maclatunji:
It is a straightforward question. Militants and their supporters will celebrate destroying government infrastructure in the NigerDelta I imagine. However, away from the mindless jubilation, how do pipeline bombing, attacking and kidnapping oil workers bring about growth aond development in the region?

One would think the region would be the most developed by now if it were an effective strategy going by the number of attacks that have occurred in the region since 1999.

Feel free to explain if you have answers to the question s. Don't come here to boast about blowing up things, I have already identified that as mindless, what I want to know is how it is an effective development strategy.

Emycord:
How does it underdevelope nigeria. Someone is aggrieved instead of you to hear from him you suppress him cos he is minority. Then he responds with the only means that you understand: violence. If its affecting only nd will nigeria react? The truth is they are crippling nigeria economy not only nd. Now lets assume lagos port feeds the whole nation will yoruba not act same way ? Before you criticise nd think if its you what will you do

woodcook:
@Op I have a simple question for you once you answer it I will answer yours:

How does the current arrange in Nigeria develops Niger Delta?

gidgiddy:


Lets say you have a water well in your own compound. Out of the goodness of your heart, you allow all your neigbours to benefit from your well by connecting pipies to their homes and beyond. Overtime, you find out the consumotion of your own water by others has become so high that there is no longer enough for you and your faminly. You go to your neigbours neigbours and complain that you want to now control how this water is distributed and shared so as to have enough for your self, but your neigbours ignore you, some even insult you.

How long will it be before you disconnect your neigbours to remind them owns the well?

maclatunji:


You have not answered the question, it is a very simple question.

TonyeBarcanista:
@OP Firstly, who says pipeline vandalism. facilitates ND development?


To answer you, vandalism doesn't cause development but it draws attention to the plight of the people.

Unfortunately, most vandals today are businessmen with backing of politicians that are taking advantage of the plight of the people to further their interest.

maclatunji:
My question is a very simple question, people should not bring diversionary arguments. Those who are blowing pipelines have not said they do so to develop Nigeria. So, for the purpose of this thread, we are leaving out the effects of their activities on Nigeria.

LoveMachine:


You won't get an answer. You will instead receive deflection. They will answer your question with another question with the hope that maybe juuuust maybe they can get you to bite on their fakeout.

QuotaSystem:


This is a weak and very poor analogy for several reasons;

1. The Niger Delta never dug the well, and never had & still doesn't have the capacity to do so.

2. The Niger Delta by law does not own the water in the well, Nigeria does, so there is nothing like "allowing neighbours out of goodness of the heart".

3. The Niger Delta itself benefits from the "water" from the well, even with an added derivation of extra buckets which other neighbors don't enjoy, but the parents of the house are fond of wasting and stealing it so members of its household then start dying of thirst in anger thinking it's due to the neighbors activities.

4. In trying to damage the well dug by the neighbors, the members of the household end up flooding and killing themselves.

What a tragedy brought about by unmitigated stupidity of the household and wickedness of the parents.

maclatunji:


Please, this your post is the worst. I am sure the militants will not agree with you because it elevates their situation from being stupid to crazy. Who breaks the doors and windows of his house to draw attention to his problems?

maclatunji:


If you had asked first you would have had a point. I asked first, my question gets primacy for us to have a discussion.

izombie:
Op here is a question for you . how has not blowing pipelines and oil facilities for decades developed niger delta?

TonyeBarcanista:

My Brother, people do take extreme measure to protest against injustice and oppression. Some do via hunger strike, setting self ablaze or destroying valuables. The Arab spring was sparked by someone setting self ablaze and that drew attention. Some have gone hunger strike and some have taken to carnage. Yes, they are extreme but it is about attention.

However, I belong to Isaac Boro school of thought with respect to ND agitation. It should never be taken advantage of by a few criminal businessmen nor those in search of compensation in the name of pipeline contracts and Amnesty. Hence, I long withdrew my support for carnage.

ificatchmodeh:
The op is not honest..na cunny man...
Na so dem don they use style dey blame naija delta for the environmental degradation wey we dey suffer...
While the steal the crude..and disrespect our traditional system.
Enriching their region and developing their region with the proceed from the degradation.

Op,
Your government believe that the delta regions are fools and illiterates..they made sure we stay down..and use few of our people to achieve that feat over the years..while the suck us..
What made them not to develop the naija delta or even delta and Rivers for the past 50years..yet they built Abuja, expanded lagos,kano,jigawa,e.t.c..
What's infrastructure has your government laid in Rivers for the past 30years..even the airport or seaport..what's happening to our wharfs..forget ship excuse..the whole delta has access to the ocean. why not develop it.

Now there is a conscious awaking in the delta of the vices used by you folks. To put us down..illiteracy is on the decline and people are beginning to ask questions..ideas are raised..actions taking..and you guys are getting scared..cos you..you the op knows the truth..
If not for the agitation will your government even accept the 13%..
Will your government accept amnesty?
Our state representative have their weakness..yes..but we know their limits.

Inasmuch I don't support militancy and. Destruction..if that will draw the attention of your government to their obligation..then let the land burn..
This is 21century..don't come here reasoning. Like the south is in the 18 century.


Meanwhile please don't give me our son story..being there and doing nothing..
Because I guess we all know nigeria oil politics and truth behind Jonathan's candidacy, presidency, and politics.

Is all set up..

maclatunji:


All this your explanation has not addressed the question.

QuotaSystem:


[b]This is a weak and very poor analogy for several reasons;

1. The Niger Delta never dug the well, and never had & still doesn't have the capacity to do so.

[2. The Niger Delta by law does not own the water in the well, Nigeria does, so there is nothing like "allowing neighbours out of goodness of the heart".

3. The Niger Delta itself benefits from the "water" from the well, even with an added derivation of extra buckets which other neighbors don't enjoy, but the parents of the house are fond of wasting and stealing it so members of its household then start dying of thirst in anger thinking it's due to the neighbors activities.

4. In trying to damage the well dug by the neighbors, the members of the household end up flooding and killing themselves.

What a tragedy brought about by unmitigated stupidity of the household and wickedness of the parents. [/b]

maclatunji:


Please, this your post is the worst. I am sure the militants will not agree with you because it elevates their situation from being stupid to crazy. Who breaks the doors and windows of his house to draw attention to his problems?

maclatunji:


You mentioned the Arab spring, considering the fact that it led to the overthrow of several governments, one may argue that it has a degree of effectiveness.

I have not seen any such effect from militant activities in the NigerDelta.

Bobandgreat:


Okay. Its now his house. I thought u said the house is owned by all. For the records, this is the dumbest simple question I have ever seen.

TonyeBarcanista:

I think you aren't getting my point bro.

TonyeBarcanista:

I think you aren't getting my point bro.

ificatchmodeh:


You're not honest...you're been clever with your question..
Believe me... we're smarter than that..
Enjoy!

ificatchmodeh:


Tonye..free that man..

He's not real,he is been mischievous with his question.