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Nairalanders Nosegbe,batman And Others Quoted In Punch Newspapers by miqos02(m): 11:50am On Jun 05, 2013 |
The construction and subsequent tolling of the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos has ignited a division between the supposed rich and poor residents of the state. Those residing in sub-urban settlements in the state such as Ajegunle, Iyana Ipaja and Mushin warned the state government against the construction of such a bridge that would be subjected to tolling in their areas. On nairaland.com, a commenter with the name Nosegbe says, “This bridge was obviously built for the high-class neighbourhoods of Lekki Phase I and environs. People who can afford to pay the toll. I would have had issues if the bridge was built and tolled at Ayobo, Iyana-Ipaja, Agege, Ajegunle or Ikorodu. “It’s a win-win as far as I see. The Lekki folks get the satisfaction of bypassing Ozumba traffic leaving it less congested for others and the government makes more money which can be used for other purposes.” Another commenter on nairaland.com with the name Batman, described the toll as token adding that he has got no reason to complain about paying for it. He says, “Its better to pay a token toll – bottled Coke and Gala money- to use a bridge that’s convenient than not pay a toll and get stuck. “At least the people paying are not complaining because they are not broke and if you can’t afford it, there’s a cheaper and a free route. “If you are not careful, they’ll charge you to look at the bridge. Looks good, don’t it? Some people seem bitter about the bridge, are they truly that concerned?” Another comment on the forum reads,”This Bridge really pains some people ooo. They’re complaining more than the people that are to pay the toll. And I’m sure they aren’t going to use it. Why? Is it their money? A respondent argues on nairaland.com, “What makes other people living in Lekki different? Why will they be paying tolls when government have deducted tax in every forms ranging from corporate tax, Land Use Charge, Certificate of Occupancy, Tenement Rate to Value Added Tax. “What other purposes do they have for collecting tolls when taxes are always been paid everyday. Government should not hide under the guise that some high profile people can afford to pay tolls to begin to scam Nigerians.’ http://www.punchng.com/i-punch/tolling-of-lekki-ikoyi-bridge-stirs-cyber-war/ |
Re: Nairalanders Nosegbe,batman And Others Quoted In Punch Newspapers by Nobody: 11:57am On Jun 05, 2013 |
@Billyonaire quoted in another punch article:
http://www.punchng.com/news/unending-debate-on-pastors-jets/ I suppose it is safe to say CHUX OHAI (the reporter) spends quite a bit of time on Nairaland |
Re: Nairalanders Nosegbe,batman And Others Quoted In Punch Newspapers by Nobody: 12:02pm On Jun 05, 2013 |
Buzz… social media diary http://www.punchng.com/i-punch/buzz-social-media-diary-3/ |
Re: Nairalanders Nosegbe,batman And Others Quoted In Punch Newspapers by Nobody: 12:04pm On Jun 05, 2013 |
Controversy trails auction of Ferguson’s chewing gum http://www.punchng.com/i-punch/controversy-trails-auction-of-fergusons-chewing-gum/ |
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