LecciGucci:
C.R.A.R.P

dplordx:


Strafor is used by the CIA and made up of its ex agents. They know what they are saying. I don't know why they won't even give you that Biafra sef.

FeloniousFelon:
Biafra will become more prosperous than any other region or nation in Africa for the simple reason that it will be peaceful and stable.

kjhova:


Superlative expressions like this can be worrisome as it glosses over potential problems that need clear minded attention early on in the life of a new republic.

kjhova:


Superlative expressions like this can be worrisome as it glosses over potential problems that need clear minded attention early on in the life of a new republic.

FeloniousFelon:


Biafra will be culturally and spiritually one.

Any other problems will be political in nature.

Mind you the SE is the region that witnesses little or no political upheavals during elections.

The case of Anambra gubernatorial elections with all the heavy weights and billionaires vying for the governorship seat with no election violence is a case in point.

slimfit1:


Really when you still complain about the governor coming only from one local government or senatorial district. Goodluck

kjhova:
[s]The arrest in Nigeria of the UK-based Radio Biafra “director” Nnamdi Kanu last year has brought to the fore the clamour for a separatist Biafran nation. The rise of Kanu, and his movement, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, shows that unless the issue is tackled at its root, newer, more sophisticated movements among ever-younger generations demanding Biafra will keep rising.

This report does not make a case either for or against the independence of the Igbo people of Nigeria. The purpose of this report is to empirically examine Biafra, its history, its viability, the level of support it enjoys and objectively provide a case for or against Biafran secession...

Outside of the oil debate, the Biafra nation lacks the financial markets infrastructure that is required to support the economy. It would have to develop a financial capital from scratch – probably at Onitsha, a busy market town.

Currently, all of Nigeria’s banks are headquartered in Lagos. It is hard to see any of them relocating all of their operations to the new country. Just as the banks are based out of Lagos, so are the industrial conglomerates – the new country would therefore need new banks and new conglomerates. It is believed that the Nnewi-Aba-Onitsha axis will supply this. However, this assumption is very hopeful. In addition, the new nation’s borrowing costs, by virtue of its size and pedigree, would almost certainly be higher. Its bond market would be small and illiquid.

A big problem could be its currency. Proponents want to re- launch the Biafra Pound which existed during the civil war; others have discussed maintaining use of the Naira. This second option would imply entering a monetary union without fiscal union, a set-up that has proved disastrous in Europe.

The new nation would suffer restrictions in trying to access Nigeria’s 120 million+ market. Currently there are no borders, customs checks, separate administrative, accounting or tax procedures on the movement of labour, goods or services. The separation of the two states would require new border posts to be set up, and the dynamics of international trade would take root thereby eroding the benefits of a single market. In addition to attracting foreign investments, the independent nation would need quickly to establish the legal and administrative framework to promote its interests in the global market place. This would require enhanced skills and capabilities in a range of areas that are now the responsibility of the Nigerian Government. Whilst there are Igbos around the globe with these skills, attracting them to this project may prove di cult.

Much of the new nation’s budget will be devoted to defence. Surrounded by a larger and very hostile Nigerian nation on all sides, it is inevitable that border clashes will happen and Biafra will need to equip itself for defence very quickly, which will likely prove to be an expensive and draining venture on much needed public funds.

It is actually difficult to find positives in this independence story. The region has no tourist draws, no significant solid mineral deposits apart from medium grade coal. If the Igbos really want independence for political or cultural reasons, they should go for it. One cannot place monetary value on national pride. However, analysed factually, it is not the best course of action.

https://www.stratfor.com/the-hub/biafra-question-sifting-facts-sentiments[/s]

omohayek:

"Cast not thy pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." Expecting sober, cautious, objective reasoning from this lot is not to be expected. At best thoughtful suggestions like yours will earn you no more than the usual "Afonja!" sobriquet accompanied by pictures of various men with prominent tribal marks. This is a faith-based movement, not a rational one, with heretics and doubters seen to be in need of severe reprimands.

FeloniousFelon:


And how is that any of your concern afonja?

Is your sophisticated SW any better than the SE?

No matter how comfortable a house nigga is than the field niggas, he still remains a nigga.

omohayek:

I knew your imbeciles wouldn't disappoint: if you'd bothered to look up my post history before spewing your tripe, you'd know that I fully support your right to secession, as at the very least it will mean we will be able to rid ourselves of the likes of you for good. Thanks for showing up and illustrating what I meant about pearls before swine, though!

FeloniousFelon:



Nobody asked for your opinion and permission towards Biafra restoration.

Now go and recite your daily koranic verses