According to the former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos will become Africa’s third largest economy before he dies.

The former president made this known yesterday at the book launch of a book titled, “Making Africa Work”, co-authored by the former president and three other authors. The other authors are Greg Mills, Director of Brenthurst Foundation; Jeffrey Herbst, President of NEWSEUM and Dickie Davis, a retired major general.

The former president said the Lagos State government is working towards making the state an economic hub, which he jokingly said would come to fruition before he passes on.

Obasanjo, who is the chair of Brenthurst Foundation, disclosed that plans are underway for the foundation and Lagos state government to make the state the third largest economy on the continent. In his words ,he said;

“(Even though) People said I look like someone who is in the departure lounge.”
“Lagos will become the third largest economy before I take my boarding pass.”
The former president also said that Africa is not a poor continent, adding that the continent is only poor by choice, urging Africans to focus on wealth creation and job opportunities, saying the continent should complain less about poverty.

“Africa is poorly managed,” he said, adding that, “We are poor by choice (and) we will also get out of that poverty by choice.” He said




SOURCE http://www.ibakagists.com/2017/08/lagos-will-become-africas-third-largest.html

So shall it be

Land grabbers stay away

not without the help of the Igbos...

^^^^^^^
Yes of course, like the Igbos developed this place in Aba.


https://www.nairaland.com/3963161/already-idps-aba-just-like

Amen!!!

OK...

Ibakagists:
According to the former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos will become Africa’s third largest economy before he dies.

The former president made this known yesterday at the book launch of a book titled, “Making Africa Work”, co-authored by the former president and three other authors. The other authors are Greg Mills, Director of Brenthurst Foundation; Jeffrey Herbst, President of NEWSEUM and Dickie Davis, a retired major general.

The former president said the Lagos State government is working towards making the state an economic hub, which he jokingly said would come to fruition before he passes on.

Obasanjo, who is the chair of Brenthurst Foundation, disclosed that plans are underway for the foundation and Lagos state government to make the state the third largest economy on the continent. In his words ,he said;

“(Even though) People said I look like someone who is in the departure lounge.”
“Lagos will become the third largest economy before I take my boarding pass.”
The former president also said that Africa is not a poor continent, adding that the continent is only poor by choice, urging Africans to focus on wealth creation and job opportunities, saying the continent should complain less about poverty.

“Africa is poorly managed,” he said, adding that, “We are poor by choice (and) we will also get out of that poverty by choice.” He said




SOURCE http://www.ibakagists.com/2017/08/lagos-will-become-africas-third-largest.html

...mr hypocritical Obasanjo. The same Lagos he starved of funds during his tenure? The same Lagos under his watch some hardcore elements from the north conspired to take away the capital to Abuja? The same Lagos he was mute on when IBB was foot dragging on building the 3rd mainland bridge until well meaning Nigerians speak in unison in favour of the bridge. Or is it the same OBJ that never condems the northerners for once in Lagos especially when the went on rampage maiming and killing innocent people?

Mr OBJ, we know who you are. First of all, learn how to accept blames and responsibility for your actions and inactions then we can take your word serious as regards to Lagos State.

This is the truth, Lagos will become Africa's 3rd largest economy coming behind Nigeria and South Africa but not because Obasanjo is responsible for it.

Kudos to Tinubu - The planner,

Kudos to Fash baba ( brainy guy), the executor;

Kudos to Ambode, the sustainer.

Lagos is already Africa's third largest economy, Mr Obasanjo.

And you play 0 role in that. We know those who really helped develop Lagos and bring it to the status it currently enjoys today. You aren't one of them.

...... Let me park my Venza here.

Newmanluckyman:
...mr hypocritical Obasanjo. The same Lagos he starved of funds during his tenure? The same Lagos under his watch some hardcore elements from the north conspired to take away the capital to Abuja? The same Lagos he was mute on when IBB was foot dragging on building the 3rd mainland bridge until well meaning Nigerians speak in unison in favour of the bridge. Or is it the same OBJ that never condems the northerners for once in Lagos especially when the went on rampage maiming and killing innocent people?

Mr OBJ, we know who you are. First of all, learn how to accept blames and responsibility for your actions and inactions then we can take your word serious as regards to Lagos State.

Well said bro!

Omo YORUBA rere