Cosbyrich:
GUESS WHERE THIS IS....lol

Musiwa419:
That is Ibadan ofcourse. That is the picture of Mapo Hall. Opposite it is the state of Balogun Oderinlo of the 1840 Osogbo war fame

IlekeHD:

That's the big elephant in the room. I think we're on the defensive mode. We're trying to defend our moves and actions. Yorubas do not attack, we defend [which can be disabling].

Yorubas are collective people. Once the word starts spreading.....well.

IyaIode:

This can't be Ibadan, the volume of water in the background says lagos

Aareonakakanfo:
IyaIode i prefer Aregbe's policies to that of every other south-west governor even though he couldn't sustain it

Shymm3x:


Personally, I don't think it has anything to do with "defensive mode". It is more of a house in disarray and divided - with one side that sold its soul to PDP for a plate of porridge. And a next side in APC that got outwitted in the scheme of things. I had a lot of hope in the one in APC, to even push for federalism once they win, since they controlled the party structure during the elections...but they failed woefully and lost in the subsequent powerplay to the cow jockeys lol.

As for the one in PDP - they're making a lot of noise now to passively antagonise the APC faction, by being loud, about a cause that's definitely just - but I still don't rate them. The both sides just need to bury the hatchet and talk about the way forward for Yorubas. Yoruba is bigger than party politics and Nigeria. We were there before Nigeria and we'll be there after Nigeria. The way forward is what we need now since both already lost, unless some pseuds want to live in denial.

IlekeHD:

Problem is, if Yorubas don't play this power play game, I fear the North will suck Nigeria dry. We're the only ones in their path.

Nigeria is a chess game.

Shymm3x:


Yes, he started off well and he was on my list of the Yoruba governors I like - but he failed woefully at the end. I don't think you can put that on him cos the state is very poor and the meagre allocations can't sustain the big dreams he had.

He should have looked for ways to increase the state's IGR before embarking on that big dream. I believe a lot Yorubas in the new world visit Osun annually for all kinds of festivals. That's one area he should have invested heavily in and perhaps other areas to boost the state's revenue - before anything else. Regardless, I like a lot of his policies though.

Shymm3x:


Yes, he started off well and he was on my list of the Yoruba governors I like - but he failed woefully at the end. I don't think you can put that on him cos the state is very poor and the meagre allocations can't sustain the big dreams he had.

He should have looked for ways to increase the state's IGR before embarking on that big dream. I believe a lot Yorubas in the new world visit Osun annually for all kinds of festivals. That's one area he should have invested heavily in and perhaps other areas to boost the state's revenue - before anything else. Regardless, I like a lot of his policies though.

superstar1:


Aregbe was never sincere. He is more of. A noise maker than realist.

He does not think through his plans before acting or implementing.

He is not a leader worthy of emulation in anyway.

IlekeHD:


Problem is, if Yorubas don't play this power play game, I fear the North will suck Nigeria dry. We're the only ones in their path.

Nigeria is a chess game.

Shymm3x:


I never said he's worthy of emulation. I just like the policies.

At the end of day, for a country to grow - you must invest heavily in education and make the kids interested in school. And he did try to do that. He just never executed it properly.

Shymm3x:


But you can't win against them based on how the country is structured. Cover ya rear end before reaching for a pipe-dream. Err, they got a ceremonial post in the powerplay, while the home front is in disarray and divided, and other groups gaining ground in the SW.

Shymm3x:
Will be back.

I need to focus on the gym for the next 1hr.

superstar1:


We can when the chips are down.

We did it during June 12 actualisation struggle. We are the only ones that can checkmate those guys in this country, provided we are united the way we did during the June 12 wahala.

IlekeHD:


Problem is, if Yorubas don't play this power play game, I fear the North will suck Nigeria dry. We're the only ones in their path.

Nigeria is a chess game.

Gbawe:


The problem is that Yoruba leaders of the past were myopic and obsessed with frivolities. I don't see any reason why any well-led region in Nigeria cannot be exemplary, developed and united if led by visionary men and women who can focus on what matter the most. For example, the SW should be able to cobble together efficient solutions for things it can control like the provision of potable water, adequate healthcare, transport infrastructure et al. The current crop of Yoruba leaders simply need to be visionary, highly dedicated and disciplined. No region is constrained to work at Nigeria's pace if its leaders are driven, talented and dedicated.

IlekeHD:


What united us during the June 12 saga?

Why don't we have the same elements today?

Gbawe:


The problem is that Yoruba leaders of the past were myopic and obsessed with frivolities. I don't see any reason why any well-led region in Nigeria cannot be exemplary, developed and united if led by visionary men and women who can focus on what matter the most. For example, the SW should be able to cobble together efficient solutions for things it can control like the provision of potable water, adequate healthcare, transport infrastructure et al. The current crop of Yoruba leaders simply need to be visionary, highly dedicated and disciplined. No region is constrained to work at Nigeria's pace if its leaders are driven, talented and dedicated.

Aareonakakanfo:




I've only thought of myself as a kakanfo




Legendary warrior war titi wo four

Cosbyrich:
You must like to be in the midst of war.You a warrior of some sort?

Looool you dey whine me abi? ehn ritchiee

Aareonakakanfo:




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Looool you dey whine me abi? ehn ritchiee

IlekeHD:


Yes. Imagine how Buhari boldly selects Northerners (90%) yet Yoruba mumunatus keep supporting his moves, stating that the most qualified should get the positions. Do we not have qualified Yorubas for the positions?

superstar1:

In terms of having a clue about what a leader should do, I give that to him.

He lacks implementation skills totally. Some of the ideas are laudable and novel but he lacks the discipline and administrative skills to see them through.

IlekeHD:


Gym aka burger king.

Okay

Shymm3x:


But can you blame him? What did those before him do? When you're in a competitive environment like that, where interests diverge, along different fault lines - it is natural to play like that. Heck, the politics is tribal. At the end of the day, it is the same everywhere across the globe - the word "tribal" just varies from place to place. In certain climes, it is ethnicity/race/association - depending on how everything is structured. That is why David Cameron packed all his Eton schoolmates and folks from Southern England into his government. Ditto George Bush and how he packed his mates from Yale and skull & bones into his government. And why black folks in America are complaining about the lack of proper black representation in Obama's government despite the fact that he's just a mere figure-head POTUS - a mere appendage with no power. Only disillusioned plebs call themselves "detribalised".

You can only fault him for not playing ball the right away and maintaining loyalty since two regions put him in power. Aside that, you can't fault him for anything else. The only m0rons out there are the ones who don't know they have lost out but still hanging onto a caricature to the detriment of their people. Buhari's moves are very strategic and he knows what he's doing. Northerners aren't as dumb as most vacuous/loud Southerners think - Ahmadu Bello schooled them about supreme politics, hence no matter what cards the Southerners play, they always into their hands and hand them more dominion over the country.

As the campaign for the diversification of the economy from the non-oil sector rages on, Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode and his Ogun State counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun have called for more investment in the tourism and hospitality sector.

The governors, who were guests at the Maiden 2015 Business retreat of the South West branch of the Hoteliers Association of Nigeria, in Abeokuta, maintained that the potentials in the tourism and hospitality sector still remain underutilised.

Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Olufunmilayo Balogun, said “our economy is undergoing a serious challenges in Nigeria and it is imperative on us to divert into the non-oil sector which tourism, art and hospitality can offer.”


While seeking cooperation of hoteliers in the state, the governor stressed the need for compliance with the law of the state, adding, “it is not just about registration and certification but having a harmonious relationships that will enhance the smooth operations of the business environment”.

He, however, assured that the governor is determined to make Lagos State safest prime destinations in Africa”

Amosun, who was represented by a Director in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs Aderonke Tokunbo-Peters, said the state government, which is tourism friendly, will continue to collaborate with stakeholders in developing the sectors.

In his speech, the president of the association in the south west, Chief Adoroh Jerome said the retreat is being put together to enable hoteliers and critical stakeholders from the south-west come together and deliberate on issues affecting the industry, and find solutions on how to move it forward using the platform of a virile strong and development association.

IlekeHD:
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- Daily Times