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Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Johnnyessence(m): 10:45pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has appealed to the Presidency to develop the oil-rich Tongeji Island in the state to avoid losing it to the Republic of Benin. He said the skeletal naval base on the Island could be expanded to ensure that the presence of Nigerian government is felt better in the area, to avoid a situation like that of Bakassi Peninsula, which the country ended up losing to Cameroon. Amosun, who made the appeal gave this in Ipokia, Ipokia Local Government Area during his visit as part of his Assessment Tour of the 20 Local Government Areas of the state, said Tongeji Island, has huge potentials of increasing the nation’s economy and improving the livelihood of the people. He said, “Tongeji Island is of serious concern to me. Each time I see President Goodluck Jonathan, I call his attention to the need to as a matter of urgency expand the naval presence on the Island, which is rich in oil and other mineral resources, so that it does not go the way of Bakassi. If the Federal Government does not register its presence on that region on time, I pray we do not lose it to the neighbouring Republic of Benin. “This is an island that has the huge potential of improving the nation’s economy and by extension, the livelihood of the people of Ogun State.” The governor also said arrangements have been concluded with a world class tourist outfit to make Akere community in Ipokia Local Government area, first of its kind tourist center in Africa. He said the state government would immediately commence the construction of the 10km Ipokia- Akere road, which leads into the Lagoon, adding that the intention is to transform the community into a tourism hub which it is originally designed to be. He said, “We have the longest seashore in this country. One of the world’s tourist outfits have done the designs and planning on all they want to do here. The investors, who were looking for a place that has sea view and seashore have chosen Akere in this part of the state. “They want to make Akere a totally new town. They have done it in other parts of the world. This is their first time in Africa and Nigeria. “I’m trying to envision what Akere town would be in the next three years. It would no doubt be the number one destination of tourism in Nigeria. “Without any delay, I have directed the immediate construction of Ipokia-Akere road and Agosasa-Ijofin road respectively as well as a bridge before Agosasa to further open up the Local Government Area and fulfill the promise of constructing two rural roads in each Local Government Area of the state.” While commending the forebears for the initiative to cite a large expanse of palm trees plantation on both sides of the road to the riverine area, he affirmed that the state government would as a matter of urgency do the regeneration of the old palms. Governor Amosun assured that Ipokia Local Government Area would be made to have two Local Council Development Areas, pointing out that one additional model school would be constructed as a starting point to having a full fledge higher institution. Chairman, Ipokia Local Government Council, Mr. Isiaka Wale Aderounmu, commended the governor for his various development-oriented projects spread across the state, thereby making Ogun, a state to be reckoned with in the country. www.punchng.com/news/amosun-appeals-to-fg-over-oil-rich-tongeji-island/ 9 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Johnnyessence(m): 10:47pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
waoooo so Ogun too av oil reserve . 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by F117A: 12:42am On Sep 25, 2014 |
And what is GEJ waiting for? A kiss? Expand that naval base,you dumb fucckk of a president. 32 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Energito: 12:53am On Sep 25, 2014 |
F117A: And what is GEJ waiting for?you yrouba people self,expand our naval presence there for what?so you people are afraid of loosing your land but your kins man allow Bakassi.GEJ will be foolish if he tries that. 25 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by PaulJohn1: 2:53am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I just pray Mr. Jonathan doesn't start forming one cool big brother that's wanna be apprecited for being peace-loving by the "world bodies", when the French start to claim this said Island for their puppet, just like Obasanjo did. Just tired of people of no pride, standard and diplomacy ruling this country. Leant our Eastern neighbour already have their eye on Obudu in Cross-River state. May be our eye 'll open when we're just left with the the Atlantic. 12 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Nobody: 3:55am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Johnnyessence: waoooo so Ogun too av oil reserve .yeah, in Ogun waterside too. 8 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Clone2020(m): 6:36am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Federal government always moves at a slow pace because of all the bureaucracy... If the states had the power and budget to develop the island, it would've been done a long time ago 5 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by justi4jesu(f): 6:36am On Sep 25, 2014 |
ok |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by kingzjay(m): 6:36am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Issorite |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by 01mcfadden(m): 6:36am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Nigeria is realy blessed. |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Nobody: 6:36am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Bakassi come to mind. A stitch in time... |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Iceking1(m): 6:37am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Amosun Amosun Amosun, hw many times are call u |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Jarchi(m): 6:39am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I can only watch dem in. 6D |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by BlackPeni5: 6:40am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Shebi its a Yoruba man that allowed Bakassi to Cameroon. Now una want protect una own...Nigeria is truly divided. 6 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by ayusco85(m): 6:40am On Sep 25, 2014 |
They be talking oil money and acquiring more oil fields, u get to wonder what they even do with the oil money to affect the live of the common man......... *hiss* Meanwhile: Girls Be Struggling To Fill A Page In Exams Hall, But Ask Them To List The Qualities They Want In A Guy, Dem Go Write Full Page. 4 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by yim(f): 6:42am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Energito: you yrouba people self,expand our naval presence there for what?so you people are afraid of loosing your land but your kins man allow Bakassi.GEJ will be foolish if he tries that. What is this one saying? We are talking of marking our NIGERIAN territory, u are talking Yoruba people. Put on an objective mind (dat is putting it mildly) Back to d topic, GEJ should pay good attention to dat place 37 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by danaiks(m): 6:42am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Oga jonah we are waiting for your response 1 Like |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Naofficial: 6:43am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Good idea i must say..... |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Amanwulu1(m): 6:46am On Sep 25, 2014 |
for those talking bakassi, d mistake has been made. Pls dis should not go d way bakassi went. We should stp playing a big broda wit issues like dis. 5 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by UnknownT: 6:47am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Na so nah |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Energito: 6:48am On Sep 25, 2014 |
My friend pack well,Making our territory my foot but your foolish kins man allows other people territory. yim: 7 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by harffie(m): 6:49am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Johnnyessence: waoooo so Ogun too av oil reserve .Sir, Oil dey west t☺☺ o infact not only oil.....minerals dey like madt! There was a time I was reading a geographical textbook about minerals distribution in Nigeria....do u even know we have uranium in Nigeria?? Yes we do! But lack of good governance is a major problem! 5 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by manutdadex(m): 6:51am On Sep 25, 2014 |
to benin? Abeg amosun u self start somtin 1 Like |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by dridowu: 6:51am On Sep 25, 2014 |
A stitch in time saves nine. Good Morning Nigerians 5 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by RockMaxi: 6:51am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Energito: My friend pack well,Making our territory my foot but your foolish kins man allows other people territory. You should know better. |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by CashNaira96: 6:53am On Sep 25, 2014 |
GEJ is really busy now with his 2015 ambition |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by F117A: 6:53am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Energito: you yrouba people self,expand our naval presence there for what?so you people are afraid of loosing your land but your kin's man allow Bakassi.GEJ will be foolish if he tries that.And what were your senators and governors doing when bakassi was sold away.? This governor is being proactive. Don't vote for moronns in your state next time. Btw,i am not yoruba. 38 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Hafyz23(m): 6:56am On Sep 25, 2014 |
No worry my dear Nairalanders.....The Island is under my watch day-in day-out.Gud morning b4 I forget. |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Akshow: 7:00am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Energito: you yrouba people self,expand our naval presence there for what?so you people are afraid of loosing your land but your kins man allow Bakassi.GEJ will be foolish if he tries that. I've told u to stop smoking dry grass in d morning. 21 Likes |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by deeptechcool(m): 7:02am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Ogun is really blessed. In the nearest future, I see it displacing Lagos as the number one investment destination in the country if the government of the day sit up. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Amosun Appeals To FG Over Oil-rich Tongeji Island by Energito: 7:03am On Sep 25, 2014 |
F117A: And what were your senators and governors doing when bakassi was sold away.?i dont if your are yoruba or not,like i said before GEJ will be foolish if he listen to this nonsense. 2 Likes |
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