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For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 2:37pm On Jul 27 |
Two more ECONOMIC capitals needs to be built from scratch in Calabar and portharcourt and possibly Kaduna and lokoja. The money proposed for the LAGOS Calabar way,should have been used to invest in Calabar, as a new centre of economy.just the way Abuja was built. Not only will it foster development but will engender healthy cooperation and competition amonst the economic blocks. It will also assuage the fear of the Yorubas of loosing their precious LAGOS( former Nigerias capital) LAGOS was a colonial and FG initiative It was never a Yoruba initiative 2 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 2:52pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution: See this one Calabar was the first capital of Nigeria until WW1 and German Cameroun next door forced Lugard to move the capital to Lagos Calabar was reduced to a mere province under the Old Eastern Region with Enugu built from scratch using the resources from minority provinces. It's now you remember Calabar. When Calabar was trapped in your eastern Region it was totally neglected for Enugu project. Where is that your Enugu today in the scheme of things ? It's good that you are all now seeing the tribal bigotry and Ibo supremacist ideology and practices of Zik and his minions. Instead of ensuring Calabar compete with Lagos, Zik was more bothered dragging Lagos and building Enugu . It's now you see the strategic geo-economic relevance of calabar. Good morning. 22 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 2:54pm On Jul 27 |
MossadAgent: LAGOS was Nigerias capital not calabar or enugu 10 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:00pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:Lagos was separate from South and Northern regions Lagos colony was later joined with Southern Nigeria in 1906 or so. Lagos had been a business district for nearly 200 years before it was joined with Southern Nigeria. However, under the military the other parts of Lagos was forcefully made Lagos like Ikeja business district etc.. Nonetheless, Lagos is not the capital of Nigeria anymore, Focus on Abuja.. 30 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Horus(m): 3:02pm On Jul 27 |
Go to the root cause of the problem first. For Nigeria to progress The FG Needs to implement the death penalty for corruption 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Remman(m): 3:04pm On Jul 27 |
This is another strategy to loot. Our politicians (including Governors) since Buhari don't have the brain for economic development, all the see is opportunity to loot in the guise of project. The best thing would be to give any willing individual not less than N10million grant or long term loan to do business with strong agreement that the person would produce in Nigeria and daily monitoring of the person's business activities as well as heavy sanction or prison sentence where they default, just like China did and today they're one of the top productive economy in the world. If we want to grow, we need new set of politicians with a better mindset, but we can only get those possibly from diaspora Nigerians. |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 3:08pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: You are lying ,Lagos was not viable till the British claimed it in 1856, then it became a capital atleast cc 1914 till 1991. LAGOS was a British to FG initiative 6 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:13pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:Lagos was not viable but it's one of few cities or state in Nigeria that Adopted a name European traders gave to it. Lagos has been viable since before the beginning of slave trade long before the British thought of coming to Africa.. 30 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 3:19pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: You are very wrong,pls read more about Lagos 2 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:21pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:You are the one that needs to read more about Lagos sir.. Even Bini had a port for trading in lagos and Oyo also had a port for trading in Lagos. 29 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 3:41pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: Oyo used the whydah port in Benin Republic not the LAGOS port, Benin used the port at ghotun,not the LAGOS port. Until improvements to ships in the mid to late 19th century 18th century ships had difficulty berthing in LAGOS ports due to the terrain etc You Yorubas need to do soul searching about the knowledge you hold,I have come to realise the Yorubas are victims of a lot of miseducation and misinformation. It's a honest genuine concern 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Chinkoalhaji34: 3:43pm On Jul 27 |
The idea of having multiple capitals is quite intriguing. It could decentralize governance and ensure that resources are distributed more evenly across the nation. Imagine how much development could spring up in those regions! However, the logistics of it all must be carefully considered. How will the infrastructure support this? What about the security and administrative aspects? It's essential we have a well-thought-out plan in place. But if done right, this could be a game changer for Nigeria. A step towards real progress! Let's hope the FG takes this seriously and engages the right stakeholders in the conversation. 24 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:49pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution: OYO used port in Ajase, Port Novo in Benin Republic and Apapa in Lagos https://tankterminals.com/news/the-story-of-the-amazing-apara-oshodi-oworonshoki-ojota-expressway/ 30 Likes
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Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 3:52pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: This is wrong info,look for authentic publications 2 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by haffaze777(m): 3:53pm On Jul 27 |
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Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:54pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:You have no idea of what you talking about. Everyone knows Apapa town founded by Oyos. The indigenous people of the Area are aware. 28 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 3:55pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: Read and research stop believing in fairy tales and fables 1 Like |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 3:57pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:You are the one that shouldn't allow your obvious prejudice towards Yorubas to cloud your judgment and research. We learn everyday and I have taught you something about Lagos state today. 30 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by babasolution: 4:00pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: I have not seen anywere else that proves the info on that piece / blog |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 4:04pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution:if you are willing to research, you will get adequate information. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 4:17pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution: Calabar was the first capital of Nigeria. The colonial House of govt is now the Calabar Museum. Do you know anything other than to falsely claim "we iz juice". 3 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 4:21pm On Jul 27 |
Not the first time I have seen a similar stupid thread created by another IPOB dunce The first time I saw such foolishness was a post by an IPOB who was calling for zoning of the federal capital and he proposed it should start with Enugu. How is this of any benefit to Nigerians ? Only a people who are solely bent on federal handouts will reason like this. When we are thinking of stripping the FG to its bare minimum responsibility and powers, some are pushing for rotational federal capital so that all the resources in Nigeria will be diverted to develop their backward enclaves. Are these the kind of people who will support restructuring talk more of seeking independence ? 6 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Never4getU: 4:30pm On Jul 27 |
babasolution: It can only foster migration of citizens to scout menial jobs nothing more. |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by sIfioksq: 4:39pm On Jul 27 |
Building more capitals is a bold and visionary idea! It shows the FG is thinking ahead for the future of Nigeria. This could enhance governance and decentralize power, making it easier for people to access resources and opportunities. Let's hope they explore this idea thoroughly! |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by OfoIgbo: 4:42pm On Jul 27 |
MossadAgent: Coal was the major natural resource in the eastern region, and Port Harcourt was built with coal money from the Enugu region. Oil was only discovered in the late 50s and more seriously exploited in the 60s and 70s, so Enugu was not built with money from the SS. And by the way, 4 new commercial capitals need to be built in the remaining 4 regions that have no federally-constructed economic capitals. One capital in the SS One capital in the SE One capital in the NW One capital in the NE This is a project that senators from all these regions ought to work together to achieve. The SW already has Lagos, and the NC already has Abuja. There are 72 senators from the zones with no federal capitals. They can cooperate to achieve this. At least if this is achieved, Yorubas will be happier knowing that they will not be sharing Lagos with citizens from other parts of Nigeria, thus reducing the anxiety of Yorubas regarding Lagos. In such a situation, Igbos and other Nigerians will not mind if Tinubu makes the whole of Lagos, his piggy-bank, as people of other regions will now have their own federally-built cities to manage. cc babasolution 1 Like |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by OfoIgbo: 4:52pm On Jul 27 |
Iamgrey5: Personally I don't want to focus anywhere else. I only want to focus on Igboland. The lawmakers of all the zones with no federal capital (present or past) ought to work together to ensure such is situated for the remaining four regions. Estimate should be made of average federal money that was sunk into Lagos/Abuja over the past 115 years, and the same allocated to the remain four regions. This can't obviously happen overnight, but within a period of 50 years, so that Yorubas will be happy, knowing that Lagos will no longer be shared with other groups. Also the other groups will be happy, seeing that they have their own federal territories. 1 Like |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by Iamgrey5(m): 4:57pm On Jul 27 |
OfoIgbo:Good luck with that. 1 Like |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 5:00pm On Jul 27 |
OfoIgbo: So four federal capitals . Why not just return to regionalism and have the existing geopolitcal zones have autonomy ? You won't see this but want federal govt and Nigerians to come and build you a capital in your SE. They have you SEDC and this is what you are now pushing for. 3 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by OfoIgbo: 5:09pm On Jul 27 |
MossadAgent: My proposal will ensure that every region is not short-changed. Huge federal resources were pumped into both Abuja and Lagos. I have never read where you criticized the federal investments into Lagos and Abuja. All of a sudden, you have problems now that I am proposing that huge federal resources ought to be pumped into the remaining 4 regions with no federal capital. No be juju be that Especially now that Yorubas want no other group sharing Lagos with them. The obvious solution is for the remaining 4 regions to work together to ensure the same level of federal investment and infrastructure that have been situated in Lagos/Abuja, are also situated in the other regions with no federal cities. You should be happy with the proposal, after all it gives you the audacity to now tell Igbos to relocate to their own federal city, which btw, should be constructed in a territory with some sea access. I propose that for the SE, the new city ought to be constructed in one of these territories, Ohaobu in Abia state of Oseakwa in Anambra state. 1 Like |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 5:12pm On Jul 27 |
OfoIgbo: And where will the money that will be used to build you a spanking new FCT in your SE come from? Pls, don't say from same federal govt purse. I am waiting . 2 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by OfoIgbo: 5:50pm On Jul 27 |
MossadAgent: The money to construct these federal cities in the remaining 4 geopolitical zones will come FROM THE SAME FEDERAL GOVT PURSE used in financing all the federal infrastructures you find in Lagos and Abuja. Left to me, there will be no further federal input in Lagos and Abuja, until all the other zones come up to speed, development-wise. Enough of this monkey dey work, baboon dey chop mentality in Nigeria 2 Likes |
Re: For Nigeria To Progress The FG Needs To Build 2 More Capitals by MossadAgent: 5:55pm On Jul 27 |
OfoIgbo: And the federal purse is financed from where ? You still want to take more wealth from SS oil wells . 2 Likes |
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