oldenglish: Everything thing boils down to over crowded the port is. Decongest the port by making use of other ports around the country but some part of the country will die to see it happen. The same thing is happening at MMA. If their is a functioning port in benue I don't see the reason why a farm produce from Kano or sokoto should risk his life and produce driving to Lagos to export his produce, same goes to people from the east and south.

So who takes the blame?

oldenglish: Everything thing boils down to over crowded the port is. Decongest the port by making use of other ports around the country but some part of the country will die to see it happen. The same thing is happening at MMA. If their is a functioning port in benue I don't see the reason why a farm produce from Kano or sokoto should risk his life and produce driving to Lagos to export his produce, same goes to people from the east and south.

People hate the truth, expect them to disagree with you. Decongest Apapa port, by sending cargo and vessels to other fully functional ports, this gridlock in Apapa will go away.

hensben: you mean to say make more promises to win the heart of the electorate though, our vote doesnt count.

No! not promises, but hard work.
Cant you see... The year before every election, abandoned projects are been completed. there is also, always a drastic increase in infrastructure and better living condition for the masses
No matter their (political leaders) motives we should atleast be happy that there is an increase in development in the country!

atlwireles:

People hate the truth, expect them to disagree with you. Decongest Apapa port, by sending cargo and vessels to other fully functional ports, this gridlock in Apapa will go away.

Who is going to decongest Apapa ports? The tanker and trailer drivers?

Keep dancing around the issue.

oldenglish: Everything thing boils down to over crowded the port is. Decongest the port by making use of other ports around the country but some part of the country will die to see it happen. The same thing is happening at MMA. If their is a functioning port in benue I don't see the reason why a farm produce from Kano or sokoto should risk his life and produce driving to Lagos to export his produce, same goes to people from the east and south.

it's still FG blame na

States are even going the extra line to create business in their ports, by punishing exporters. Because government policy makes apapa the only gateway


A disagreement over a levy imposed by the Cross Rivers state government has halted Cocoa shipments in the last week from the state.

Nigeria’s second-largest cocoa grower introduced a charge of N5,000 ($30.90) per tonne of cocoa on exporters who ship beans through ports other than the state’s Calabar seaport, which diminished its viability, a Reuters report credits a trade body as saying.

Godwin Ukwu, spokesman for the Cocoa Association of Nigeria, said on Wednesday about 500 tonnes of cocoa due for export were held over the week after the local government refused to comply with a court order that it discontinue the duty.

Taxes on exports including cocoa are usually collected by the federal government.ONLY AT THE APAPA PORT
“The levy came into being in 2011 … but we went to court to challenge it and we got a judgment restraining the government from collecting the money,” Ukwu said, noting that shipments will resume once the levy is cancelled.

Officials from the state government were not immediately available to comment.

Cocoa exports from Cross Rivers are usually destined for Europe.

Abundant rain and sunshine in the two main cocoa areas of Ondo state and Cross Rivers last month have helped the crop but there are fears that a lack of sun may allow diseases to spread hurt bean quality.

Ukwu said the logjam could affect output this season as farmers approach the main crop with export delays. Nigeria typically produces around 250,000 tonnes every year. Official figures for 2013/2014 cocoa output have not yet been released.

Cross Rivers is the second-largest grower with annual volumes of around 60,000 tonnes, in the world’s fourth biggest cocoa producer.

The state aims to generate revenue through its seaport and compete with more established seaports in the commercial capital Lagos. Farmers said they paid around 300 million naira last year to the state government in levies.

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There's one thing we are forgetting, What brought about too much Trailers on our Roads = the Collapse of Nigeria Railway. Who killed Nigeria Railway?= IBB. Y? To enrich DANGOTE. So u c someone gets rich with every lapses in Nigeria. God will help Us

ilugunboy:

Who is going to decongest Apapa ports? The tanker and trailer drivers?

Keep dancing around the issue.

I'm not dancing around the issue. Sometimes government is tired of the tribal and zonal exchange such decisions bring. You want people to now accuse the government of economic sabotage against Lagos and the SW? That's why we live with problems in Nigeria that have simple answers.

Well this road is under repair but the contractor neglected it over a long time ...this is my vincinity ok I see what happens everyday koro koro its a pitiful site ..hey 2 weeks to rrepair that long road full of vehichles and tankers and container trucks somethin dey worry una presido for brain am not sure the

chamboy: who are u

Wtf!!!

.....beware!! Election is near...afterall they 'v been seeing it like that.......yeye talk

atlwireles:

I'm not dancing around the issue. Sometimes government is tired of the tribal and zonal exchange such decisions bring. You want people to now accuse the government of economic sabotage against Lagos and the SW? That's why we live with problems in Nigeria that have simple answers.

You see! This is the problem with an average Nigerian.....always eager to shift their responsibilities and shortcomings on others....never accepting responsibility for anything.

So you believe that the congestion is caused by Lagos and the people of SW inadvertently ?

In normal climes, the state of that road in view of its pivotal rolevto the nation's economy is an impeachable offence for the president.

GEJ should use this oppotunity to sell himself

ilugunboy:

You see! This is the problem with an average Nigerian.....always eager to shift their responsibilities and shortcomings on others....never accepting responsibility for anything.

So you believe that the congestion is caused by Lagos and the people of SW inadvertently ?

Why put words in my mouth? Moving vessels to other ports will decongest the ports, but at the same time, the economic impact on the Lagos axis will be grossly negative. Saying its shifting responsibility is simply turning a blind eye to the reality in the country. The congestion was never caused by Lagos or the people of the SW, but a policy,that was advantageous to them for a long time and today only produces more headache than they ever expected.

ilugunboy:

So who takes the blame?

This is the only question Nigerians know how to ask.

MissMeiya:

This is the only question Nigerians know how to ask.

When things are moving in the wrong direction..it's only appropriate to ask questions....when you ask question, you are seeking knowledge.

Am not afraid to ask questions.

ilugunboy:


When things are moving in the wrong direction..it's only appropriate to ask questions....when you ask question, you are seeking knowledge.

Am not afraid to ask questions.

That particular question is utterly unproductive and a waste of time. Yet it is the only question Nigerians can ask. No other question.

All those applauding dis move are shameless. Is it wen election is near dey should start making empty promises? Let me refresh ur memory a bit it was during d campaign of 2007 election ur president now noticed d road to d lagos airport frm oshodi needs fixing bt he visited lagos severally and never deemed it fit to fix it despite d repeated cries and appeal for d repair. Another buffon said fashola is busy collecting tax and not fixing d roads. Mr eagle child please ask ur president that out of all d money lagos generates into d federal govt purse, wat % of it does lagos get? How much does each state generate. Tell your idiotic president to visit d parents of d chibok gals rather than than attending political campaigns.

MissMeiya:

That particular question is utterly unproductive and a waste of time. Yet it is the only question Nigerians can ask. No other question.

That is your opinion....and honestly you are perfectly entitled to it.

Asking about the relevant arm of government to hold responsible to the abysmal state of the the major artery road leading into the nation premier sea-port to me is not unproductive as there has been claims and counter-claims on who has jurisdiction on the road.

ilugunboy:

That is your opinion....and honestly you are perfectly entitled to it.

Asking about the relevant arm of government to hold responsible to the abysmal state of the the major artery road leading into the nation premier sea-port to me is not unproductive as there has been claims and counter-claims on who has jurisdiction on the road.

So what does it solve? Knowing who is to blame for something that already happened. What does that information do for Nigeria?

bibelo: All those applauding dis move are shameless. Is it wen election is near dey should start making empty promises? Let me refresh ur memory a bit it was during d campaign of 2007 election ur president now noticed d road to d lagos airport frm oshodi needs fixing bt he visited lagos severally and never deemed it fit to fix it despite d repeated cries and appeal for d repair. Another buffon said fashola is busy collecting tax and not fixing d roads. Mr eagle child please ask ur president that out of all d money lagos generates into d federal govt purse, wat % of it does lagos get? How much does each state generate. Tell your idiotic president to visit d parents of d chibok gals rather than than attending political campaigns.

Sometimes its better to hold one's peace, than spew boat load of crap. Nigeria has 36 states, go and research how many roads the federal government is constructing for other states. Even states that generate, 300% times more revenue than lagos.

MissMeiya:

So what does it solve? Knowing who is to blame for something that already happened. What does that information do for Nigeria?

Oh well....I love being optimistic... that the more you probe government...the more you are likely going to get them to act and live up to their responsibilities.

ilugunboy:

Oh well....I love being optimistic... that the more you probe government...the more you are likely going to get them to act and live up to their responsibilities.

this d only reason I c sense in apc

pheesayor: Not when we have to remind him of his responsibilities everytime.

Yes it is our responsibility as citizens to report and remind the government the roads that are not good enough to walk on. FG may not be passing every road so they may not know that it is not good for us. Everyone has a duty to do as a good citizen, report any problem you see and the people responsible for solving the problem will do it.

pheesayor: no, because it took the outcry of the governor and residents

Yes it is our responsibility as citizens to report and remind the government the roads that are not good enough to walk on. FG may not be passing every road so they may not know that it is not good for us. Everyone has a duty to do as a good citizen, report any problem you see and the people responsible for solving the problem will do it.

declaro:

Yes it is our responsibility as citizens to report and remind the government the roads that are not good enough to walk on. FG may not be passing every road so they may not know that it is not good for us. Everyone has a duty to do as a good citizen, report any problem you see and the people responsible for solving the problem will do it.

There's a ministry of works, they have an offices in Lagos and have officers to report. If only the the people in the right places are doing their jobs and if they don't do their jobs it rests on the FG to do something about it which wasn't done before now. No Excuse

atlwireles:
Sometimes its better to hold one's peace, than spew boat load of crap. Nigeria has 36 states, go and research how many roads the federal government is constructing for other states. Even states that generate, 300% times more revenue than lagos.

Please tell me what d duty of FERMA is? Cos after fighting the lagos state government on the jurisdiction over d said federal road what av they done? Please has d federal govt completed d road dats exist abuja to one of the northern states that has been under construction for almost 6years?

Wrong and misleading topic . Is it presidency or FMOW that is responsible for road maintenance & repair?

This can't happen in akwaibom,when our able pdp governor "godswill akpabio" is there.all this apc Governors are bunch of miscreants and lazy bigots eating task payers money,very soon fashola will wait for Obama to repair all the Lagos roads