Lagos’ state governor was dismayed to read about a new hospital opening in Ghana’s capital Accra last year. The name was familiar: the investors had come to his city — Africa’s largest — first, but looked elsewhere when it could not deliver the tax holidays and visa-free entry they wanted.“ These were some difficult moments for us, because all of the things they were asking at that time . . . [were] deliverables that were only at the federal level,” said Babajide Sanwo-Olu in an interview with the Financial Times.

As Nigeria reels from its second recession in less than five years and confronts a deadly coronavirus second wave, Mr Sanwo-Olu wants greater autonomy for the country’s commercial capital to allow it to better compete for investment with an African state with a far smaller economy than the megacity.


https://www.ft.com/content/eca6f672-4ee6-4dd0-94c4-9213294b61fb

Na him lost sanwo. If human no come angry pig will come and treat his stubbornness

As if they don't know for years

Lagos need that special status law urgently! Gbajabiamila and other progressive lawmakers should act fast and get it passed.

seunmsg:
Lagos need that special status law urgently!

But was rejected when it was raised.
Not only Lagos needs it.

South west needs it

Sammy07:


But was rejected when it was raised.
Not only Lagos needs it.

South west needs it

Our friends from the other side of the south joined Saraki and some ignorant northerners to kill the bill out of envy. What we need is to engage them better this time around. Gbajabiamila and Lawan are on the progressive side, they can get it done.

seunmsg:
Lagos need that special status law urgently! Gbajabiamila and other progressive lawmakers should act fast and get it passed.

na mouth dem de take pass bill

seunmsg:


Our friends from the other side of the south joined Saraki and some ignorant northerners to kill the bill out of envy. What we need is to engage them better this time around. Gbajabiamila and Lawan are on the progressive side, they can get it done.

Akeredolu made mention of it probably 2 months ago or so.

The bill has been re drafted and re written.
With the Attorney generals of the 6 SW states giving it their assertion.
We hope it will be accepted this time.

We already have DAWN and akeredolu said it can be incorporated and both SWDC and DAWN can work together for the betterment of SW.


https://www.nairaland.com/6329892/south-west-governors-push-regional-development

As for our brothers.
Nothing can stop the development of SW.
That's just a fact.

seunmsg:


Our friends from the other side of the south joined Saraki and some ignorant northerners to kill the bill out of envy. What we need is to engage them better this time around. Gbajabiamila and Lawan are on the progressive side, they can get it done.

Anambra also needs special status,let's work together to achieve both of them

Sammy07:


Akeredolu made mention of it probably 2 months ago or so.

The bill has been re drafted and re written.
With the Attorney generals of the 6 SW states giving it their assertion.
We hope it will be accepted this time.

We already have DAWN and akeredolu said it can be incorporated and both SWDC and DAWN can work together for the betterment of SW.


https://www.nairaland.com/6329892/south-west-governors-push-regional-development

As for our brothers.
Nothing can stop the development of SW.
That's just a fact.

You people actually expect the NASS to pass a bill giving special attention to all the SW states?

PaChukwudi44:


You people actually expect the NASS to pass a bill giving special attention to all the SW states?

Let's see how it goes.
If Niger Delta can be given special status

And North East

Then what stops SW? That contributes majorly to non oil revenue for Nigeria?

Sammy07:


Akeredolu made mention of it probably 2 months ago or so.

The bill has been re drafted and re written.
With the Attorney generals of the 6 SW states giving it their assertion.
We hope it will be accepted this time.

We already have DAWN and akeredolu said it can be incorporated and both SWDC and DAWN can work together for the betterment of SW.


https://www.nairaland.com/6329892/south-west-governors-push-regional-development

As for our brothers.
Nothing can stop the development of SW.
That's just a fact.

I remember the thread very well, it was about SWDC. While i have my reservations about regional development commissions based on what we've all seen from NDDC and NEDC, i still support the idea. However, the demand for Lagos to get a special status is different from the demand for SWDC.

Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria and the former administrative capital of the country. All over the world when administrative capital are moved away from a city, the city is given a special status to be able to cope with peculiar challenges it would face as a former capital. Germany and South Africa are good examples.

The special status will grant the state additional revenue from the federation account and also aloow the state government make more decisions as regards economic activities without FG approval. If some of the issues raised by the hospital investors were within the powers of the state government, the hospital would have been built in Lagos and not Ghana. Issues like this is what the special status aims to resolve.

seunmsg:


I remember the thread very well, it was about SWDC. While i have my reservations about regional development commissions based on what we've all seen from NDDC and NEDC, i still support the idea. However, the demand for Lagos to get a special status is different from the demand for SWDC.

Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria and the former administrative capital of the country. All over the world when administrative capital are moved away from a city, the city is given a special status to be able to cope with peculiar challenges it would face as a former capital. Germany and South Africa are good examples.

I understand you but you know the country we dey.
If Lagos is given special status then I doubt if SWDC will see the light of the day.
And Lagos will be for Lagos only

But if SWDC is granted.
It will touch all the 6 SW states. And the development will be faster.

But let's see what will happen sha

Sammy07:


I understand you but you know the country we dey.
If Lagos is given special status then I doubt if SWDC will see the light of the day.
And Lagos will be for Lagos only

But if SWDC is granted.
It will touch all the 6 SW states. And the development will be faster.

But let's see what will happen sha

We can't get SWDC alone. Others will demand for NWDC, SEDC and NCDC. Can the federation bear the financial burden?

seunmsg:


We can't get SWDC alone. Others will demand for NWDC, SEDC and NCDC. Can the federation bear the financial burden?

They will have to bear it noni.
How much is NEDC generating for them to grant them the status?

NDDC we understand but NEDC? No.

Economic immigration, Revenue are enough reasons SWDC should be given.

Keep on leaving the substance and chasing shadows!

Sammy07:


Let's see how it goes.
If Niger Delta can be given special status

And North East

Then what stops SW? That contributes majorly to non oil revenue for Nigeria?

It should be lagos alone getting special status, stop being stupid. Trying to include the whole South West is a poison pill for the bill.

PROUDIGBO:
Keep on leaving the substance and chasing shadows!

We didn't ask for your help

[s]

Aconomist:
It should be lagos alone getting special status, stop being stupid. Trying to include the whole South West is a poison pill for the bill.

[/s]

And NEDC is what?

Sammy07:


And NEDC is what?

Let Lagos stand alone instead of dragging it into your SW politics. Outside of Lagos, the SW is a jungle.

[s]

Aconomist:
Let Lagos stand alone instead of dragging it into your SW politics. Outside of Lagos, the SW is a jungle.

[/s]

Your region is not doing better than SW

seunmsg:


I remember the thread very well, it was about SWDC. While i have my reservations about regional development commissions based on what we've all seen from NDDC and NEDC, i still support the idea. However, the demand for Lagos to get a special status is different from the demand for SWDC.

Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria and the former administrative capital of the country. All over the world when administrative capital are moved away from a city, the city is given a special status to be able to cope with peculiar challenges it would face as a former capital. Germany and South Africa are good examples.

The special status will grant the state additional revenue from the federation account and also aloow the state government make more decisions as regards economic activities without FG approval. If some of the issues raised by the hospital investors were within the powers of the state government, the hospital would have been built in Lagos and not Ghana. Issues like this is what the special status aims to resolve.

Bingo. Lagos is Nigeria's Hong Kong. Lumping it together with wilderness areas like Oyo, Osun and Eketi would be a disservice to Lagos. It needs to stand alone.

seunmsg:


Our friends from the other side of the south joined Saraki and some ignorant northerners to kill the bill out of envy. What we need is to engage them better this time around. Gbajabiamila and Lawan are on the progressive side, they can get it done.

Fulani has taken over your land

Danzakidakura:
Fulani has taken over your land

Yes o. Especially Abia and Ebonyin land.

PaChukwudi44:


You people actually expect the NASS to pass a bill giving special attention to all the SW states?

seunmsg:


Our friends from the other side of the south joined Saraki and some ignorant northerners to kill the bill out of envy. What we need is to engage them better this time around. Gbajabiamila and Lawan are on the progressive side, they can get it done.

but you people gave a yes to North East development commission that the region is a war zone, but gave a no to the south East development commission that we have recovered from the civil war

what is good for you is also good for us, same special status you need we need it too

Sammy07:


Let's see how it goes.
If Niger Delta can be given special status

And North East

Then what stops SW? That contributes majorly to non oil revenue for Nigeria?

SW don't contribute shit to FG, stop this rubbish propaganda already

Sammy07:


Your region is not doing better than SW

Says an ignorant monkey

Shaolin0147:
Says an ignorant monkey

I dare you to tell me your region.
Its not doing better than SW

post=98672673] Says an ignorant monkey[/quote][quote author=:
Bingo. Lagos is Nigeria's Hong Kong. Lumping it together with wilderness areas like Oyo, Osun and Eketi would be a disservice to Lagos. It needs to stand alone.

Chai!!!!!! LWKMD!!!!!!!

See finishing!!!!!

See as them dey bulala their yansh and yet Na ebonyi,anambra be their problem!!!!
See as sammy07 dake,humble finish!!!! The fear of their master izza zha beginning of wisdom
ignorant monkey I.M.

bingo,as in aja
I DEY LAFF o

seunmsg:


Yes o. Especially Abia and Ebonyin land.

See?!

Somebody from ur masters called you b.ngo but instead,you respond with ebonyi anambra,chai!!!!!

Na today you realize that abi?