Federal government controls all seaports and international airports in Nigeria.
Yet they do not force any Nigeria or non-Nigerian to use any one of them in preference to the others.

Two airlines recently cancelled their direct flight to Kano airport, because the route was not making profit again!

It is business that decide which port or airport will be used by the business men. i have imported a car through Port harcourt from belgium before, but I will never try it again. It is simply more difficult. The shipping companies prefer Lagos and the Federal government can not force them to berth at any other ports.

Lagos simply have the competitive advantage to other Seaports and airports one way or the other.

To get any seaport in the east or SS to compete with Lagos, Ibos and Ndeltans have to start massive patronage of their own Seaports and airports.

Haven said that, the contribution of the seaports and the airports are actually over rated, lagos is actually getting bulk of its revenue from commercial and business activities. It is the commercial hub of Africa!. All who is who companies have their headquarters in Lagos or at least must have an appreciable presence in there.

Clinton9000:


Let me see if I can have a conversation with you. Do you know who control Rivers and Calabar seaports?

Clinton9000:


I'm trying to have a conversation with you since you appear sensible in acknowledging that this injustice exist, which I applaud and respect you for. What I'm saying is what you are not understanding is that GEJ, Okonja Iweala cannot help change this injustice because the forces responsible for the systematic marginalization of SE and SS are far more powerful than them. Makes sense now?

Will the attempt by them to reverse this situation not forcefully brought up restructuring to national discourse? See how Fayose has triggered the issue of the Fulani herdsmen into a national discussion...Let Buhari boldly come out and tell Nigerians that the herdsmen have every right to cause havoc, which he will not do.

PMB gave out lopsided appointments not caring how other parts of Nigeria felt, GEJ should have been bold enough and we would have seen if Nigeria would have burn! Will the North have threaten to secede from the South?...........They can never dare that!

Wizzyblack3:

The last three region on this chat are just too parasitic, they contribute little or nothing to this country but they want to have it all. This marriage is full of garbage.

i concur

Laid2001:
Federal government controls all seaports and international airports in Nigeria.
Yet they do not force any Nigeria or non-Nigerian to use any one of them in preference to the others.

Two airlines recently cancelled their direct flight to Kano airport, because the route was not making profit again!

It is business that decide which port or airport will be used by the business men. i have imported a car through Port harcourt from belgium before, but I will never try it again. It is simply more difficult. The shipping companies prefer Lagos and the Federal government can not force them to berth at any other ports.

Lagos simply have the competitive advantage to other Seaports and airports one way or the other.

To get any seaport in the east or SS to compete with Lagos, Ibos and Ndeltans have to start massive patronage of their own Seaports and airports.

Haven said that, the contribution of the seaports and the airports are actually over rated, lagos is actually getting bulk of its revenue from commercial and business activities. It is the commercial hub of Africa!. All who is who companies have their headquarters in Lagos or at least must have an appreciable presence in there.

The reason why I asked that is to assess your knowledge on the control of our ports. This revelation will shock you...Atiku Abubakar controls Port Harcourt seaport while Aliko Dangote controls Onne and Calabar ports...this is part of the systematic marginalization I'm talking about. The Federal government you are right owns all seaports but their operations were privatized by NPA under Obasanjo, allowing these men to control SS ports by design for marginalization purposes.

See how yorubas are killing themselves over no man's land how about other southwestern states


NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS 2010-2015

BANK CREDIT AND DEPOSIT BY STATES IN NIGERIA



Bank credit/deposit in each state may be used as an indicator of the level of activity and well being of operators (households and businesses) in a particular state as it shows what residents are borrowing and the amount deposit in banks


http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/report/384

From the report bank deposit by states in Southeast from 2010-2015

Bank deposit in Anambra state #1'844'434.75
Bank Credit # 258'716.37
Balance #1'585'718.38


Bank deposit in Enugu #1'651'741.09
Bank credit #370'012.75
Balance #1'281'728.59

Bank deposit in Imo # 936'606.57
bank credit #218'853.32
balance #717'753.35

Bank deposit in Abia from #1'031'355.42
bank credit #391'675.25
balance #639'580.17

Bank deposit in Ebonyi #330'841.52
bank credit #93'627.5
balance #237'214.02

Southeast total balance from 2010-2015 #4'461'997.51


From the report bank deposit by states in Southwest from 2010-2015
excluding nation commercial center

Bank deposit in Oyo #1'617'678.48
bank credit #598'298.6
balance #1'019'379.88


Bank deposit in Ogun #1'204'873.59
bank credit # 558'073.3
balance # 649'800.29

Bank deposit in Ondo #821'901.84
credit #306'621.05
balance #515'280.79

Bank deposit in Osun #648'726.72
credit #417'073.72
Balance #231'653.05

Bank deposit in Ekiti #301'136.23
credit #123,254.46
balance #177,881.77


South west total balance from 2010-2015 #2'593'995.78

chiamaka21:
kk

Why did you even bother to comment? KK Girls. . . so annoying

Clinton9000:


Afonja and brain of a dove...so you think all of a sudden Port Harcourt, Calabar, Onne, Warri and Onitsha ports just stopped working, and Lagos started working? You didn't think the federal government planned it to keep SS and SE down? Lol...

You can get your point across without being so hate-filled and abusive. I want to ask a question and I hope you are mature enough to answer me without insulting me. So, you said- "so you think all of a sudden Port Harcourt, Calabar, Onne, Warri and Onitsha ports just stopped working, and Lagos started working? You didn't think the federal government planned it to keep SS and SE down?" If this is what you fill, please, the president that ruled Nigeria between 2010-2015, where was he from? Wasn't he from South-South? He ruled for 5 solid years. If your assertions are true, why didn't he do anything about it?

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

so you guys can't talk without not adding my south south region. Fight for yourself and allow us cos we are currently negiotiating with fg to develop ours and I don't think the leaders choosen will table your matters.

kayo80:


You can get your point across without being so hate-filled and abusive. I want to ask a question and I hope you are mature enough to answer me without insulting me. So, you said- "so you think all of a sudden Port Harcourt, Calabar, Onne, Warri and Onitsha ports just stopped working, and Lagos started working? You didn't think the federal government planned it to keep SS and SE down?" If this is what you fill, please, the president that ruled Nigeria between 2010-2015, where was he from? Wasn't he from South-South? He ruled for 5 solid years. If your assertions are true, why didn't he do anything about it?

Read the posts I responded to, you will know why he did nothing.

kedeojo:
[s]so you guys can't talk without not adding my south south region. Fight for yourself and allow us cos we are currently negiotiating with fg to develop ours and I don't think the leaders choosen will table your matters.[/s]

afonja claiming SS...pathetic!

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

Don't be blinded with hate...... The seeds of disunity was planted by the colonial masters to curb us..... A time bomb that will explode... leaving us consumed with hate, backwardness and a third world nation syndrome....

Fate has brought us together and interwind our destinies as a Nation. And the moment we realize we need to heal from our tribal wounds the better for us.

What makes USA the greatest Nation on the face of the earth? It's the people... There's no country as diverse in ethnicity than the USA.... but they realize that being United Strengthens them.

Dont be like our fore fathers and fathers that were clouded with hate and tribal bigotry. It will only take us round in circles....

Look at Lagos... The most Liberal state in Nigeria. Every tribe contributes it's growth and development.....

Please I beg you... dont make the mistakes our fathers made.... Stop this your tribal hate and learn to heal.... There's so much we can gain united than being disunited.

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

I see how you leave out the whole North from your clamor, speaks volume of someone who wants true federalism. Anyways... There is a reason each state has a legislator in the house of reps, what are your legislators doing there? It was aired on the news that lagos legislators are soliciting for better allocation to further drive lagos through development, even tho they were rebuffed, effort was still made. What are your legislators doing in Aso Rock other than saying "NAY" to Lagos

We are breaking all the records in Africa, while Nigerian's are finding it difficult to feed, which is the least of life's major things. Big shame.

codemaniacs:


if there was true federalism, all the money Nigeria makes from Lagos businesses and seaport will go to Lagos...

Thank you o!

riddler4real:
[s]


Don't be blinded with hate...... The seeds of disunity was planted by the colonial masters to curb us..... A time bomb that will explode... leaving us consumed with hate, backwardness and a third world nation syndrome....

Fate has brought us together and interwind our destinies as a Nation. And the moment we realize we need to heal from our tribal wounds the better for us.

What makes USA the greatest Nation on the face of the earth? It's the people... There's no country as diverse in ethnicity than the USA.... but they realize that being United Strengthens them.

Dont be like our fore fathers and fathers that were clouded with hate and tribal bigotry. It will only take us round in circles....

Look at Lagos... The most Liberal state in Nigeria. Every tribe contributes it's growth and development.....

Please I beg you... dont make the mistakes our fathers made.... Stop this your tribal hate and learn to heal.... There's so much we can gain united than being disunited[/s].

Shattap there afonja hypocrite and lack of conscience for others coming here to preach about America greatest. Ill educate you...What makes USA great is that Texas seaports are not the only functional ports in America. Other states seaports are opened and functioning to full capacity.Florida, California, New Jersey, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Maine, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, New York, Delaware...all have seaports that are functioning at 100%. So why is only Lagos functioning in Nigeria? Is it fair? Don't you have conscience that other states Cross River, Rivers, Delta, Anambra ports should be allowed to function like Lagos just like in USA where all states with ports have their ports functioning? Hypocrites!

If Lagos is the fifth largest economy in Africa, who is number one through fourth largest economies?

orimsamsam:
u don't need to quote that guy. He is just jealous and deluded

Very very deluded. He said the Federal Government has an agenda to keep the SE and SS down, but Jonathan is from the SS and he ruled for 5 years. He now said Jonathan would have been killed if he changed things. SMH! Excuse upon excuse.

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

Ask Ojukwu, Kanu and GEJ why they failed to build sea port and whatever amenities lacking in your region.

modsRbastard:


I see how you leave out the whole North from your clamor, speaks volume of someone who wants true federalism. Anyways... There is a reason each state has a legislator in the house of reps, what are your legislators doing there? It was aired on the news that lagos legislators are soliciting for better allocation to further drive lagos through development, even tho they were rebuffed, effort was still made. What are your legislators doing in Aso Rock other than saying "NAY" to Lagos

Let me see if I can have a conversation with you. Are you aware that Northerners have more legislators in comparative numbers than the South? Meaning nothing can ever pass without 1/3 of the Northern lagislators supporting it which is impoosible to achieve in our divided country. So how in the hell will a SW or SE bill or legislation ever pass with this fundamental marginalization of the South that even yorubas are totally oblivious of if not you won't be shouting about our lagislators.

chiamaka21:
fake news. wht yardstick is use to rate Lagos as the 5th largest city wen will Ave Anambra that export five billion naira ugu every day. Anambra even have Anambra rice. will should be the first.



seriously obiano don scam us.

wristbangle:


Ask Ojukwu, Kanu and GEJ why they failed to build sea port and whatever amenities lacking in your region.

Nnamdi Kanu is doing it now via our independence so that we can open Calabar, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Akwa Ibom(Ibaka), Abia(Obuaku) and Onitsha ports!

Clinton9000:


Nnamdi Kanu is doing it now via our independence so that we can open Calabar, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Akwa Ibom(Ibaka), Abia(Obuaku) and Onitsha ports!

Then wait for him and stop the unnecessary E-Bad Belleism here abeg.

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

Why are you sparking yourself like a generator just over lagos' development ?You better take time, otherwise,Na Hypertension go kill you.

Phonefanatic:
Largest economy? Is lagos now a country? Put Nigeria on the scale

Yes. . . that's how these studies are taken. . . just like the State of California in the United States is among the top 10 economies in the world

uncleade:
Why are you sparking yourself like a generator just over lagos' development ?You better take time, otherwise,Na Hypertension go kill you.

Typical response from an afonja when confronted with the truth. Zero conscience for others!

Clinton9000:
Fifth Largest economy based on deceit and monopoly...controlling the only functioning seaports in Nigeria and also largest airport. If yorubaa have basic human conscience expected of a human, go out on the streets, protest that Federal government should allow the seaports and riverport in Calabar, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Onitsha to function to their full capacity without federal government interference. Also, allow the Enugu, Uyo, Owerri, Asaba, Calabar airports to function to their full capacities with direct flights, then we'll praise you even if Lagos clinch the number one economy in Africa because I think it's based on level playing ground but right now...LAGOS IS A MONOPOLY AND INDIRECTLY SANCTIONING THE WICKEDNESS AND EVIL BEING METED ON SE AND SS!

Just listen to yourself, Yoruba shd come out and protest that your seaports in the East should work?! ah ah! just negodu!

shurlermoz:


Just listen to yourself, Yoruba shd come out and protest that your seaports in the East should work?! ah ah! just negodu!

If you people have conscience and love to have a fair ONE NIGERIA, you will do it. I'll do the same if the reverse were the case...all ports in SE/SS.

Clinton9000:


Shattap there afonja hypocrite and lack of conscience for others coming here to preach about America greatest. Ill educate you...What makes USA great is that Texas seaports are not the only functional ports in America. Other states seaports are opened and functioning to full capacity.Florida, California, New Jersey, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Maine, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, New York, Delaware...all have seaports that are functioning at 100%. So why is only Lagos functioning in Nigeria? Is it fair? Don't you have conscience that other states Cross River, Rivers, Delta, Anambra ports should be allowed to function like Lagos just like in USA where all states with ports have their ports functioning? Hypocrites!

You so bitter and full of hate..... I leave you to carry your burden for the rest of your life..... A word is enough for the wise..... our forefather's carried this hate and see where it has left us...... Instead of learning from their mistakes you busy embracing it....

Good luck and I tell you Lagos has not even reached its full potential yet.... So prepare to choke yourself more

I have already said so since last month.

[size=20pt]Lagos is currently the 5th biggest economy in Africa.
Lagos city is Africa's largest megacity with the highest GDP.
https://www.nairaland.com/3348221/optimum-population-lagos-state-40[/size].

Ibos envying the great Yoruba race since 2000 BC