mabea:
You know the funny thing about this, people often talk about lagos but the truth is igbos are developing people's lands all across nigeria. Here in calabar many yorubas have spent years here but you hardly see anyone of them with landlord to his name they all go to ibadan to build but it's not so with the igbos here.

This is why I keep saying that igbos are the only true Nigerian in the real sense. Their actions proves it. They rest just do mouth action patriotism.

T9ksy:
But Op, one question that keeps invading my consciousnesswhen i read threads like yours is, "why is it that ibos will go to unimaginable ends (die) just to "develop" their enemies' land than their ancestral land"?

Abi, na curse?

Igbo Land is also developing at an amazing rate.

My only concern is that they forget that home is the best

FortifiedCity:
Igbo Land is also developing at an amazing rate.

My only concern is that they forget that home is the best

I totally agree with you. The rate of development and real estate investment happining in the east is impressive

But igbo landlords need to do more for their homeland. Once oil revenues begins to dwindle, so many governments will see them as cash cows and start taxing the the hell out of them.

adadike:
yes, anywhere in igboland is safe for you except owerri. I don't understand Rochas again.

Every where in the east is safe for investment. Simple.

educhigo:
yes,asaba okpanam area near airport i have buy the land but i'm afraid because i use to read some nairaland news and see some writers who saying that asaba is not part of igbo

Don't ever in your life let yoruba tell you about your own people.

If Asaba is not Igbo then nowhere in igboland is igbo.

We as ndigbo should have gotten past this propaganda but it seem that some of us are yet to get over it.

FortifiedCity:
Bros it's really something of great concern.

But honestly I have only one consolation in all these

What is the consolation? I am just curious

horsepower101:


What is the consolation? I am just curious

No matter how tough it is, we'll always have excel. It's a divine gift

FortifiedCity:
No matter how tough it is, we'll always have excel. It's a divine gift

I agree with this 100%. No matter what they throw at us, we always overcome. Ndigbo are the most inspiring group I have ever come across.

OP- any Igbo man still pouring money into acquiring landed property in Lagos under APC is not engaging wisdom. ACN was a very wicked party and it's members were notable tribalists before they merged with northerners to form APC. Now they have confidence to showcase their hate. If you are an Igbo man try to have sense and take your wealth home.

We should go back to our old ways when igbo businessmen would have houses in the east but live in a humble apartment in lagos to cut their costs. At most get a long lease, stop bankrolling Tinubu's stealing machine by buying land up and down and paying discriminatory , exorbitant charges

FortifiedCity:
So that you and Ambode will carry your wahala and go there?

I'm not telling you

Bros, keep up with the lies. We are enjoying it.

horsepower101:


Don't ever in your life let yoruba tell you about your own people.

If Asaba is not Igbo then nowhere in igboland is igbo.

We as ndigbo should have gotten past this propaganda but it seem that some of us are yet to get over it.

Everyone knows Asaba is Benin.... ...let us focus on our own land pls.

Strikethem:
Bros, keep up with the lies. We are enjoying it.

You know I'm telling the truth

FortifiedCity:
5 years ago when I was barely 2 years in Lagos, I was moving about getting acquainted with the environment. There was this particular area of Lagos that I stumbled upon. As at then, it was scarely populated aND had dense vegetation all around. In fact at a point, some youths including me and my friends pass through the bush to play ball right in the middle of that area.

3 years later, that place metamorphosed into one of the most developing beautiful residential areas in Lagos. So I heard!! Just last week, I happened to go there to see if I can get an apartment for myself, the structures I saw there made me cry. Money was literally talking. If you go there and you are not challenged to do better for yourself, then know you're irredeemably poor.

I met a Landlord there and we were gisting. He told me that during their estate monthly Landlord meeting, If they were hundred in number, 90 of them are Igbos, with 10 from different parts of the country.

You know When some people say, Igbos developed Lagos, I wave it aside even though I'm a proud Igbo man but with what I saw yesterday and what I had seen in different parts of the Lagos especially developing areas, that statement has a whole lot of truth in it.

And now to the real gist of the day.

Ambode decided to reap lagos landlords of their money and increased the land use charge to an all time high rate. After a public outcry, he reduced it but it's still high.
Well I have no issues, he can raise it to power 1000 for all I care. All I want Is for him to do something that will make our brothers here to join those already building mansions in the east to do the same.
Suspend all your residential mansions here. Go home and build that mansion. You can live in a rent here or better still, build a zinc house here and do your mansion in east.

I'm saying this without bias or prejudice, the spirit of the Igbo man is the best you can find. To him, everywhere is home. He's very accommodating.

Ambode is showing signs that he's not an accommodating person. In saner climes, government gives you good reliefs just to come and invest in the place but Lagos government sees it as an opportunity to milk people

On a final note, before you build a mansion in a Lagos, make sure you have 3 better ones in the east. Never build a house in Lagos if you don't have in the east. Owerri, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Aba and indeed every nook and cranny of the east is available for you to build a serene and comfortable home.

Charity they say begins at home. East Is your home!!!!

The place no get name

FortifiedCity:
You know I'm telling the truth

Truth about a place wey no get name

ibotic:


Everyone knows Asaba is Benin.... ...let us focus on our own land pls.

Ok we've heard you. Go and report us to oba of Benin to come take back Asaba.

ibotic:


Everyone knows Asaba is Benin.... ...let us focus on our own land pls.

Yes, Onitsha is also Benin...So is Enugu, Igala...

Are you now satisfied?

Strikethem:
The place no get name

Me self know the place, but no be from my mouth you go hear am...

Cooly100:


Yes, Onitsha is also Benin...So is Enugu, Igala...

Are you now satisfied?

Enugu is Igbo
Asaba..Agbor and Onitsha are all Benin
Igala is Igala

Strikethem:
Truth about a place wey no get name

I won't say it. Some Ambode agents might be here watching.

ibotic:


Enugu is Igbo
Asaba..Agbor and Onitsha are all Benin
Igala is Igala

OK Madam. Your point is noted.

The original owners of Lagos are coming for it soon

ibotic:


Enugu is Igbo
Asaba..Agbor and Onitsha are all Benin
Igala is Igala

...and Eko, Lagos?

Y'all should trudge carefully about thinking you're developing Lagos. What kind of development are you making for Christ sake? Building some random houses in some random locations... and you call that development? You bunch are too quick to praise urselves unnecessarily sha.

Abeg, carry ur huts waka go ur land jungle. Nobody force una come Lagos anyway.

Follygunners:
Y'all should trudge carefully about thinking you're developing Lagos. What kind of development are you making for Christ sake? Building some random houses in some random locations... and you call that development? You bunch are too quick to praise urselves unnecessarily sha.

Abeg, carry ur huts waka go ur land jungle. Nobody force una come Lagos anyway.

Your inheritance is next to be bought over and developed

FortifiedCity:
Your inheritance is next to be bought over and developed

We shall see...

It's only a Bastar.d that ignores his own father's land to develop a stranger's land - Chinese Proverb

This is just the beginning for you all.... till we frustrate and deport all Igbos out of SW 9ja... we shall never rest!

educhigo:
yes,asaba okpanam area near airport i have buy the land but i'm afraid because i use to read some nairaland news and see some writers who saying that asaba is not part of igbo

Asaba is 100% Igbo land. Even their king Asagba of Asaba is a proud Igbo man. Forget about Afonja Muslims Propaganda

Follygunners:


We shall see...

It's only a Bastar.d that ignores his own father's land to develop a stranger's land - Chinese Proverb

This is just the beginning for you all.... till we frustrate and deport all Igbos out of SW 9ja... we shall never rest!

Igbos are the only real true Nigerians...others, especially you guys are one Nigeria only on eye for the oil and gas in the lower Niger area.
An affluent Igbo man would build a home where he lives most of the time, without considering if that is his region. The Yoruba person will only live in rented apartment or one region structure in other region, but build his home only in his region.

How would Nigeria have been without the gift of an Igboman?

Don't waste your time most of the Igbos have got the message. Real estate in the east has grown by more than 45% than 8 years ago..

Follygunners:


We shall see...

It's only a Bastar.d that ignores his own father's land to develop a stranger's land - Chinese Proverb

This is just the beginning for you all.... till we frustrate and deport all Igbos out of SW 9ja... we shall never rest!

Brother, Tell 'em. Foolish people!

Yoruba4Life:


Brother, Tell 'em. Foolish people!

You are most foolish to think they do less in their region...

Have you wondered how Lekki, Ajah, Surulere, Okota, Festac Satelite town would have been without the Igbos?

E.g., remove the the tall structure from the skyline in this picture...and you can see what I mean...

Igbos are peaceful and God's gift to Nigeria...but you cannot see it..

Follygunners:
Y'all should trudge carefully about thinking you're developing Lagos. What kind of development are you making for Christ sake? Building some random houses in some random locations... and you call that development? You bunch are too quick to praise urselves unnecessarily sha.

Abeg, carry ur huts waka go ur land jungle. Nobody force una come Lagos anyway.

Your tantrum doesn't change the reality on the ground. You can deny it all you want.

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Cooly100:


Igbos are the only real true Nigerians...others, especially you guys are one Nigeria only on eye for the oil and gas in the lower Niger area.
An affluent Igbo man would build a home where he lives most of the time, without considering if that is his region. The Yoruba person will only live in rented apartment or one region structure in other region, but build his home only in his region.

How would Nigeria have been without the gift of sn Igboman?

Don't waste your time most of the Igbos have got the message. Real estate in the east has grown by more than 45% than 8 years ago..

The message has gotten home. Most igbos are beginning to invest back home. We have seen the hate they habor for us and so many are going back home to build their future properties.

No sane igbo man believes in one Nigeria. That's why the whole east feels like a construction zone.

Cooly100:


You are most foolish to think they do less in their region...

Have you wondered how Lekki, Ajah, Surulere, Okota, Festac Satelite town would have been without the Igbos?

E.g., remove the the tall structure from the skyline in this picture...and you can see what I mean...

Igbos are peaceful and God's gift to Nigeria...but you cannot see it..

Again, noise makers and empty vessels from that side of 9ja.

Have you ever wondered how great the SW 9ja would have been without the savages Igbos from the jungle SE 9ja?

At least there's a valid reason why 70% of Igbos run away from that savage dark jungle to come to a civilized SW.

....the same way 9ja pple dey run go yankee and jand..