₦airaland Forum

adconline: I was hoping to see some data from the governor, he presented none. Just IGR. Veracity of his claim that Ogun has more industries than Lagos? Folks have joined the bandwagon without citing any data. Politicians know that they are leading dummy folks and they always pander to our ignorance by making bogus claims. Show me facts not emotion/propaganda

solomon111: sorry, i have been to all the places you mentioned and nothing there that can termed as INDUSTRIALIZATION.
The only place in ogun state where you have a semblance of industrialization is agbara.
Have you been to aba,Nnewi,onitsha?
Is the eastern region not refered to as " japan of africa" even by the FG officials?
Unless we want to deceive ourselves, Outside lagos(A huge recepient of FG foreign investment drive), the eastern region comes next in industrialization.
Amosu or whatever he is called, is just trying to deceive the gullible ogun state indigenes.

solomon111: Wtf are you saying?
The only place in ogun state that has "factories" is agbara and cannot be compared to aba atleast yet.
Nnewi and onitsha combined dwarfs agbara completely.

djustice: APC/ACN is a party of fools and dreamers. Ikorodu alone is more industrialised than the whole of Ogun State. If you add Ikeja join, you wan kill dem be dat. Amosun is a fool.

kettykin: for one Unilever that left Aba as a result of funny Board room decisions 3 bigger Multi billion Naira industries (Aba Malting plant, The GZ can manufacturing company,a Chinese firm, Zhuhai Singyes Renewable Energy Technology Company) came to Aba and more will come as Geometric power delivers on its Promise .



If you care to check Rufus Giwa ruined Unilver then Lever Brothers some years back and since then they have not been able to pay dividends it was never because of insecurity in Aba otherwise Nigerian Brew, Guinness and IEA would have left too

Eko Ile: What point are you missing? You mean we should kill ourselves or engage in worthless and petty acrobatic display because the governor took bd pics with common cake? Do you really think the rest of us have nothing better to do but to sit around and cry over birthday cake.

I mean, how sory and pathetic can you get?

donchris999: Lmao! Tinubu boys are beginning to fight over who is commisioning more properties for the Tinubu family! Fashola you need to up your game so that Amosun will not give jagajagagbantis of south west 100billion naira in cash and properties before you. Its a race that must be won by fashola. Eko ni south west oo! Eko ni jagajagagbantis of yoruba land. LWKMD!

Gbawe: Amosun has genuinely performed well in terms of attracting investors to the State. His "one stop shop" for potential businesses and investors has certainly been a good idea. From the same article OP submitted:

solomon111: who is mr.akpan,and what proof are you looking for?
What of all the numerous threads highlighting the uncommon transformation in akwa-ibom state?
Is akwa-ibom too far that you can't travel there to see for yourself?
Go to hell.

anonimi: By now everyone should know that ACN guys are probably the biggest HYPOCRITES on earth.
BTW, does anyone know the meaning of Dame in Bayelsa, Rivers or yoruba language

That was how Fashola's 50th birthday cake was all about ManU of the English Premier League meanwhile the state that he has governed for six years non-stop has no meaningful presence on the NIGERIAN Premier League.

https://i1.wp.com/www.toksdam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fashola.jpg

Original colo-mentality from someone who is supposed to be a SAN and model governor for other NIGERIANs.

donchris999: Gosh! I never knew this guy is an unrepentant illiterate slave. I mean this Gbawe of a guy is a die-hard criminal like Tinubu his master! When you guys are done with lagos, dont you lots ever think of nearing aso rock. He will go and search for articles now to prove that Tinubu is right. Are the yoruba people slaves? Tufiakwa!

anonimi: Is a worker deemed productive on the basis of performance of her core function or on the basis of SIDE SHOW
What is the core function of a senator who is part of the two law making bodies that is the National Assembly?

I guess I should not be surprised that Eko Ile does not know a senator's job given that his boss in Alausa House also does not know the different roles of states and LGA in the provision of Primary Health Care!
Like oga, like omo ise!!!

Lagos State First Lady, Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola tasked pupils to be inquisitive in order to better understand what they learn in schools.

She charged the pupils during the official commissioning of Smiley Kids Montessori Mini Stadium, Sangotedo, Lekki Epe Expressway.

The stadium, called the BRF Arena, according to the First Lady is a beautiful playground for pupils to compete and interact.

She said that the pupils would need to ask questions on what they do not understand in order to maximize the use of the facility.

"This is a beautiful school that has got a beautiful playing ground. The beautiful thing about playground is that it will make you to understand how to compete and share love together. Always remember that in any competition, somebody will win and therefore, there should be no reason to fight at the end of the contest," she said.

According to her, children learn better when they ask questions. "Do not be disturbed about been able to take the first position in any examination but work harder and you will surely get it right. Do not keep anything that you do not understand to yourself. Ask your parents and your teachers. It is when you ask questions that you understand more. Pray for your parents, teachers and those in orphanages, those in hospitals so that God will bless you," she said.

In her welcome address, the pupils' representative, Miss Betty Otoyo commended the First Lady and her husband, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) for their roles in the development of education in the state.

She said, "We highly appreciate the step you took when you came here five years ago at the official commissioning of this school and now you are here again honouring us with your amiable self and a loving mother you are."

"We still remember vividly when the Governor of the State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola commissioned this school. This is part of the benefits we are enjoying during your tenure. For the legacy you have laid, we pray that the God Almighty will continue to protect you and your family, uplift you, strengthen you and guide you," she added.

Dame Fashola also gave words of advice to the parents, urging them to create parents forum where issues bothering them would be discussed and solutions provided.

"For parents, we should not shy away from our responsibility. Let us create a parent forum to make our society a better place. If we, the parents, will not shy away to say what is bothering us, then we will be creating a better place for our children," she said.

In his remarks, the Proprietor of the school said that the stadium would kick-start the plan of the management to commence a yearly football tournament where schools in Lekki, Sangotedo and Ajah will be competing for trophy while the winning team gets a cash prize of N100, 000, first runner-up, N75, 000 and second runner-up gets N50, 000.

"With this, we will be able to develop the skills at the tender age and subsequently we will also start a football academy where talents are discovered and developed," he noted

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday commissioned a total of 11 projects in Badagry and Ojo Local Government areas with a call on the communities to keep the peace in order to enhance development.

In Badagry Local Government, the Governor handed over three major roads –Joseph Dosu Street, Old Cemetery Road and Market Street - and a Drivers’ Institute in Badagry town, , a Micro Water Scheme in Apa, a Water Jetty in Igbo-Igele, a community hall in Ajara Agelaso while in Ojo Local Government Area, the Governor Fashola also handed over a network of three roads – Shibiri Etegbin Road, Imude Road and Ajangbadi-Ilogbo Road and a Mini Water Works in Ajangbadi town.

Speaking in Apa Community where he commissioned a Micro Water Scheme, Governor Fashola, who reminded the people that it was in fulfillment of his campaign promise to them, pointed out that the water scheme was one of the priority projects demanded by the people during the need assessment tour of the area.

Governor Fashola said in embarking on such projects, the State Government is conscious of the need to bring development to the rural communities in order to stem the tide of rural urban migration which, according to him, has created problems both locally and internationally.

According to him, “Rural urban migration has created slums in many cities not only in Nigeria but other countries of the world”. It has added to the congestion problem in the urban areas and we know that it is not all of you that want to leave the rural areas if you have what you want here”.

“If you have Education, if you have Healthcare, if you have water supply, if you have electricity, many of you want to live very simple lives with your families, with your children and this is what we have set out to do, to provide what you want, to provide Education, to provide primary healthcare centres, to provide integrated facilities that will help those who want to do business, the farmers, the food processors, the fishermen”, the Governor said.

Handing over the project, Governor Fashola declared, “Make no mistake about it; this is not our solution to water supply in this area. This is a short term measure, to alleviate poverty, to stem water borne diseases, to give these little children the same chance that I had to live long to be somebody great”.

Highlighting the Tourism potentials of Badagry while handing over other projects in other areas, the Governor said, “The prospects that this part of our State- Badagry- holds for the future of our State, for the future of our country, are enormous. I have said often times that not only do Badagry hold many opportunities; it holds the key for releasing the Tourism economy of Lagos”. Adding, Tourism is about destination because if you can’t get there then there is no Tourism”.

“The tourism potentials of Badagry like the Zangbeto masquerades, the various historical points and places like the slaves relics can compete favourably with what is obtainable elsewhere”, he said, adding that it is the same set of tourist attractions that people pay hard currency to travel overseas to watch as tourist sites.

The Governor reiterated that this is one of the reasons that informed the decision of the State Government to embark on the expansion of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway so as to make it easy to come in easily and go out without pains.

He expressed the commitment of the present administration to reach and meet the need of Lagosians and urged them to exercise patience, stressing that all parts of the State would feel the impact of the administration in one way or the other.

Calling on the people of Badagry to embrace peace at all times, Governor Fashola declared, “It is only in a peaceful atmosphere that development can thrive. There are several mechanism that could be made use of to resolve conflicts and you can embrace these mechanisms to ensure peace among you.”

At the Ajangbadi Water Works, Governor Fashola said the Water Works represents the sixth Waterworks to be commissioned by the State since the beginning of the year, adding a total stock of 12million gallons till date.
He revealed that a total of 15 Water Works are being planned for the State as one half of the measures to improve water supply in the State.

“The other half is the improvement which has come into place at the Iju and Adiyan Water Works which is now producing almost 100 million gallons a day compared to the 35million it was producing before due to the provision of an Independent Power Project.”

Governor Fashola reiterated that during the electioneering campaigns the people only asked for the upgrading of the Joseph Dosu and Market roads but that the State Government found it necessary to include Cemetery Road because of its belief that the road holds a key to the prosperity of the area because of its strategic importance to commerce and industry.

“Our State is growing in leaps and bounds. We are always thinking ahead. For all those who seek to come and live in our State, they are always welcome” Governor Fashola said.

Speaking earlier at the handing over of the Joseph Dosu Road, Cemetery Road and Market Street, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Ganiyu Johnson said in line with the standards set by Governor Fashola, the three roads have been rehabilitated and upgraded with walkways, street lights, drainage facilities and service ducts.

He added that the ancient town of Badagry is beginning to receive a facelift as quite a number of other works are still going on around the town while a few more are still in the pipeline and would commence very soon.

Also speaking at the handing over of Shibiri-Etegbin, Imude and Ajangbadi-Ilogbo roads in Ojo Local Government, the Special Adviser implored residents, road users, the corporate community and the CDAs to assume ownership of the roads and ensure that all forms of abuse, including cutting across or along the road are prevented as provisions have been made for service ducts to accommodate underground services.

The Governor who carried on with the commissions and handover of projects, which witnessed huge turn out of appreciative residents, in spite of rain showers at some of the venues was accompanied on the trips by members of the State Executive Council, members of the National Assembly representing Lagos, some members of the State House of Assembly, elected Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Areas Chairmen, leaders of the Action Congress and very enthusiastic members of the different host communities who trooped out in their thousands to witness the events

anonimi: Are Primary Health Centres the responsibility of state or local governments as per the 4th Schedule of the 1999 constitution

pro01: I just hope Jimi Agbaje would get the PDP ticket. I am certain that that would nail the coffin of these ACN vagabonds in Lagos, and send them out of the state back to Iragbiji in Osun State where they belong, with their tails between their legs.

The oppressed masses are desperately waiting for their pound of flesh.

barcanista: what is the relationship between Lag Poll and Gej/Bayelsa Poll? must you bring GEJ into every matter? by the way the last time i checked, virtually everyone in bayelsa aren't happy wit Sylva, same fate awaits Amaechi. but meanwhile, stick to the topic at hand boy

barcanista: Senator Obanikoro is the candidate to beat should he declare for 2015. He's got the reputation, a performer, he's not a yes-boss kind of individual, God fearing with Lovely family and friends. Koro has NO single allegation of corruption or financial misappropriation, this is not 2007 where Bode George along with other ungrateful elements worked against Koro at same time eat with him, this is not 2007 where AC used propaganda to varnish Koro's image, this is not 2007 where Lagos resident will accept 200 naira recharge card as inducement to vote ACN. Next election will be 2015, PDP in lagos is more united than before, Koro's Popularity will be manifested at time appropriate... As Koro will always say power comes from God and time will tell.

austinkenneth: My sincere hope is that as events unfold, Nigerians will realise more and more where the problem lies -- That our democracy is a government of the elite politicians, by the elite politicians, and for the elite politicians.


Tinubu has been a governor. His wife is a Senator and wants to be the VP candidate for APC. The daughter is coming out gradually. Maybe she'll inherit her mother’s position. The family is now a royal family practicing feudalism ehn..?
If you want to know more I’ll tell you what master dribbling artistry Tinubu’s nephew (Wale Tinubu) has deployed to defraud the shareholders of Oando.
These people need to be cautioned.