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Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 1:39pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
This discourse is meant to state certain facts and correct certain notions concerning Warri and Asaba, the two major cities in Delta State. Most people in South-Western and Northern Nigeria may likely argue with someone who says Asaba is the capital of Delta state. This error, however, is with good reason. The media and the majority of Deltans are quick to identify with Warri for one reason or another and thereby exude the image that Warri is the “happening place” in Delta state. Consequential to this, people believe that any “happening city” that receives a whole lot of attention is most likely the capital city. This is true of Port-Harcourt, Benin City, Ilorin, Ado-Ekiti, Ibadan, Owerri, Calabar, Maiduguri, Jos, etc. These cities are the most developed in their various states and can be seen to be the “happening places” there. Therefore, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that they are the capital cities. Insert Pictures: 1. Map of Delta State 2. Warri Airport 3. Asaba Airport 4. Asaba city view 5. Warri City view 13 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by ogb5(m): 2:07pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
The agitation for delta state did not start during the Babangida regime as postulated in this write-up. The land procured at Osubi for the creation of the Delta state capital is still state government property till date. Request for a Delta state, with a capital around Warri/ Effurun and Osubi axis was already in existence in the 70s. The Itsekiri's opposed the the citing of the state capital at anywhere near Warri, fearing it will reduce the dominance of the Olu and also force them to lose land to the state. And for correction, Babangida chose Asaba as state capital because his wife was from Asaba, that was the genesis of the bad blood towards Asaba. A place like Kwale would have been far better than Asaba as state capital. 29 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:09pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
ogb5: Thanks for your enlightening opinion. 5 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:11pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
ogb5: Thanks for your enlightening opinion. However, when I said clamour for Delta state started in the Babangida regime, I actually meant it was at its peak. Maybe I'll change the language I used there to make it less ambiguous. 6 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:12pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
The moral of the story is?? What is wrong in having a state capital and a commercial capital, afterall many non Nigerians think Lagos is our capital, Umuahia is d capital of Abia state while Aba is more developed and more populated likewise Awka and Onitsha being the state and the commercial capitals of Anambra. Irrespective of the political undertone, I like what is happening in Delta, let there be a developed Asaba and a developed Warri to reduce overpopulation in major cities. 79 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:14pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
ovadoze: The article is a historical one. It needs not have any morals. ALOT of people are not aware of the Delta phenomenon. This is what prompted my writeup. Im not trying to compare or unearth reservations sir. I just like educating people who so which to be educated. You may see my previous posts to get a grasp of what I do. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:14pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
atlwireles:To you maybe. But I dont blame you for that. There ALWAYS something to learn from every useless thing. 11 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:15pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
asaba yeah capital of those who believe in anioma . it is partitioned based on ethnic preferences . asaba is anioma capital . take it or leave it . drop it or live by it . 4 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:17pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
TRIBALSTOOGE: This is exactly why I wrote this article. |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by atlwireles: 2:18pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
literarymathy: If you ever read one, you will not open this thread. 3 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:18pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
atlwireles:Oh! I read and thats why I WRITE! See my profile and read more articles. I strongly advise you to. 3 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by ezeagu(m): 2:22pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
If Nigeria wasn't a zoo, you wouldn't even care about this because everywhere would develop to suit its capacity. 16 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:24pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
ezeagu: That's true. However, you'd agree with me that for now, it's not bad to write an article about it. Atleast so that others can learn. No knowledge is wasted. 3 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:24pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
yes tribal stooge is here i am back to keep spitting back to you .when you talk poo . back to sender . 1 Like |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:25pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
atlwireles: There's no NL wits here. I'm a professional writer. I only post my articles on nairaland so that they may reach a wider audience. I do not understand why people like you are envious and at the offensive against writers. Maybe its a psychological problem. Maybe you've had a terrible childhood and need some form of psychoanalysis by Carl Jung. 12 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by atlwireles: 2:27pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
literarymathy: invite your fellow tribalist and spare us, your noise. 5 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:29pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
atlwireles: I'll just laugh it off here because this is getting too long and you are adamant to state your problem. I sense that you are among those who bash anyone who is in an inkling better than you are. 8 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by mikigen(m): 2:30pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
Warri will always be the capital of delta state asaba is the capital of ANIOMA or delta igbos 12 Likes
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Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by greatness22(m): 2:38pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
Op, nice one.... #I rep Aniocha North(Issele-Uku) #I rep 053 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by eaglechild: 2:41pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
To me it is a win win situation. 3 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:42pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
eaglechild: How is it such sir? |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by dgitrader(m): 2:52pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
Nice write up Op, the senerio is a win win for both asaba and warri. Let's hope the new governor can calm all fraid nerves with his ten mega city masterplan . Delta needs more development and better interconnectivity between the major towns. Please next time simply ignore detractors who obviously have nothing positive to add. 10 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Positivist: 3:01pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
OOook |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by tutudesz: 3:15pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
mikigen:we all know that babangida made asaba the state capital because of maryam. Warri will always be the captial no matter the sit of power 4 Likes |
Re: Asaba And Warri: The Two Capitals Of Delta State by Nobody: 3:17pm On Apr 26, 2015 |
@OP delta has gone beyond this.. 2 Likes |
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