₦airaland Forum

McSquishi:
I don’t care if they look like Lagos. And there are parts of those cities that do look worn down and underdeveloped...

Americans can’t be compared to Nigerians as the histories and politics and culture are totally different so naturally the populations will face a different reality.

That was also beside my point.

The worst part of New York is better than the best part of Lagos. Thats why the people are largely satisfied from an infrastructure perspective.

McSquishi:
ask New Yorkers why New York looks like a slum or ask why LA looks like a slum and you’d get the same defensive responses. This is not a Black thing or a Nigerian thing, humans get defensive over things/people/places that shape their identity.

Well New York and L.A. aren't slums. If they looked like Lagos, the people would revolt.

Americans aren't sleepy and primed for mediocrity like Nigerians are.

owobokiri:
That's a billion dollars project! Which socalled private investor is going to take such gamble in Nigeria, when he can make double with that, say in the oil and gas sector.

It's not a billion dollar project. Basic paving and piling would cost maybe half the price of a road, which is $1.5 to $3 million per km. (The whole coast is around 15 kilometers, and they don't have to do it all at once) After that, the private developers only have to make restaurants, marinas, shopping, etc.

Aderr:
It depends on what you are looking for. I can also get you pictures of Mumbai to rubbish your point. It's easy to always criticise Lagos, Nigeria and the black race. But what have you ever changed in your society? Even in a little way. But then I see you already have a tribe of fellow monkeys to join you. We all know Nigeria is doing badly but how does your constant online happiness at rubbishing Nigeria and the black race helping anybody including you?
First 2_pictures: Lagos
Third picture: Mumbai.

Do you think I make these threads because I'm happy?

Grgton:
onitsha skyline isn't that bad, while coming in from Asaba via the Niger bridge

The skyline looks good compared to other Nigerian cities. That's not what I'm talking about here. I'm talking about paving the river bank.

This small improvement would have a transformational impact on the city.

PROUDIGBO:
One thing we’re forgetting is that you don’t build a impressive row of skyscrapers unless you have the political-economy to sustain it! Had Onitsha the status of say Hong Kong, Monaco or evening Lagos here, then a impressive and awesome waterfront would have evolved organically!

So let’s be fair on Onitsha!

I'm not talking about the skyscrapers. I'm talking about paving the area between the water and the land as is done in developed countries. Some cities use wooden planks to cover this area. This development prevents erosion, makes the area safe for tourists, and beautifies the environment. It is a key feature in every riverine city.

gwafaeziokwu:
By the way will heaven fall if federal government give an important commercial city like Onitsha a befitting water front? Will Nigeria break if federal government do meaningful projects in the south East just like is obtainable in all regions.

Since the east is expected to do everything by themselves even with low allocation, allow us to prioritise biko.

If successive fed government regimes in Nigeria has built an airport in Onitsha like they promised maybe Obiano would have used the airport funds to do other meaningful things.

I hate it when people will wear wrist watch and be looking for a mirror to check how beautiful it is.

I'm not here to defend the FG, but remember they are building the second Niger bridge in Onitsha. And the East to West rail is also designed to connect Onitsha with Benin. What more do you expect? Anambra should be like Lagos and develop its own income streams.

gwafaeziokwu:
Let's see all the water fronts in Nigeria so we can do a proper analysis. Abi na for only Onitsha waterfront dey for Nigeria.

Show us the pictures of other waterfront so we can all do a general discussion. Until then keep your observation to yourself.

All of them are bad, including Lagos. The only place where we have a well-developed waterfront is Eko Atlantic.

horsepower102:
Isn't Angola that you posted a black nation. This is more of a cultural problem. We have accepted extreme low standards as the norm.

That waterfront was developed by the Portuguese. But anyways, I have deleted that comment.

These governors and house of reps members could develop this whole area with one year's salary. All they have to do is pay an international architecture firm, like Gensler, to draw up plans for the area. Complete the land acquisition, and pay a private company like Julius Berger, ITB, or CCECC, to execute the plans. Development is very easy nowadays. There are private companies that can do all the thinking and work for you -- all you need is vision.

This is the man who can't even develop a simple water front in 2021.

horsepower102:
OP thank you for this thread. I have been saying this about Onitsha. The waterfront has the potential to be generating billions of dollars in economic activity but all the governors including the current one totally ignored it and allowed unchecked and mindless development to fester. Why can't we start doing things like normal human beings do in the rest of the world? Do they have two heads?

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Ikinternational:
Please miscreants don't derail the thread with your normal rubbish. Meaningful contributions abeg


@OP. You lost me at the Buhari criticism. It comes with the job

Only in Russia n China do presidents get approval ratings in the 90's..

It's not Buhari's job. This is the job of local government.

Rahkman:
Everyday i wake up i regret being an African ...... we have nothing to be proud about.. you won’t understand till you leave this continent and see how you have been living in a shithole ur entire life... you will be amazed the way the entire world has left Africa behind..... you will be shocked to witness the civilization of the 21st century in full glare

My thoughts exactly. It is only those of us who are cursed blessed with high intelligence and exposure who understand the gravity of our situation. Africans are like the living dead. Other races are ready to explore mars and develop self-driving cars while our people can't even pave a simple waterfront. It's unbearable to be stuck in a race like this.

One may be tempted to give up, marry a white women, and spend the rest of his life as a second-class citizen in the West. But my pride won't let me take that route.

Waterfront in Baltimore U.S.A.

Even dirty Indians had enough sense to pave their waterfronts over 500 years ago, despite the filth and poverty.

More images of the undeveloped Onitsha waterfront. Are you waiting for Buhari to pave this area?

Onitsha is one of the most unique cites in Nigeria, famous for it high rise buildings. But the waterfront is completely undeveloped. The first image is the Onitsha waterfront. The second image is the waterfront in Luanda, Angola, and the third image is the waterfront in Singapore.

While other states in Nigeria are building brand new ports and metro rails, Anambra can't even provide a basic improvements to their city. The people of Onitsha are wailing about Buhari, meanwhile their local government is comprised of zombies.

_{edit: I'm not talking about the buildings. I'm talking about paving the riverbank}

Sonyboom:
Don't let us use mubai let use use Alaigbo as example n in case you claim not to be Igbo we can at least use your state. That way it is proven you are leading by example.

when will you monkeys evolve from this senseless tribalism and notice the rest of the world is leaving you behind?

obonujoker:
Hmmm....

Some places in Lagos are still ok...

Ikeja is another overrated slum just like it's GRA

I'm complaining about Lekki, Ikoyi, and Banana Island and you want to talk about ikeja? Ikeja looks like something from war-torn Congo or South Sudan. When I was last there, I couldn't believe that was really Nigeria.

Most of the foreigners I was travelling with were also stunned at the subhuman and monkey-like conditions of Ikeja -- unfortunately, that's where the airport is located, so you can't avoid it. I felt massive embarassment to see such a zoo in my country... It's not even worth discussing. I wish someone would burn it down.

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Xscape1993:
How many of our sincere youths are even ready to make sincere sacrifices?

Why are you making excuses? If the youth could accomplish end SARS they can accomplish anything. If they actually want change.

Xscape1993:
I am afraid that genuine protest might be hijacked by hoodlums sir.

Sometimes I wonder if you Nigerians are even serious about improving the country. During colonialism there was mass mobilization and protest, during apartheid in South Africa the same thing. But when it comes to holding the black government accountable, you are scared of hoodlums?

Xscape1993:
I am afraid that genuine protest might be hijacked by hoodlums sir.

That's not a problem. It just increases the pressure on the government.

Aderr:
You this pained boy again? Did you know the population density in Lagos is at least 3 times higher than Shanghai? Building those wide roads is easier in places like Shanghai and Abuja than Lagos. Many houses have to be pulled down in Lagos if you want to see many of such wide roads in Lagos.

Then those houses must be TORN DOWN before it is too late. The longer lagos waits to do this, the more expensive it will be. If you want to use density as an excuse, here is Mubai, India. Look at how wide and pleasant their streets are.

Lagos will never be a modern city until this basic improvement is made to the transportation network.

Wide streets do more to improve quality of life and beauty in a city than almost anything else. The problem in Lagos is not overcrowding, its poor transportation planning. Imagine building these massive structures next to a tiny baby road like this? The traffic will be unbearable within 10 years.

There are at least 5 skyscrapers planned on Bourdillon street alone, but the government is making no attempt to widen this road.

RuudVanNisteroy:
Look at the Niger Delta states that have had thrillions pumped into them through NDDC,state allocations and 13% oil derivations with nothing to show for it. As long as fantastically corrupt leaders lead a state or country, there will never be any progress when it comes to provision of basic amenities such as education,portable water,electricity,healtcare and good road network.

Restructuring would still improve things by forcing people to hold their local leaders accountable. Right now in the SS and SE, most people are focused on blaming the federal government instead of their terrible governors. In the NE and NW people will support their incompetent ruling class to keep northerners in charge. Lagos is the only state that has evolved past this pathetic way of thinking -- the rest of the SW is just jungle, imo.

duro4chang:
You are living in a slum part of Lagos. Please move , go round.

All of it is a slum -- even Banana Island. The road network is too narrow.

Xscape1993:
What is the way forward then?

Mass protests. Did you notice how effective EndSARS was? We should start doing that for everything.

If we want a road built? Protest until they listen. We want the Dangote's monopoly to end, protest, burn his trucks, etc.

SuperBold:
When your useless governor from alaigbo failed to perform their duty, creating economic migrants and refugee putting pressure on Lagos State.

As I'm typing this, 3,000 of your people are on their way to Lagos to add to the pressure.

Lagos can't achieve us potential with many people disrupting her planning process.

I'm not Igbo.

RuudVanNisteroy:
I have travelled to Netherlands,Beligium,Germany,UK,Canada and USA. And will tell you that USA with a population of 300 million people is the greatest nation in the world.

I second this 100x. American companies will pay you $250,000 a year for work (doctor, law, software development) that would only earn you $50-80k in somewhere like Austria, Germany or Canada.

zhike:
Indeed Nigerian leaders are disgrace to the black race

Stop scapegoating leaders. The problem is Nigerians. Is there any aspect of Nigerian society (from the schools to the LGAs) that isn't dysfunctional? You are just monkeys.