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ur father! Blaady rretard!

Nice move. But can a 60 storey building be the tallest building in Africa? Just asking!

godman01: Finish the roads first o

Ode...,

The govt is doing its part.....the international investors too are doing their own...

Eventually the way going into future will be a PPP driving infrastructural development ...while the govt spend its meager resources on providing the enabling environment ...

Smooyis: Nice move. But can a 60 storey building be the tallest building in Africa? Just asking!

Probably not since we have no information of metric height which is the real determinant of elevation and not number of floors alone. In any case, all these "tallest" this and that are only significant till overtaken by something else which, In Africa's case, may arrive tomorrow given the numerous city regeneration/renewal planned throughout the continent.

Smooyis: Nice move. But can a 60 storey building be the tallest building in Africa? Just asking!

Only for a short time because several taller buildings are proposed. Nairobi's The One and Ghana's HOPE City are set to become one of the tallest skyscrapers in Africa at if they are completed as planned.

My Abeokuta.
The once boring city where everyone knows everyone.
Things are changing

Seanet1000:
When will you people start minding your da.mm business?
na we say make you vote for chickens

Vote for chicken!..what about you who Voted for broom?

Horus:

Only for a short time because several taller buildings are proposed. Nairobi's The One and Ghana's HOPE City are set to become one of the tallest skyscrapers in Africa at if they are completed as planned.

Indeed.

why should ogun state do that, they should repair the school

When we say "Ogun State", we are not talking of Abeokuta alone nah. Sango/Ota needs to be developed too. There is practically no road in ota again and the ilo-toll gate road project too slow.

bloggernaija:

How can you call it a wasteful project.
The state with the highest number of extremely wealthy people.
Highest number of human resources.
A state which for years ,her indigens have been pouring their wealth into Lagos and ignoring their state.
I am from a town in the SW which represents wella
But believe me when I say that OGUN state scares the living day light out of me when you talk about wealth.
Even their own version of criminals are smugglers who can earn 50,000 a day without breaking a sweat.
They like their parties but you are deluding yourself if you think that it has made any dent in their bank account .
NOW A PROJECT LIKES THIS BRING SWAGGER TO THE PLACE.
IT PLAYS ON THE CONCIOUSNESS OF THE INHABITANTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.
THE PURPOSE IS TO START A REVOLUTION .
ONCE THE BUSINESS DISTRICT IS COMPLETED,
NOTHING STOPS THE ADENUGA ,OKOYAS ETC FROM JOINING IN THE FRAY
THE MENTAL IMPEDIMENT THAT STOPS INDIGENS FROM COMING BACK WOULD HAVE BEEN BROKEN BECAUSE OF THE MODERN OUTLOOK OF THE PLACE.
THEREBY, DRAWING BACK SOME OF HER LIBERAL ,PROGRESSIVE AND EDUCATED CLASS BACK FROM LAGOS

Look at his wife.
Her royal hotness.
A thoroughbred moulded by centuries of evolution of culture and tradition.
Imagine that what you see in that picture is not much different from the beauty you see from 400 years ago.
Even mimiko cannot avoid having a look
FACT:Intelligent people have a good taste

It is showing in ibikunle's good works just like Ajoke Mohammed (muritala wife )was a window into the man himself .
Muritala has not been bested in aso rock.
AT THIS STAGE, AMOSUN HAS DONE MORE THAN ALL THE GOVERNORS IN THE STATE'S HISTORY COMBINED.
AND THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND YEAR.

Your post brought tears to my eyes and gladness to my heart. You have said all that needs to be said. May the good lord open the eyes, ears aπϑ hearts of the haters so they can see å new dawn has come to the south west. Omo ogun, ise ya!

Hope.At.Hand:
Vote for chicken!..what about you who Voted for broom?

You mean the same broom that is sweeping out social decay, cluelessness and foolishness in the SW? The same broom that is bringing regional developments from good leaders across Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, etc....

I laugh at your paraga induced reasoning. Hunger is really affecting your life badly.

Just few years back, Dubai was a desert & people hardly recognised its existence.

But luckily for them, crude oil was discovered and suddenly, there was a turnaround of destiny for the people of Dubai.

The good leaders of Dubai sat down and plan on how to attract the world to their deserts(just like Amosun & Fashola are doing) but they were mocked & laughed at.

But they were not ready to be discouraged,they worked day and night(just like what Fashola is doing at the Eko atlantic city and Lekki FTZ)while their neighbours mock them.

But finally, Dubai's deserts was transformed into world class edifices ranging from hotels, tourist centres, business centres, tourist centres, leisure centres, educational centres, sport centres,industries, name them.

Today, Dubai is like a "beautiful young virgin girl" that every country, rich or poor wants to woo & be-friend. Americans, British, Canadians, Nigerian, Russians and the rest of the world now fight tooth and nail just to have a plot of land in the 'desert'.

SUMMARY of my story, Gov. Amosun, don't look back, don't look right, don't look left, just be focused and keep looking ahead.

Remember, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a footstep.

With a very good plan and leader (cos a good plan is nothing if the leader is bad &, corrupt), I see no reason why every oil producing state in Nigeria, shouldn't aspire to be like, at least one-tenth of what Dubai is today.

For instance, Dangote has commenced plan to build a multi-billion dollars refinery in Ondo state SW of Nigeria. The question is, like Ogun state, what are the plans of Ondo state to capitalise on this single investment by Dangote, which will definately attract other investors.

The Ondo govt need to borrow a leaf from Dubai by using what they have (crude oil & about to be built 'massive' working refinery), to get what they want. By now, there ought to be a master plan(blue-prints) in place for every one to see.

They shouldn't expect investors to be flying to Lagos & risk there lives on roads or "bus terminals" called domestic airports. This is the time to start attracting investors but if you don't "jump into the water" like Fashola did, no one will swim with you.

Having crude oil is not enough, having a world class refinery won't be enough. Now is the time to start building modern infrastructures that befits the type of investments coming to the state.

Same goes to other oil producing states like Bayelsa, Imo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Abia, Anambra, Edo and soon to join next year, Lagos.

Wow!!! Welldone Gov.Amosun but this is just the beginning. If I'm to score you, I'll give you 2%. More power to your elbow as you work to complete the remaining 98% work-in-progress.

olivertwist: Just few years back, Dubai was a desert & people hardly recognised its existence.

But luckily for them, crude oil was discovered and suddenly, there was a turnaround of destiny for the people of Dubai.

The good leaders of Dubai sat down and plan on how to attract the world to their deserts(just like Amosun & Fashola are doing) but they were mocked & laughed at.

But they were not ready to be discouraged,they worked day and night(just like what Fashola is doing at the Eko atlantic city and Lekki FTZ)while their neighbours mock them.

But finally, Dubai's deserts was transformed into world class edifices ranging from hotels, tourist centres, business centres, tourist centres, leisure centres, educational centres, sport centres,industries, name them.

Today, Dubai is like a "beautiful young virgin girl" that every country, rich or poor wants to woo & be-friend. Americans, British, Canadians, Nigerian, Russians and the rest of the world now fight tooth and nail just to have a plot of land in the 'desert'.

SUMMARY of my story, Gov. Amosun, don't look back, don't look right, don't look left, just be focused and keep looking ahead.

Remember, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a footstep.

Great post and points. Bros, the irony is that impressive urban development/renewal is going on throughout virtually every populous City in African Nations that are being run decently. There is now a glut of private capital investment with Africa as its favourite destination for many reasons. Administrators need only focus on good governance (i.e infrastructure provision,favorable tax regimes, security et al) and most pupular Cities will gain impressive and modern PPP urban renemwal/regeneration schemes. Loving it personally.

Hope.At.Hand:
Vote for chicken!..what about you who Voted for broom?

At least our broom is working, everywhere in the SW is being swept clean of parasitic elements.
What has your chicken being doing in your caves?

olivertwist: With a very good plan and leader (cos a good plan is nothing if the leader is bad &, corrupt), I see no reason why every oil producing state in Nigeria, shouldn't aspire to be like, at least one-tenth of what Dubai is today.

For instance, Dangote has commenced plan to build a multi-billion dollars refinery in Ondo state SW of Nigeria. The question is, like Ogun state, what are the plans of Ondo state to capitalise on this single investment by Dangote, which will definately attract other investors.

The Ondo govt need to borrow a leaf from Dubai by using what they have (crude oil & about to be built 'massive' working refinery), to get what they want. By now, there ought to be a master plan(blue-prints) in place for every one to see.

They shouldn't expect investors to be flying to Lagos & risk there lives on roads or "bus terminals" called domestic airports. This is the time to start attracting investors but if you don't "jump into the water" like Fashola did, no one will swim with you.

Having crude oil is not enough, having a world class refinery won't be enough. Now is the time to start building modern infrastructures that befits the type of investments coming to the state.

Same goes to other oil producing states like Bayelsa, Imo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Abia, Anambra, Edo and soon to join next year, Lagos.

Absolutely spot on. This is why State administrators should work, as a matter of urgency, must work on infrastructure which will have an impact on everything else. This is part of the points Aregbesola made below:

http://www.osundefender.org/?p=116565

The Road Revolution in Osun




new osun roads under construction



Every investment in the physical and social infrastructure is an advance for sustainable development. This is why serious governments at every stage of economic history find the money to put into infrastructural development.

The key here is the deferment of immediate gratification which is essential. For this reason it is very commendable that the state of Osun with its paltry allocation from the centre can invest so much in infrastructure particularly roads.

Osun is not an oil producing state, for this reason budget allocation is tight across all sectors. Very tight. Nevertheless, the ogbeni governor has shown the political will to ensure a fundamental re-direction of capital. This re-direction has of course seen the central emphasis of the budget move away from the pre-aregbesola era of consumption in favour of production.

As a progressive who thinks in the long-term Aregbesola is aware of the need to develop the road network. Not just develop, but upgrade and modernize it. As with every other thing he does, Aregbesola anchors a policy thrust on linkages, or to use the old-fashioned term he believes that there must be a multiplier effect.

The multiplier effect entailed in Aregbesola’s road building programme is clear. For example, there is not much sense in trying to modernize the food production chain without a concomitant increase in infrastructural upgrade. Without roads in good shape agricultural development will continue to stagnate, even regress. Good roads will facilitate an increase for example in production. Instinctively no farmer is going to increase production without insurance of timely produce evacuation.

Good roads also mean that subsequent investments can also be made in storage facilitates. Storage facilities also lead to an increase in motivation and subsequently yield. Osun state of course needs an increase in yield as well as an overall modernisation of agricultural production. This is the stated aim of the state government. This is why there is a clear synergy between the aim of agro-allied led industrialization and the provision of good roads networks.

Osun of course is now a massive road construction site. With a proven engineer who was once an acclaimed infrastructure czar in Lagos state at the helm of affairs this is not too surprising. What is nevertheless welcome is the sheer determination, the gusto with which this is being done? The costing of projects, the method of procurement is all based on cost effectiveness. This is a reflection of the focus of the engineer-at-the top to extract as much as possible out of a very tight fiscal situation.

The current investment in the roads network will also facilitate and also increase the interest shown by both local and foreign investors. Like the farm sector, the investor needs a good road network. This will of course help with his own input and output. Raw materials for example have to be moved in from the rail line by road. Subsequently the finished product becomes more competitive in pricing due to the availability of a good network of roads.


No investor will invest in a process in which he will not be price competitive vis-à-vis his competitor(s). This is why the road development programme is hand-in-glove with raising the investment profile of the state of Osun. A good road network is a clear signal to potential investors. It says unambiguously that the state f Osun means business.

The government’s grit and focus in the area of road development is worthy of commendation. More than any other factor it is preparing Osun for the next decisive phase. This is that of real, sustainable development takes off. Like every other purposeful movement, this is not about the election but about advancing the infrastructure of the state to help the prospects of another generation.

Decades to come, a new generation in the state of osun will have cause to thank the Aregbesola-led team of seasoned operators for putting the state on world map of development.

Gbawe:

Tower of babel?. There is a similarity!

[img]http://aubreyrowe.files./2011/03/tower-of-babel-19-jun-091.jpg?w=590[/img]

Gbawe:

Great post and points. Bros, the irony is that impressive urban development/renewal is going on throughout virtually every populous City in African Nations that are being run decently. There is now a glut of private capital investment with Africa as its favourite destination for many reasons. Administrators need only focus on good governance (i.e infrastructure provision,favorable tax regimes, security et al) and most pupular Cities will gain impressive and modern PPP urban renemwal/regeneration schemes. Loving it personally.

On point Sir.

'Every investment in the physical and social infrastructure is an advance for sustainable development. This is why serious governments at every stage of economic history find the money to put into infrastructural development' - Gov. Aregbesola

Wow, thanks Sir Gbawe for sharing that above info.

Thank you for commenting. My opinion is not far from beautiful ones you have mentioned. Though building the Africa tallest building is a bright idea but will it add economic values? That is how much income will it generate? What is the cost of maintaining such an edifice? Why do people have to Malaysia for design reviews? Can't we build something that can accommodate the state staff and yet be of good value for the job? How has the government addressed the poverty level in the state? Therefore, I would better strategized the state resources to the best value results.
Thank you all.

[img]http://dilemmaxdotnet.files./2013/12/abeokuta-city-centre1.jpg[/img]

Ogun State government has finalized plans to build a 60-story skyscraper in Abeokuta

Horus: [img]http://dilemmaxdotnet.files./2013/12/abeokuta-city-centre1.jpg[/img]

Ogun State government has finalized plans to build a 60-story skyscraper in Abeokuta

tallest in Africa dude, seriously? are you kidding me?

pics or its a fraud

FreeGlobe:

So you are from ogun state Eko ile. A Moslem. And you have Lagos in your mouth 24/7. Tell me why you escaped being deported if Fashola the bigot really deported yorubas. I see why you have refused to associate yourself with your state.

lol

AustineE1:
Looks like a misplaced priority!

You ppl are quick to called West brown roof
Now, their building new structure you still call it misplaced

What's the latest concerning this building