zendy:
If Gambia, a small country of 1.8 million people (probably the population of the city of Enugu) can be viable, how can Biafra then not be viable?

How can Gambia be more viable than Biafra?

nijabazaar:
this x also in the report, OP u should ve put this too... but then u are not objective. picking only part of a distinct survey that favours ur bias.



Implications for Nigeria

Given the disparity in size between the South-East’s current economy and that of the rest of Nigeria, the economic implications of independence for the Igbo Nation on what will remain of Nigeria would not be as significant as many may fear. The areas which we believe would deal Nigeria the most impact its international standing and development indicators.

Nigeria has a target to be one of 20 largest economies by 2020, and losing its South-East states would dent that mission considerably; bye-bye G20. Regardless, Nigeria would remain the largest economy in Africa, and its largest oil producer.

In terms of its poverty index, the country will suffer a dent. According to the World Bank, the number of poor Nigerians as at 2013 stood at 58 million, half of whom live in the North East and North West. An estimated 60% of the country’s population lives below the poverty line, which is defined as living under US$2 a day – and this was pre the 2014 upsurge of Boko Haram violence in the North-East.

It is safe to say that less the South-East region, Nigeria’s poverty numbers will cross 70%.

It is truly difficult to imagine that majority of Igbos residing in Lagos and other Nigerian cities will close their businesses and relocate to the new nation. If they do, the traffic conditions in those cities will improve but the loss of vibrancy offered by the Igbos will be felt by all who remain. Without the Igbos, Nigeria’s general literacy and skills level will also drop. In terms of demography, Nigeria will lose its religious balance, and become a majority Muslim country. This is a major fear harboured by many non-Muslims.


Finally, whilst Nigeria does not have the complications regarding defence that plagued Britain before the Scotland referendum of 2015 due to the location of ship building and nuclear deterrent activities in the region, there are still some strategic and financial consequences for Nigeria. Defence assets currently located in the South-East include a full Army Division (located in Enugu with smaller battalions scattered in various locations), an Air force base at Enugu and a major automobile manufacturing plant also at Enugu. Relocating these will cost money and the border with the new nation will added to the cost of border patrols required to be patrolled by Nigeria’s military, customs and immigration services amongst others.

nijabazaar:
OP u forgot to stress that the report is a collection of mini surveys/research and that the majority of the surveys had respondents who are positive of Biafra's viability.


OP u just selected the section that suits ur motive.

Stupid.

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.