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Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 7:51am On Jul 22, 2020 |
TIME FOR A NEW MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT IN ALAIGBO 4 Likes
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 7:52am On Jul 22, 2020 |
There is serious failure of political leadership in Igboland. Yes, I know Umahi has stood out from the rest but the current rate of development in Igboland is not as impressive as some of us may like to think especially when you look past Nigeria and see countries like Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania powering on. I prefer to compare us (IGBOs) to countries because we are more than capable of being our own country with a population over 35 million. Yes, it’s true that we Igbos rebuilt our land by ourselves rapidly after the civil war, but that rebuilding was very unplanned because it was mostly driven solely by individual efforts. There was no Government led Marshall plan to rebuild our land after the war and all we have dealt with is empty promises and political trojan horses. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by ebenhazard(m): 7:52am On Jul 22, 2020 |
Might be the generation to come |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 7:53am On Jul 22, 2020 |
There are two types of Development. Private sector development Public sector development When it comes to private sector led development, Ndiigbo tends to excel in this sphere. This is self-evident and needs no further explanation. But when it comes to public led development, there is a big leadership failure. I have thought about this carefully and I have come to one major conclusion; “The Nigerian factor”. The Nigerian factor has a major role to play in this but that’s another topic to discuss. 6 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 7:53am On Jul 22, 2020 |
The way forward; The way forward is for Ndiigbo to start creating special purpose Agencies/Cooperation whose sole purpose is to develop, manage and run private cities all over Igboland. There is nothing new about this concept as it is already being done in developed countries. It is obvious even to the blind that there is a failure of Public sector leadership in development of Igboland. Therefore, it’s time to allow the private sector to go into the business of building and running our cities. 2 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 7:54am On Jul 22, 2020 |
The private city model The private city model will put the private sector mostly in charge of developing and running the cities for eventual profit. They will collaborate with the state leadership in a public-private partnership to build model 21st century cities in every part of Igboland. The cities will run like any other modern cities but will be managed privately The government will be responsible to map out land and provide an enabling environment for the city to thrive. While, The private sector will provide: Roads Electricity Pipe borne water Sewage management Waste disposal and management Building codes Telecommunications/ internet infrastructure Fire service Environmental beautification and sanitation Parks and recreation Shopping Healthcare institutions Education institutions Private security (working in partnership with federal/state police) Etc. 1 Like |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by mrvitalis(m): 7:59am On Jul 22, 2020 |
I have always believed that what can develop Igbo land is PPP between the Igbo people and the Igbo government Let's take for example ABA owerri road , say it cost 100 billion to build to world class standard Igbo government can toll it and sale it out as shares ....say 1 million per share , the government can hold 10% of equity and private individuals contribute the rest Based on shares vote on the management team to handled the road ....it's simple , it's our style ...it can work for us Igbos have large capitals ....over 3 million igbos can certainly invest 1 million or more in our home ..that's 3 trillion capital investment at home per year , in 10 years 30 trillion We can build world class airports , hospitals , sea ports , rail way system , schools , everything we want ...and it would be owned by us the people 6 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 8:00am On Jul 22, 2020 |
This is just my opinion but I would like to hear what others think about the idea. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 8:02am On Jul 22, 2020 |
mrvitalis: Gbam. You clearly see my vision and know exactly where I am coming from. We cannot continue doing things the old ways 3 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 8:59am On Jul 22, 2020 |
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by rdokoye: 2:58pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: How do you know whether or not we're united if you're not Igbo? And this is a Igbo initiative, all I read from you is discouragement, no solution(s). 6 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 3:29pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: I tried my best to get to your main point but you were all over the place. You talk about waste in the public sector but ignored that this thread is about unleashing the power of the private sector to efficiently bring development in a manner that makes financial sense. Also, Population matters. Its helps to have large population that you can mobilize resources from. Human Resources is very precious in today’s world. 2 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by LLobiorah: 3:30pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: So in all these you wrote, where's the support? 6 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 3:42pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 3:49pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
I have always said that if Igbos can collectively and effectively mobilise the private sector for development, the results will be be overwhelming, So much can be accomplished, provided there is accountability and efficiency 3 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 3:54pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: Big Population matters a lot if you can harness the power effectively. For example mrvitalis raised a good point about raising developmental funds from the population to invest in big infrastructural projects. This is completely feasible and intact has been done before by igbos barely 14 years after the civil war. That’s how imo state airport was built. If you have a small population, it is still possible to do it but much harder. With big population, you can raise funds for development through shares/bonds. Also a well educated big population is an asset in today’s world than small population. An uneducated big population is a major liability. As for the allocation that you mentioned, did those allocations build all the houses and business Igbos have today? Literally every igbo person started from scratch after the war. Nobody handed them anything. 3 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:00pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
IspitonCowards: And we have done it before when we had very little in our pockets. We mobilized and built imo state airport only 14 years after the civil war. Now imagine what we can do today. We need to get back to work. 2 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:08pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by rdokoye: 4:10pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: Norway is also oil rich, a part of the biggest economic union on planet earth and has wealthy, innovative and capable neighbours (Western Europe). So it's not a fair comparison. Africa on the other hand, is largely backwards, lacking the inherent benefits a Greece may have in Europe, despite having terrible leadership. And Africa is poor, because Europe made it so. Not because of the actions or mentality of Africa. To think or feel otherwise is undignified - you're just beating yourself up for no reason. Yea, a country with 1 million people can be a country, but when he mentioned the population figure, he was obviously referring to viability. I don't think he was bragging, when he made that comment, mainly because he was speaking primarily to Igbo people when he made it. That would be illogical. You only interpreted that way, because you come from a smaller ethnic group, which made you feel aggrieved. But this isn't about you. It's not about uniting with your people, creating cities for your people, or forming a nation with your people. It's about the future development of Igboland. Over the past 20 years, but Nigeria has been around for 60 years. During which, much of Nigeria's wealth and resources has been pumped into the North and SW (Lagos primarily). Of all the regions, SE has the least federal presence, whereas policies within the nation, have all been designed to create a level playing field between Igbo people and everyone else, so in essence, they've stifled our progress. That's what's meant by that statement. As I said before, you're not an Igbo person, so you're in no position to tell us whether or not we're united. That's our job to make that determination. In my estimation, Igbo people are very much united, in fact, I think all the ethnic groups are pretty much united. I don't see any disunity, amongst the largest ethnic groups. And you're conclusion that we should become clannish and abandon our ethnic kinfolk, reeks of bad-mind. 3 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:12pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:18pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
horsepower102:Unfortunately today's crop of igbo leaders seem to be very mediocre, they really can't see further than 4-8yrs ahead 1 Like |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Philipxxxx0: 4:22pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
horsepower102:that why we the youth need to take over from the old men that don't know their left from right. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:22pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
IspitonCowards: Thank you. Now you have finally arrived at the main purpose of this thread which is to forget the government and Use the private sector to drive our developments. We need to create development companies with with institutional and individual shareholders that will invest in New cities and New infrastructures.. We all agree that government has failed in Igboland and in Nigeria. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Philipxxxx0: 4:23pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
How I wish I can become Anambra state governor for just one year, and let the world come see wonders. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:30pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: True a smaller population is more manageable. Even Lee kwan yew of Singapore admitted it and said he may not have been successful if Singapore was a big populated country As for your other point that everywhere that there is war, the people eventually rebuild, it is true to some degree but not always true. Also the rate of rebuilding and recovery varies widely depending on the culture and commitment of the affected people. Finally, There will always be division within groups, thats just human nature but as long as the majority get along well and agree on the way forward, there is nothing that those with petty drama can do. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:33pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
rdokoye: thank you for this wonderful explanation. I couldn't have done it any better. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:33pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
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Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:36pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
Philipxxxx0: Thank you. Its up to us the Youths of today, to bring a revolution to Igboland development. We have dinosaur leaders and they are stifling our potentials to be great people. |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:36pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
rdokoye: I wonder how you guys go through life thinking that contrary opinions are a sign of antagonism? Anyway, like you said it's an Igbo thread, I'd better take myself off before I attract insults. 1 Like |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by ThatFairGuy1: 4:36pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
We wish you well |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by horsepower102: 4:42pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
B3ACHSIDE: Do you know that the state of Texas alone in the United states of America has 730 airports? Do you know that Texas is roughly the same size as Nigeria. Please think about this carefully before you respond. 2 Likes |
Re: Private City Development Model Is “the Best Way Forward For Igboland” by Nobody: 4:45pm On Jul 22, 2020 |
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