Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

Tetehjewels:
This is an Ibadan-bound train crossing the newly-built Kajola Bridge. 3yrs ago, that whole area was a huge forest.

Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Osinbajo mean well for our dear country. By the time they are done with Nigeria, we'll be on the fast lane to growth and development.

popsy2:
Hmmm. We now hail deforestation as development. This will not end well for the ecological system.

slimfit1:
Poor trains Rotime needs to go out . Buying locomotives with one head and carriages disgusting really. Why don't you go to UK and buy proper trains instead of buying substandard trains.

BreconHills:


Dont let anger lead you to swear. Your father shouldnt be brought into something as trivial as internet credibility. Why should you care if no one believes you?

Because I dont believe you, and the reason is simple.

Every project that this government received funding for is at a good stage of completion. On the contrary, OBJ spent 16bn on electricity and to what end. After that GEJ privatised distribution ( nothing wrong with that) and yet there has been no improvement. The Lagos Ibadan expressway was awarded to Wale Babalakin during OBJ's era with great fanfare. Nothing was done until this government begun work on it. Colossal votes by the PDP with zero work. The river Niger has been dredged so many times and yet cannot take large ocean going ships. Airport renovations had huge votes and received only cosmetic treatment.

Any government that truly wants to change Nigeria must take the risk that it will be a one term government because Nigerians would rather have money in their pocket than have infrastructure that benefits several generation - a nation of Esaus of the criminal and venial type!

So do not swear. Your word should be enough. If you are right, you can always tell everyone including me " I told you so"

This government is not the best government we can have but it is miles better than what we have had before. Successive governments ( of any coloration) will have something to build on as economic choke points are removed one by one.

History will be kind to this President. He has ignored our craving for our addictions; imported goods, spending without saving, apeing the lifestyle of dubious celebrity criminals and he has restored a measure of sanity. He wont be popular now - and I am not sure he cares. But in future when we talk about the second foundation ( The first was General Gowons - five year rolling plans) of a modern Nigeria, he will receive the credit he deserves. We arent where we should be, but we are better off than we have been. Yes the economy is biting but this is only because distortions in value creation are being addressed. In the past the USD rate, stock market and house prices would rise immediately after FAAC allocation. This created economic bubbles that we mistook for economic growth not knowing that ot was being fueled by state money speculating on stock and house prices. Paper money unpacked by value. But the poor waited on the sidelines believing it will get to them one day if they prayed or worked hard enough. Illusions.

Today we are wiser.

Your father's grave is a sacred place dont let opinions like mine or even the uninformed ethnic linguists push you to do something you shouldnt. Have a blessed and prosperous year.

popsy2:


Yes! That could have been better. Relocate them if possible. I can't support the destruction and displacement of the eco-habitate just to put through a rail road. I am certain that environmental impact assessement was not conducted before this.

If only you realize how much you and those people rely on the now destroyed forest, you wouldn't be here cheering.

If you have been following the news, you would have read or seen that the Amazon forest holds one of the largest deposit of crude, yet, it is left in the ground because of the damage oil exploration would have on the forest. Until lately that some companies started unlawful incursion on the forest Ecuador corridors.

Sir, that rail road could have still be constructed with minimal alteration of the landscape instead of this total annihilation of forest.

We don't solve a problem by creating another.

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

ppogba:


A look at the American White House will show you that deforestation took place before it could stand there. Above all, the opportunity cost of the railway route is the several hundreds of homes spared the destruction. It is wrong of you to conclude that environmental impact assessments were not done.

jeebz:

Yes, cargo trains and passenger trains can share the same track as obtains in the USA. Also, with respect to profitability, some projects can be run as a public good without the prospect of any profits in near future. However, Nigeria as a nation will profit through indirect means since it will improve general productivity of the SouthWest region.

Revolva:


And where did the standard train want to run

Wat power does d standard train want to use

Before you write sometimes think first you think this is a country that can manage a surface electric train

So and read about maglev train ..you will find out also that usa and Europe don't even have it for now only China Japan and south Korea cos it's very expensive and risky but Usa are building theirs now acrosss six cities none in Europe for now

Guestlander:


First of all, the Lagos to Ibadan railway project was started under the Buhari administration. If you are not daft as you are trying to convince me then you will know that it is absurd to thank Jonathan for it.

We know when the contract was signed and when the actual construction started, all under Buhari. If you are not dumb then you should know that the success or failure of this project can only be attributed to Buhari's administration and not Jonathan.
I bet when the second Niger bridge is completed you will also thank Jonathan for it. If you are not a kid then I'm sorry for you.

wwwihy:

President Muhammadu Buhari is the best President ever in the history of this Country.

Argue with your ancestors.

With less than three years Lagos - Ibadan railway is coming to fruition. What the useless PDP could not do in 2 decades.

God bless APC
God Bless Ameachi
God Bless BAT
God Bless PYO
God bless President Muhammadu Buhari
God Bless South West
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

chigozie007:
Who else noticed they dont want to stain the train floor, thats why tho caprice bags are placed on the floor of the couches, feeling this is just another propaganda to make us believe the trains are working.
If the trains are working, then we need better trains, not some 1967 style made trains.....

GoldenGeneral:
Their heroes looted us dry until this two came, even though we should have done more than this but at least we are making progress on our infrastructure which will increase and develop our economy, same reason I am hoping for continuity with Prof Osinbajo

Revolva:


And where did the standard train want to run

Wat power does d standard train want to use

Before you write sometimes think first you think this is a country that can manage a surface electric train

So and read about maglev train ..you will find out also that usa and Europe don't even have it for now only China Japan and south Korea cos it's very expensive and risky but Usa are building theirs now acrosss six cities none in Europe for now

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

DMerciful:
That Ibadan-Lagos rail line was started before 2014. I saw it then while traveling from Ibadan to lagos.