OfficialAwol:
There is an unwritten code somewhere that reads, "Don't let the Igbos rise again"

So I'm not nonplussed by govt unfavorable policies

Blue3k:


1. How is using NPA as source deflection. What better authority do you have on Nigeria port operations. Who's job is it to improve operations of eastern ports and make recommendations to NPA MD. Agree on what, cite the rule your talking about hindering ports.

The could dredge all ports at high cost. Onne already a deep port comparable to fin can. Port Harcourt similar to apapa. They failed to do what all you keep bringing up is dredging.

2. Security is partly a role I can agree. You second point about crude oil is ridiculous because you already know 90% of Nigeria's exports consist of petroleum. Even the non oil exports in Eastern ports are bigger so the point is null.

russellino:


1. You are choosing cover your eyes to stakeholder experiences on the basis that NPA uploaded certain operational stats on their website. The buck passes through the NPA MD and ultimately ends at the desk of the president of the day as to why the Lagos port is dredged, has standard infrastructural facilities and management systems that allow goods to be cleared in two days while eastern ports take weeks. [/b]The NPA you are talking about has not given any statements or explanations. If they have you can share[b]. You have not by yourself stated YOUR OWN opinion as to why the Eastern ports are not attractive to importers. Still waiting for you. I choose to accept the allegations of sectional politics as valid unless you have superior alternative facts to counter that narrative. NPA cannot judge it's own case.

2. You have not been able to show any facts to back up assertions over security and I am glad you are backing away from your earlier position albeit tactically

kettykin:
The President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Lucky Amiwero, said the components that determine the choice of port such as freight cost, the draft and cargo destination do not favour other ports, hence the use of Lagos ports.

“Why you are having more traffic in Lagos ports is because most of the cargoes are consumed around Lagos area, while the other places don’t have many industries. Many of the ships that are coming to Lagos are based on the request by the importers, who are businessmen around Lagos.

“If you want your cargoes shipped to the East, you might not see a ship going to the East, besides, the freight to the East is too expensive and it is not as requested as Lagos, because Lagos has a concentration of market,” he said.

“The waters off Nigeria remain particularly risky,” said the head of the IMB Pottengal Mukundan, pointing to the waters off the state of Bayelsa, Bonny Island and Port Harcourt.

Mukundan said there had been an increase in reported hijackings and kidnappings, although many more had not been reported.

Ihatepork:


When your ignorant ass doesn't even know Elizade is the largest importer of cars in Nigeria and the biggest automobile dealer. Have you heard of Lanre Shittu, RT Briscoe, Late Okoya Thomas's CFAO group, Nuel Ojei motors ? It's just that most Nigerians are very ignorant. Plus you people are the biggest noisemakers. So whatever people hear all the time is what they know

stev120:


ewedu and amala have taken the better part of your fucking self..it's un deniable that the Igbos are highest in import and exportation...We control over 40% of lagos fucking economy. ..

Shuku0kukobambi:

You were very deaf in class. It's supposed to be 95%

stev120:


you can't continue living your life this way you must see your malam. ..

Shuku0kukobambi:

Rubbish. No be only mallam, na priest

stev120:

plus una village ogun gods. ..

stev120:


ewedu and amala have taken the better part of your fucking self..it's un deniable that the Igbos are highest in import and exportation...We control over 40% of lagos fucking economy. ..

What else can we expect from people that believe orji kalu is so rich Nigerian banks could not keep his money so they told him to take it to the world bank. People that believe Donald trump would give them Biafra Ibo delusion needs to be researched. i just like how you guys keep reducing it. Before, it used to be 70%, now it's 40%. Very soon, you'll increase it to 85% again. you think I have time for your delusional nonsense. clown

horsepower101:
To those getting adrenaline rush from getting likes, it doesn't make your rebuttals and statements true or even meaningful. It just means you have people of like mindedness who are indifferent or defensive about this unjust system. Nothing surprising.

No condition in life is permanent. Those celebrating the unequal playing field in Nigeria will one day get a taste of their own medicine.

konoplyanka:


Who are these people?

How can the people you call slaves be the ones making you suffer while progressing?

vicadex07:


but yibossss are the most successful tribe in Nigeria, so I don't get what u mean by level playing field. If its what I think it is, then u lots are simply just greedy.

Ihatepork:
I remember when one ibo said Dangote is a small boy compared to Nnewi billionaires

If you want to understand ibo delusion, just read ozodi osuji 's articles. He understands his people well. But other tribes can't seem to understand where the delusion comes from

Shuku0kukobambi:


So are you saying Achebe never lived in Ibadan? Or is your problem the length of time?

According to cstr, only insane Igbo men live in Ibadan

cstr1000:

Are you nuts?

Where did you get the ''he has stayed in Ibadan all his life'' angle from? You are now changing it to if he has never stayed in Ibadan .

Get out of my sight.

deomelllo:


Cross Rivers just budgeted funds for their own seaport.

Edo just secured funds for their own seaport.

Osun state is building their own airport.

They have their own airport in Dutse

Even useless Fayose is clearing bush for Ekiti airport.



...but what are the richest, the smartest, the most industrious, the owner of Abuja and Lagos can not join 2 blocks together to build ordinary dog cage without crying and begging, without boring us with their crocodile sorrow and tears.


What a damn shame..

Shuku0kukobambi:


you're indeed very dumb. why are you running away? did Achebe live his life and work in Ibadan or not?

come and tell me if Achebe stayed in Ibadan or not? so we can jointly tag him an insane man na. empty chest beating cowardly and spineless clown

As an aide, there are hordes of insane igbo men hustling even in remote towns like Iragbiji. you can die now if you wish

omaar12:
It A Known Fact That The Port In Lagos Was Built In The Early 60t'z When Lagos Was Still The Capital, And It Was Built Un Opposed By Other Region, Let Admit This. If There Was No Oil In The ND Will The Govt Have Even Welcomed The Idea Of A Seaport Down South? I Dont Think So. Put Tribalism Aside, The Upgrade Of Those Port Will Be Beneficial To Lagos And The Entire South. The West Should Stop Being A Tool Used Against The South By The Far North. They Should Stop Coverting Our Collective Effort As Theirs Alone, Lagos Was Built By Al Nigerians From All Region With The Igbos Contribution A Large Chunk As A Non Indigene To Lagos Not Just By The West Alone. If We Had Played The Tribalism Card Then A Large Part Of Lagos Would Have Still Been A Forest.

cstr1000:


Now you are crazy. You made the erroneous claim of how achebe stayed in Ibadan all his life and now you are trying to circumvent it.

There are thousands of Yoruba men in the east. Who gives a fucck if Achebe passed the night in Ibadan or visited his inlaws to ensure they were not maltreating his daughter in the usual afonja style.

Yes, Ibadan is a shittt-hole. I have been there as an NYSC member.

cstr1000: I honestly can't see what any sane Igbo man would be doing there

Blue3k:


1. Those are opinions from same individuals saying government had conspiracy theory to make Lagos only viable port. I haven't read anywhere else the clearing times are longer. If they are that needs to be fixed.

1b. @ bold thanks for restating what I said.

1c. Here's why the eastern ports are used less since you love quotes. You're free to believe what ever conspiracy theory you want. Your tears will cease when all the deep seaports are completed.



2. I didn't back off on anything. I told you where to find data on piracy IMB. I even have examples on pirate attacks at eastern waters in Onne. It effects cost and where you might choose to berth ship. Where are you getting idea that security isn't a big deal?

russellino:


1. You are quite wrong those were not the opinions of people who allege conspiracy theories these are serious businessmen doing million dollar transactions telling you where the shoe is paining them. These are stakeholders by every stretch of interpretation. In any serious free market economy these are the people that drive policy formulation. You want to cherry-pick observations, avoid the inconvenient ones to your flawed narrative and then try to blackmail with allegations of conspiracy theory? You be learner walahi

1.b I didn't restate what you said pls try and be honest. You tried to limit the responsibility for the efficiency, fortunes and low revenues/failure of a Federal Govt port as strategic as that on some obscure, powerless port manager or director. You want to deceive yourself not me that the FG over the last couple of decades has been unaware that a potential money spinner like Port Harcourt is moribund? Now that's desperate straw clutching bruv jokes apart.

1c So the statement of the head of council of clearing agents, a quasi political position is law over the statements of the actual importers who make their decisions based on purely economic factors? Did you even examine the logic of what you are trying to say? An importer Okay God Ltd or whatever said it takes ages to clear goods from port Harcourt and days in Lagos. The head of clearing agents says that freight cost & draught (due to lack of dredging though) and cargo destination are reasons why Lagos is preferred. You want to believe the clearing agent over the client, want the privilege to pick and choose who you will believe and label others conspiracy theorists?. It doesn't work that way. Facts and logic are impossible to discard.

2.Oga nobody said security is not a big deal however you cannot substantiate your allusions to the statement that security is a major reason for the poor patronage. You said it yourself that the pirates usually target OIL TANKERS so they can kidnap their captains. Yet the attacks have not even affected the robust tonnage you posted yourself. Now the question is....is piracy affecting non-oil imports? Honest answer please

konoplyanka:


If a supposed educated man like you could type this, then iboes are doomed in their delusion and paranoia.

russellino:


1. You are quite wrong those were not the opinions of people who allege conspiracy theories these are serious businessmen doing million dollar transactions telling you where the shoe is paining them. These are stakeholders by every stretch of interpretation. In any serious free market economy these are the people that drive policy formulation. You want to cherry-pick observations, avoid the inconvenient ones to your flawed narrative and then try to blackmail with allegations of conspiracy theory? You be learner walahi

1.b I didn't restate what you said pls try and be honest. You tried to limit the responsibility for the efficiency, fortunes and low revenues/failure of a Federal Govt port as strategic as that on some obscure, powerless port manager or director. You want to deceive yourself not me that the FG over the last couple of decades has been unaware that a potential money spinner like Port Harcourt is moribund? Now that's desperate straw clutching bruv jokes apart.

1c So the statement of the head of council of clearing agents, a quasi political position is law over the statements of the actual importers who make their decisions based on purely economic factors? Did you even examine the logic of what you are trying to say? An importer Okay God Ltd or whatever said it takes ages to clear goods from port Harcourt and days in Lagos. The head of clearing agents says that freight cost & draught (due to lack of dredging though) and cargo destination are reasons why Lagos is preferred. You want to believe the clearing agent over the client, want the privilege to pick and choose who you will believe and label others conspiracy theorists?. It doesn't work that way. Facts and logic are impossible to discard.

2.Oga nobody said security is not a big deal however you cannot substantiate your allusions to the statement that security is a major reason for the poor patronage. You said it yourself that the pirates usually target OIL TANKERS so they can kidnap their captains. Yet the attacks have not even affected the robust tonnage you posted yourself. Now the question is....is piracy affecting non-oil imports? Honest answer please

EternalTruths:



The guy you have being chatting with, is a very ignorant illiterate who thinks we all are fools.


He can not even ask himself why an importer will like to incur more expenses importing through Lagos when Port Harcourt Calabar etc are nearby.


If he has common sense, he would have known that something is wrong somewhere for an Onitsha based importer to use Lagos instead of Port Harcourt.


That guy, is an epitome of stupidity.

kettykin:
The President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Lucky Amiwero, said the components that determine the choice of port such as freight cost, the draft and cargo destination do not favour other ports, hence the use of Lagos ports.

“Why you are having more traffic in Lagos ports is because most of the cargoes are consumed around Lagos area, while the other places don’t have many industries. Many of the ships that are coming to Lagos are based on the request by the importers, who are businessmen around Lagos.

“If you want your cargoes shipped to the East, you might not see a ship going to the East, besides, the freight to the East is too expensive and it is not as requested as Lagos, because Lagos has a concentration of market,” he said.

okway2:



Are your governors not aware of all these? Are you leaders slaves that they cannot (under 16 years of PDP rule) fight for a “fully functional” port?