen this year alone) , deploy more security personell and create or repair the existing roads for accessibility.

People like you will still find a way to downgrade its importance. You will still find a way to say it is a means by FG to continue to use the security agency to kill you people.


You Igbos act like group of people with an a very strange entitlement mentality.

What have gained from antagonizing the East since them born you? Have you become richer?

9jalyte:


on the contrary, people like you will continue to turn the table when Igbos try to question some things about governance in Nigeria. What is wrong with Igbos asking why the pace of work was slow. That is what is expected, it is called community oversight or community monitoring of government performance. You will not see it as right because Igbos are doing it.

Igbos are the easiest people to please, because they rarely depend on government. That's why any little government deliverable they appreciate it. The point here is, why do people see second Niger bridge as a share for the South East but will not consider Oweto bridge as share for the North central or 3rd mainland as that for the SW.

Now you are coming to terms with what am saying.

The problem now is why would people who questioned the pace of a project, now also all of a sudden start questioning the relevance of the same project after it was sped up to conclusion just for them.


What is wrong with you igbos?

DadaHammed:


What have gained from antagonizing the East since them born you? Have you become richer?

How? You should be old enough to differenciate antagonising something from demanding a clearer Clarification.

lhordspy:


Now you are coming to terms with what am saying.

The problem now is why will people who questioned the pace of a project, now also all of a sudden start questioning the relevance of the same project after it was sped up to conclusion just for them.


What is wrong with you igbos?

It is you who has chosen what to comprehend. First, I didn't question the relevance of the Bridge. Even Street like a project is relevant. I asked only one question,
- Why are they counting that project as if it is for South East, Not either Anabra or Delta or say for Both States, but will not count Oweto bridge for North Central and not for Benue or Nasarawa.

9jalyte:


It is you who has chosen what to comprehend. First, I didn't question the relevance of the Bridge. Even Street like a project is relevant. I asked only one question,
- Why are they counting that project as if it is for South East, Not either Anabra or Delta or say for Both States, but will not count Oweto bridge for North Central and not for Benue or Nasarawa.

Who typed this:

"For years, the Igbos have topped the chat on travelling and that has been going on without the second Niger bridge. So, that's not like an urgent need of the Igbos is met."

This was part of the first reply you typed to me on this thread.

Sir, just calm down. I see you are even confuse yourself. Or maybe except there are two different people inside you taking turns to make opinion.

lhordspy:



Who typed this:

"For years, the Igbos have topped the chat on travelling and that has been going on without the second Niger bridge. So, that's not like an urgent need of the Igbos is met."

This was part of the first reply you typed to me on this thread.

Sir, just calm down. I see you are even confuse yourself. Or maybe except there are two different people inside you taking turns to make opinion.

So, what we are battling with here is the "urgent need" and "relevance". Even if you build ten of them in Anambra today, it will not take away the more pressing needs, though those can still be considered relevant needs. I hope it is clearer this way.

But you seem to be shying away to the main point here. How is second Niger bridge a project for the Southeast and not for Anambra/Delta and why have you not called Oweto bridge project for North Central and not for Nasarawa/Benue.