Greatkenny2:

You're one funny dude... If the governor wants a mayor in Aba city, better believe legislation wouldn't have a problem with that.

horsepower102:
For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

Greatkenny2:

You're one funny dude... If the governor wants a mayor in Aba city, better believe legislation wouldn't have a problem with that.

plat0:
The LGA chairman in port Harcourt local government has always been called the mayor of Port Harcourt even before independence till date. Do your research.

horsepower102:


I agree but I think what he intends to do is to use tax revenue from Aba to fund the position.

I don’t know if you have heard but Otti has reformed the tax collection in Abia state. Everything in now digital. That has already increased revenue tremendously.

horsepower102:


Mayor is a globally recognized position but in general they typically run the cities including waste management, drainage, pot holes, building codes and permits, traffic violations, parks and recreation etc.

They make cities work and function well. It’s only in Nigeria that we have state government doing everything.

horsepower102:
For years those us that have been discussing development of south east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their own Mayor who will focus on development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local governments chairmen? Can’t local government do it?

The answer is No because local government are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

blabulu2000:
Another means of wasting money that doesn't exist.....and duplication of duties.....


After Enugu state, Abia state is the poorest in the entire southeastern region....yet... He is outgoing himself.....


Abia people, see your governor and stop focusing your wicked focal 3lens on the Lagos State governor always..m.

hardbody:


Try and read about other states outside Lagos. Presently Abia is the best performing state in terms of recent governors elected into office.

Gajagojo:

Not just Port Harcourt even in Enugu

That is why I have said mayor is a title that means different things to different places
There is a difference between a councillor chosen by peers and a directly elected mayor which we have never had in Nigeria

plat0:
Best in terms of what please?

hardbody:


Achievements in the first 100 days

horsepower102:
For years those us who have been discussing the development of the south-east and Nigeria as a whole have been stressing the need for major cities to have their Mayor who will focus on the development of those cities since the state government cannot do it all.

Some people asked what about local government chairmen. Can’t the local government do it?

The answer is No because local governments are not equipped with the technicalities of running and managing a city.

If it was a rural area, local government can do that but once those areas turn to cities, you need a Mayor.

plat0:
LoL, he's not doing bad but he is a product of the media.