too_soon:

You are correct we are always the target!!! even when NDLEA started destroying fake drugs we (Igbos) were the target. And they will not stop targeting us until we stop indulging on illegalities. Biko

A-town:

What is separatist about my comment. It's the truth.
Why should Lagos state have to pay for the North's mistakes (sharia - cutting off hands and turning people to beggars in lagos)?
Why should lagos have to deal with illegal structures simply because people came from other states looking for greener pastures?
Do you know the number of people who complain about health care in lagos state? 90% are not even from lagos and they keep complaining. Most evade taxes and get medical care at the expense of the state govt.
Do you know how many non-lagosians go to lagos state owned tertiary institutions and pay the same rates as lagosians.

Bringing out this points might make it seem separtist but it isn't.
When people start whining, then you have to bring out facts.

The structures are illegal. ILLLLLEEEEEGAALLLLL.
We always seem to look at the western world and always ignore our own.
There are threads urging people to leave the U.S and U.K if things are bad, that people should stop washing plates and all.
Guess what, the same applies in lagos

If you have to survive by errecting illegal stalls in Lagos, YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS IN LAGOS.
Everyone is welcome to Lagos provided they comply with the Laws and regulation of the state.

ow11:

What do you mean by non-Lagosian? That my friend is being separatist. Are you saying only 'non-Lagosians' were affected by the action of the governor?

Was Lagos built by the funds and sweat of only 'Lagosians'? I guess not so why do you then turn around and start blabbing about non-Lagosians. Was the Lagos state owned univerisity built entirely by internally generated funds? Or did it deep into Federal allocation which Lagos contributes so little towards?

Equating Nigerians in the US with Nigerians in Lagos is absurd. Nigerians in Lagos are in Nigeria and are there because the FG has over the years concentrated developmental facilities in the capital and ignored the rest of the country.

The structures are Illegal but I do not agree with wanton destruction without any provision for a new environment using the same reasons why some countries grant amnesty to illegal immigrants that have been living in the country for a long while. The govt. should be sensitive to the needs of people and provided another place for the traders to move before destroying the stalls. I do not think it makes any sense to compensate any one that refused to move his goods to the new market after the expiration of the deadline to move.

too_soon:

There is provision for Aswani Market at OSOLO/ISOLO WAY but they choose to ignore it because they beleive they cannot defeat the battle of change

oluwdashmi:

@ Sisi Jinx
Don't mind them, they want to eat their cake and have it. Later, they will be the one to post pix of dirty roads of Lagos. Now that someone is trying to fix it for them so that they can post cute pix, they will still talk.

@ Omo Ibo
All these tribalists have come again!!

farotika:

It never ceases to amaze me how the so-called learned could spill out words that shouldn't even come of the mouth of uneducated but reasonable person.

Is it right and comely for a normal human being to sell his/her wares on express way in the name of poverty

Should we condone people building on the major road simple because people are "ignorant" of it or because some past corrupt officials allowed it after the so-called ignorant bribed them to posses such land

Is it wrong for a governor to distinguish himself from others in other to bring a change to his state and its inhabitants’ living condition

Must every Tom, privates and Harry live in Lagos

Is it wrong for a city like Lagos to be well-organized

Should we always be afraid of change

Can any meaningful change be effected in Lagos without affecting some people in a negative way

Is it by selling on the expressway alone that can ensure one's survival

Gud! I wonder how some people reason

My guys, God bless you 10 times for your statements. Should such things have existed in the first place? As for alternatives hasn't the Lagos trade fair has been in existence for years of which we all know can accommodate these bogus Oshodi traders but to generate 100% profit they decided to establish themselves on public roads and walkways.

See how long they been asking car sellers at Berger along Tin can to move to the trade air (approx 7 years ago) and they've persisted despite parking on the expressway and overhead bridge which is already causing structural damage.

As for the idiots gearing towards tribalism ----- Haba na today!!! They see red and call it blue to justify their lawless nature ---- Pls look for another excuse as Lagos indigenes were amongst the worst hit.

Someone mentioned Lagos Island Markets as well earlier in the forum!! Again na today!! Wasn't Balogun Market cleared------abi Balogun dey Badagry for your eye!! Angry

Finally someone is doing something after years of mismanagement and lack of planning yet people complain.

As for those asking the government to make alternatives before clearing these so called illegal traders I ask you

1. Were these so called Oshodi traders born by the Market in the first place or didn’t they relocated there for illegal trading purposes ?

2. Are Lagos illegal markets the only place in Nigeria where people can trade successful and yield good profits. Abi other metropolitans or states no dey naija again?

Despite the large populace living in cities like New York, London, Barcelonia, Johannesburg & even Accra you still don't find market-places as lawless or unplanned as Oshodi; If the available legal Oshodi shops cannot accomodate all traders then it's for the traders to find other legal suitable locations for trade not establish themselves on the road.

Faithful Govenor abeg carry go !!, I'm based in England but will endeavor to come home and vote for you during the next elections. Finally a bit of sanity in dear Lasgidis. Smiley

OMO IBO:

To all those who have referred to me as a tribalist or think my post has tribalist undertone, please read my post again.

I never at anytime said or suggested that he was going after non-indigenes or igbos. i didnt even blast the governor for santioning the demolition of the stalls with no genuine reason(s). Instead, my opinions were based on comments by a relaible source. if you must know she is friend of mine. Now, if that story was made up then thats her own wahala.

I am all for turning Lagos into a mega city but common sense has to be applied.

You lot are crying foul at my post for unconditional reasons. Make una read and understand before you make comments.

ARABANTA!

OMO IBO:

Dude, there's absolutely no need for you or us to bicker. see ur attitude? cursng and calling me names is not necessary. lets have a discussion or even an arguement without personal attacks.
i stand by my comments based on what i was told by friend whose dad is a director. i repeat that my source is a reliable one. if you want to strangle yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . be my guest.

By the way, what has your mum, a director at the Lagos Stage govt got to do with anyting anyways? does she sleep with Fashola or does she secretly record every statement he makes?
Like i said before and will continue saying, I am in support of lagos being turned into a mega city but 'common sense' and i repeat 'common sense' must be employed.

OMO IBO:

hahahahahahah,
my guy, calm down. the only thing you've sucessfully done is to curse without care. Asides that, you have failed to make any sense.

first, you started by responding to my post without actually reading what i posted. it took me 3 -4 posts to S.P.E.L.L everything out to you before you could (i think) get a hang of what was being said.

secondly, i have a mum whom i respect so much. i will not knowingly disrectpect your mum or anyone's parent. i have gone though my post several times, and i still cant see where i cursed your mum. but guess what, you've gone ahead and said something disrespectful about mine. ko si wahala. mi o binu.

dude, at the age of 31, you should be able to conduct your self in a manner that'd make you look like a mature dude. in this area you have failed woefully.

for future reference son, please read and understand before you spew garbage. if you are not sure, dont be shy to ask for clarification.

se o ti gbo. oloriburuku!

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Read Obama's words:

"know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy"[/size]

asha 80:

@thetruth90
Your nonsense tribalism knows no bounds.

Read Obama's words:

"know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy

earTHMama:

The paramount thing a leader should be concerned about is the welfare of his/her people. A governor that gives no damn for even a soul being jobless in a nation where poverty rate is over 70% is not worth his onions. Nairalanders are yet to separate their sentiments from their logic. The so called illegal structures have been there for ages and the same govt allowed it only to wake up and demolish them overnight. I am not against moving them because the human resources that is being wasted is invaluable. If Fashola continues to destroy markets and close some like this, lagos economy will be hogwash in a matter of months. Todays world is in economic peril and only a foolish leader will be destroying the ones at hand when new ones are yet to come by.

earTHMama:

The paramount thing a leader should be concerned about is the welfare of his/her people. A governor that gives no damn for even a soul being jobless in a nation where poverty rate is over 70% is not worth his onions. Nairalanders are yet to separate their sentiments from their logic. The so called illegal structures have been there for ages and the same govt allowed it only to wake up and demolish them overnight. I am not against moving them because the human resources that is being wasted is invaluable. If Fashola continues to destroy markets and close some like this, lagos economy will be hogwash in a matter of months. Todays world is in economic peril and only a foolish leader will be destroying the ones at hand when new ones are yet to come by.