ROSSIKE: This could very well be a Nigerian-built jet in 2050.

Built by Dangote Aeronautics, the 5th largest aircraft manufacturer on earth in 2050.

HNosegbe: But let's face it: There are some very important changes that need to take place before Nigeria will fulfil it's potential. The biggest of those changes is the evolution of a new brand of politicians who will provide the kind of leadership that will drive the revolution which will produce cities like those Rossike is showing.

I tell my fellow youths all the time that those of us who feel we have something to offer MUST go into politics. It's not enough to criticize non-performing, clueless, visionless and selfish leaders if those of us who feel we can do better don't volunteer themselves for service. It's also not enough to simply turn up every four years to vote in elections, or else it will be a case of smart ones voting for buffoons.

If you know you have something to offer, join a political party today.

"The consequence of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors" - Plato.

HNosegbe:

But why "Dangote"? Why not Rossike?

ROSSIKE:

I fully agree. But I think that new crop of politicians is already manifesting. The likes of Fashola, Duke, Chime, Akpabio, Oshiomohle, Okorocha. Even President Jonathan himself. There is a growing tendency towards legacy as an objective among political leaders, as opposed to the previous sole objective of accumulation.

ROSSIKE:

Ah.. Good point.

Yoruba_Omoge:

Thank you.

I imagine a better Ekiti than that tho. We have less than 4 decades to make this visions come true. Can we do it?

tensazangetsu: Its good to dream op cause such a thing can never ever happen who go build am is it with out current education system that is nothing to write home about in west africa talk less of africa or the whole world south korea has one of the best universities in the world google it and see the rankings seoul national university nigeria can never ever ever ever ever ever ever be like this but like I said its good to dream so let's dream we will reach there in the dream.

ZACHIE: Maiduguri nko?

CFCfan: ^^
Yay! I'm glad Boko Haram was wiped out by then

ROSSIKE:

Yes. By 2050, Maiduguri will be an enlightened centre of Islamic learning and civilization. Producing world class scholars in ethics, history and religious tolerance.

CFCfan: Nice pics, ROSSIKE. Though I would have preferred the Nigeria Airways plane to be a 747

manny4life:

Don't let Omo_Tier get you saying 747, unless you're ready for him

By 2050, like ROSSIKE said, it may even be phased out. Boeing and Airbus has supersonic craft concepts, so you might fly from NY to London in 2hrs...

CFCfan:

That would be AWESOME! I apologize in advance to Omo Tier1
Do you by any chance have any links to those plans?
Thanks.

manny4life:

Ah, they are online. These concepts has been in the media for about 3years now, their only scare I believe is overcoming the Concorde incident and speed and making it affordable.

CFCfan:

Yeah. That concorde accident is still fresh in the memory. I hope that the engineers at both Boeing and Airbus introduce extra safety measures that won't hinder the supersonic speed, but also ensure that the plane isn't easily susceptible to damage.

manny4life:

That one isn't a problem after all, Dubai abi it's Saudi King, one of them placed an order for a BBJ supersonic transporter that cost was it $85 or $185million. One of those figures, they got it. It's just that FAA mandates that when you're in U.S. Airspace, you can't fly no more than 999knots which is about 1.4x the speed of sound. However, these jets are expected to thrust speed up to Mach 4, and it ain't gonna work under FAA or Europe's Airspace limitation.

As for the engineering, I think they got it under control, the Concorde was a sad event that will forever remind us that no matter the best of an equipment, it's always bound to fail.

Cosmopolice: Mehn i cant stop laughing. This would only happen if cows start growing wings.

Eziachi: You really think that its length of time that will make the difference? Well, I got news for you, most Nigerian cities in the 60s looks better than they are in 2013

most had running water in the 60s

They have an airline 30 years ago and today, they have none.

Port Harcourt was nicknamed the garden city in the 60s, today, no one will dare call her that.

In the 70s every Nigerian sports loving young male looks forward to the buoyant national football league and ardent supporters of well ran football teams like IICC, Rangers, Racca, Waterco, Mighty Jets, Spartans, Bendel Insurance, Sharks, Vasco Da Gama etc and its live on tv as well, but in 2013 that league is as good as dead, many don't know it even exist as they all support Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man UTD, Arsenal, Chelsea etc.

CFCfan:

I guess the FAA and the European civil aviation authorities fear a very fast aircraft. If the engineers can convince them (aviation authorities) about the safety of such supersonic aircraft, then those speed limitations have to be removed.

ROSSIKE:

Not at all.

Ekiti in 2050: