LadyFiona: Naaaaa sis, cooking with snail isn't popular in Idemili axis of Anambra talk more of adding it to the nobliest soup. To eat it its either deep fried or a lot of pepper is added, no time for that slimy reptile.
wingman: Yes corruption will not thrive in Biafra. Do you think people like Ohakim will be leaders in Biafra? Ohakim, okorocha and other useless governors were never elected by their people but imposed by the oppressive Nigerian cabal.
stmark45: APC again!!! Okoroawusa why not leave this man alone. Nothing last for ever. after 4 yrs u go step down and another person go do the same to you.
please onu is from uburu in ohaozara local government area of ebonyi state..he was governor of abia state when ohaozara was still in abia state before it was carved out and joined to other local governments in former Enugu state to form ebonyi state in 1996...if you feel hw is still not from ebonyi state then tell me the name of the minister representing ebonyi in this administration
tobiasbeecher: Why are you always attacking people? Can't people air their views again? You seem to me like a very bitter person that cannot tolerate others
AfricanFinest: I understand you... But you know what will be will be... If we don't sing our heroes both dead and alive, nobody will send you... But when you sing their song even the international bodies and citizens will help you sing their song well well for you. My sister you are pardoned... Ibeto has passed through that shit before... May God strengthen him as he find new ways to tackle his problem... I trust the man die...
I think at this time and subsequently ibeto should focus on cement manufacturing(as he seems to be doing in nkalagu) and less of importation
B69U: We knew all this will happen and gave advice early on this thread. Posting pic of how Ibeto could expand his factory. I hope igbo leaders insulting Biafra protesters that have died and risking their lives will now have sense.
The death of those protesters must not be in vain, for me it is Biafra for better or worst. Our brother and sister blood must not be wasted whilst we play imaginery Nigeria brother with muslims that hate us.
not sure why he is begging them if that line is through..he should take them to court since he did not break any rule
Cjrane2: Yes, these estates are the ONLY HOPE for many of our people. They don't even know the name of their village in Igboland! I know a family living in the north, their parents are dead now and they never took them to the east as kids when they were alive.
These kids speak hausa fluently and even one is married to a fulani girl. but because their surname is Igbo, the northerners regard them as igbo.I used to think they didn't want to leave the north because they speak hausa, until i found out they are actually desperate to relocate to the SE, but don't even know the hassles involved in buying land, and they can't really speak Igbo, so they are in trouble. so these estates are their ONLY HOPE or they will be slaughtered someday in northern nigeria.
those guys should look towards abakiliki,aba and maybe nsukka...enugu and owerri would probably be more expensive for them since on the average cost of living is cheaper in the north they are used to than Enugu or owerri
Cjrane2: We need lots and lots more well-planned housing estates in Enugu right now. Infact, the Emene and Ninth Mile zone should be opened up with roads for many more housing estates.All should be well planned like the Centenary city plan, slums should not be tolerated.
We have many in diaspora returning in the next 5-10 years and want to make Enugu their home. Not to mention many of our people trapped in northern nigeria right now, that are desperate to have a home in Enugu and other parts of SE to escape the northern genocide being planned. New Owerri and Egbeada area, Awka, New Anam city around GRA-"33" Onitsha, Asaba are also important areas to open up.
We need to make more estates available so that all these categories of folks that want to come back home can have a chance to own a home in the safety of their homeland.
Cjrane2: True, some require FG permission like extension of railway lines, but others like power plants and steel making factories requires less permission. However, having a clear picture of what is required and the obstacle does let people see exactly what the obstacles are chiefly, over centralization of every authority at the federal level and micro-managing Nigeria from Abuja. Which has made things too cumbersome and unworkable. That is why Nigeria has to be restructured.
Our problem in nigeria isn't a lack of ideas, but we don't implement anything. The need for a close regional integration led to the SENDEF launching last year headed by Dr. paschal Dozie to source funds for specific key projects. i don't even think they have held any meetings since then! .http://allafrica.com/stories/201411150084.html
We should pursue 3 Agenda; [size=13pt] --1.They should pursue the SENDEF dream they launched last year to pursue precisely what you are saying and secure funding for key regional infrastructure projects.
--2. Develop railway network in the zone.Extend a line from Enugu to Onitsha and another from Enugu - Abakaliki. The FG under Buhari APC won't do it, but we can get individuals to invest and charge toll fee.
--3. Develop the Coal Industry by creating industries using our coal for power generation and steel production etc. Develop the oil and gas sector by creating industries to use the product. Again, the FG under Buhari won't do it, so we need our entrepreneurs to lead the initiative. The way Dangote is investing in refineries and power plants in the north. We can approach the world bank or AfDB for assistance with the infrastructure funding[/size]
South Africa still use their coal powered steam engine train to transport people and goods across that great country. The cross country train ride is also one great tourist attraction in South Africa.
Just imagine if we had a cargo & passenger train with this number of coaches carrying all the agricultural produce, yams, livestock,tomatoes, industrial raw materials etc from the Abakaliki to Onitsha and when its going back, it hauls all the petrol, imported goods etc back. Each of these coaches in the size of one 18 wheeler trailer truck. Imagine how many 18 wheelers were taken off the South African roads just by this single trip. Also a line from PH ONNE seaport to Onitsha via Enugu can haul all the goods from that seaport directly to Onitsha if we extended the present Enugu-PH railway line to reach Onitsha and Abakaliki.
RareDiamond: Hongxing Steel Invest $120 Million to Build 1 Million Tons Per Annum Steel Plant in Aba, Abia State
What is the Profile of your company?
First, let me do the introduction of this company. Hongxing was incorporated in 2008 and we started production in 2009. When we started, we were a small manufacturing company with 100 staff, and with years of development, the company has made a lot of progress and today we are one of the most important players in Nigeria’s steel industry. Right now, our Nigerian staff are numbering well over 700 direct employees and indirectly, we have created jobs in the haulage and scrap industry.
Do you think local producers can meet demands in Nigeria?
Yes, like I said, in terms of quantity, the supply is more than the demand. And in terms of quality, our products are competitive than imported ones because they are certified by SON. We have the capacity meet whatever the market demands. Like I stated, earlier, we are expanding and hopefully, by April next year, we will commission our Aba plants which will be the biggest steel plants in West Africa. [/b]Our capacity is increasing but our output is decreasing because demand is not picking enough. Nigeria is an emerging market compared to what China consumers annually, it is very small. With the coming on stream of Nigeria automotive industry, demand for steel products will go because they also use a lot of steel products.
[b]How much have you invested in your project in Aba?
Right now we have invested $50 million dollars but by the time it is completed, the total cost will be well over $120 million. If you are investing this kind of money in the economy, certainly, we are here to stay and not running away from the country. The production line is designed for 1 million tonnages per annum. The plant will also produce other steel products; we are targeting exportation to other countries in Africa which will generate foreign exchange. We believe we would have exhausted the Nigeria market at the time and when the Aba plant is completed and running it will be biggest steel plant in West Africa, and with the economy of scale, we should be able to produce cheaper for West Africa, and with the economy of scale, we should be able to produce cheaper for West African countries.
Why did you go to Aba?
We went to Aba for so many reasons: the land we acquired took us less than one month to get the Certificate of Occupancy, C of O, and we are talking about space, I am not sure we can get enough of that kind of space in Lagos. The factory in Aba is sitting on over 100 hectares of land.
What opportunities did you see in Nigeria and how can governments help you stay in business?
The opportunities I see in Nigeria are the huge consumer markets-it is the most populous country on this continent and we believe in China that Africa is the next future. Second, this country is developing. Last year, Nigeria overtook South Africa as the largest economy in this continent. Government should help us to have cheap access to facilities. They have one for the agricultural sector and we need such in the manufacturing sector. There is a manufacturing sector. There is a CBN facility called Real Sector Supporting Fund, RSSF, but actually, the policy backing in makes it not accessible, so, we want government to make it easy for us to access cheaper loans for expansion.
spyder880: This road is suffering overuse, as all vehicles now ply this road, even the heavy duty trucks from Onitsha and Lagos now pass here as they escape the horrors of the Federal government express road of EEnugu-Onitsha.
This is Ugwuoba in Oji river local government area.
rehabilitation of Enugu Onitsha expressway way cannot be overemphasized or dodged.. It just has to be done
Digitron: Enugu Govt approves N1.5b loan to improve primary education December 05, 2015 at 3:12 am in News Ugwuanyi •Awards contract for the construction of Ebonyi bridge BY FRANCIS IGATA Determined to reposition education at the primary school level, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the State Executive Council’s 11th meeting, yesterday, approved the procurement of N1.5 billion loan facility for the provision of counterpart fund to enable the State Universal Basic Education Board to access the World Bank grants for the development of primary schools in the state. The government said it was part of its drive to reposition primary schools in the state to meet the demands of the millennium. In a press briefing at the end of the Council’s meeting presided over by Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, the state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Godwin Udeuhele, noted that the grant would enable government to renovate some primary schools in the state that are in dilapidated state, among others. According to the Commissioner, the council had also approved the award of contract for the construction of a bridge across Ebonyi River at Ikem to a reputable company, COMAG Construction Company. He added that the bridge would be of immense benefit to the people traversing to neighbouring towns like Obollo Afor, Obollo Eke and to the Northern part of Nigeria.
Bishop42: Any smart SouthEast governor should be linking Abuja,Lagos,Portharcourt with high speed Railways with the shortest route possible.
The return investestment is hugh
a se governor should bulild a rail track that goes from his state through delta,Edo,ondo,ogun to Lagos with his states allocation likewise others...clap for mad thinking
AtlanticBreeze: Jonathan did not send boko haram prisoners to SE in 6 months, he didn't make lopsided appointments against igbos in six months, he didn't suspend construction of 2nd Niger Bridge in 6 months, he didn't arrest an Nnamdi Kanu in 6 months without trial, he didn't do all that. Yes 10 hours is mere considering what we are fighting for, everything is not about trading and you can't use that as a tool of blackmail. If The occupy Nigeria protest could last for days in Lagos, then 10 hours is mere
AtlanticBreeze: If you don't support GEJ then it means you support Buhari period so I'm asking you what Buhari has done for SE. Whats the difference between this protest and occupy Nigeria protest that you are justifying the killing of an unarmed protester just because they blocked a highway for "mere" 10 hours
what did Jonathan do for igbos in six months?answer that first...you call 10hrs mere?? You are definitely not a business man
AtlanticBreeze: No, he just exposed your hypocrisy, what is the difference between this protest you are ranting about mere 10 hours blockade and occupy Nigeria protest except we now have a Dictator as president
so what should one do when a perceived dictator is in charge? Look I am not shielding the military for what happened..if obasanjo was on seat that same nonsense would have still played out because obasanjo and buhari were former military men ..that is how they think and behave..i doubt under yaradua and gej that response of yesterday would have been that way and that is why i believe the occupy naija protest went that way...so what I am saying is if you know that the present person at the helm is a dictator then use your brain on how to go about it..
AtlanticBreeze: Goodluck gave the SE an international airport, he was largely igbo friendly which you cannot deny.. Construction of Enugu/PH expressway was already in the works, Second Niger Bridge etc. I couldn't have expected him to fix all SE problems in 6 years especially as he didn't do so in his SS. Now tell me what favorable policy your buhari has done for us except giving us Boko Haram prisoners, keep embarrassing yourself. The killing of unarmed protesters is a No No, whether they block anywhere for 30 hours. I don't care
of course he gave us international airport that was not completed before he left..i give it to him though that Ethiopian airlines now use it...you are mad for saying Enugu ph expressway was in the works..non of the companies handling that rd has gone beyond 3km of the scopeof work..second niger bridge one yr before 2015 nonsense..why are you asking me about buhari? Am I his spokesman anywhere? You carry Jonathan on your head in tho forum that is why I am attacking you on his behalf..nobody said Jonathan should fix everything in se..he should have fixed ane completed important ones when a supposed Igbo friendly regime was in place...i dont care how you feel but it I foolhardy to block a major highway like that for 10 hrs and not expect any issue
warrior01: You're utterly insane. So the security forces should be condoned for murdering unarmed protesters for blocking highway during their protest but the same occupy Nigeria did same and were not mowed down. What happened to them using other means? You're simply a loser
you are cretin and an emotional tout if all you decipher from my post was that security operatives should be condoned for what they did
Politics › Re: DPR Suspends Import Permits Of Capital Oil, Sahara & Folawiyo by asha80(m): 9:39am On Dec 12, 2015
