Politics › Re: Average Poverty Head Count By Geopolitical Zones In Nigeria by ekolobaba(op): 1:11pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
Odin13: Yoruba and NBA statistics 
The only thing that massage their ego..but I’m reality
Southwest remains the headquarters of acute poverty and chronic hunger ..
That’s the fact
Reality is much more different from imaginary statistics
90% of Nigerians and Yoruba people know this truth Nwanne no be fake o. Why our nnewi billionaires no dey give statistics of their money nau? E Dey affect our grading for alaigbo Maka why? Chineke meeee |
Politics › Re: No Force Can Stop Your Swearing In, We’ll Support You – Ohanaeze To Tinubu by ekolobaba: 1:08pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: Won ti gba.
Dem don accept Dem cross. Opelenge how far nau? Hehehehe |
Politics › Average Poverty Head Count By Geopolitical Zones In Nigeria by ekolobaba(op): 12:37pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
Where all my Nnewi billionaires nau. Chai
Nna na wa oo
Chukwu okike abiama.
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Politics › Re: 2023 List Of The 10 Oil Producing States In Nigeria And What They Contribute by ekolobaba(op): 3:15pm On Apr 22, 2023 |
proeast: You can see the data I provided above. Imo and Abia together are the fifth most important oil producing states Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa.
Anambra joined in the most recent data released. I will look for it and upload here. I didn't see Lagos or there 2 liters anywhere. 2023 list not 2022. Anambra’s oil wells have been ceded to Kogi with boundary adjustment. |
Politics › 2023 List Of The 10 Oil Producing States In Nigeria And What They Contribute by ekolobaba(op): 1:58pm On Apr 22, 2023 |
Leading Oil Producing States in Nigeria (2023)
Akwa Ibom State: The Leading Producer of Crude Oil (31.4% – 504,000 BPD) Delta: The Non-Traditional Crude Oil Hub of Nigeria (21.56% – 346,000 BPD) Rivers State: A Major Player in the Oil and Gas Industry (21.43% – 344,000 BPD) Bayelsa State: An Emerging Player in Crude Oil Production (18.07% – 290,000 BPD) Ondo State: Exploration and Development Projects Hotspot ( 3.74% – 60,000 BPD) Edo State: An Essential Source of Light Crude Output (2.06% – 33,000 BPD) Imo State: New Opportunities With Deepwater Exploration (1.06 % -17,000 BPD) Abia State: Making Its Mark as an Oil Producing Hub (0.68% – 11,000 BPD) Lagos State – One of Nigeria’s Highest Oil Producer (2.64% – 40,000 BPD) Kogi State: A Rising Star in Oil Production (2.74% — 55,000 BPD)
10 Leading Oil Producing States in Nigeria (2023)
Nigeria is a major oil-producing country in the world, the country has a total of 10 leading oil-producing states, and these are the states that contribute the most to Nigeria’s oil production.
Oil production in Nigeria is mainly carried out in the southern part of the country, and most of these oil-producing states are located in this region. The states are spread out across six geopolitical zones in Nigeria: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Central, and Southsouth.
Akwa Ibom State: The Leading Producer of Crude Oil (31.4% – 504,000 BPD)
Akwa Ibom is located in the Southeastern region of Nigeria; the state is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including crude oil and gas.
The Akwa Ibom State has been a leading producer of crude oil in Nigeria for many years. The state currently accounts for about 31% of Nigeria’s total crude oil production. The Akwa Ibom government has made oil production and exploration a key priority and has developed a robust infrastructure to support the oil and gas industry.
The Akwa Ibom State government is committed to developing the oil and gas industry in the state and has created a favorable environment for investors. The state offers attractive incentives, including tax breaks and concessional rates for utilities. There is also a skilled workforce available in the state, thanks to the world-class training facilities at the Petroleum Institute of Nigeria (PIN).
Delta: The Non-Traditional Crude Oil Hub of Nigeria (21.56% – 346,000 BPD)
Delta State is located in the Southern region of Nigeria; the state has a total production capacity of 346,000 barrels per day and is home to some of the country’s largest oil and gas companies, such as Chevron, Shell, and Total.
Oil and Gas reserves is vast in Delta State. The state has an estimated 2.5 billion barrels of crude oil reserves, making it one of the most important states for Nigeria’s oil sector. Delta State also has large reserves of natural gas, which are used in the production of electricity and thermal energy.
Rivers State: A Major Player in the Oil and Gas Industry (21.43% – 344,000 BPD)
Rivers State is one of the leading oil and gas-producing states in Nigeria. It contributes a whopping 21% of the total oil production in the country; it is located in the South-South region of Nigeria.
The state is home to several oil companies such as Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Agip. The majority of its oil production comes from onshore fields; however, there are some offshore fields as well.
In addition to its oil production, Rivers State plays an important role in the Nigerian economy due to its abundant natural resources. It’s known for its rich agricultural produce, such as palm oil, rubber, and timber. It also has a thriving tourism sector with attractions such as Port Harcourt Zoo and Bonny Island Resort.
Rivers State is making great strides in developing the infrastructure needed to support the local economy and attract foreign investments. By continuing to invest in research, development, and infrastructure projects, Rivers State is likely to remain one of Nigeria’s top oil-producing states over the decades ahead.
Bayelsa State: An Emerging Player in Crude Oil Production (18.07% – 290,000 BPD)
The fourth leading oil-producing state in Nigeria is Bayelsa State. Once ridiculed for its low oil production volume, Bayelsa State has emerged as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s oil production. Despite having just 2.2 percent of the country’s landmass, Bayelsa is estimated to produce about 20 percent of Nigeria’s total crude oil output.
Most of the produce comes from the Nembe Creek and Oloibiri fields offshore which have increased production by over 300%. Additionally, the state has seen huge investments into floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels in recent years, with four now in operation offshore. FPSOs are valuable assets to energy companies as these vessels enable them to extract and store large volumes of crude oil and gas safely before being shipped to shore for processing.
In conclusion, Bayelsa State has become a key player in crude oil production in Nigeria in 2023, producing nearly a quarter of the total output despite having just 2.2 percent of the country’s landmass. The state’s growth potential looks set to continue as there are still significant untapped reserves in the region, making it an attractive proposition for future investments from energy companies looking to unlock further growth potential from the region.
Ondo State: Exploration and Development Projects Hotspot ( 3.74% – 60,000 BPD)
Ondo State is both an exploration and development hotspot. Since 1981, the state has produced over 1.37 billion barrels of oil and 38 billion cubic meters of gas. Over the last few years, Ondo has become increasingly attractive to oil majors due to the expanding exploration activities; the number of rigs in Ondo more than doubled between 2018 and 2020.
One of the most notable successes for Ondo is the recent discovery of a significant new oil field by Shell in 2019, the Owo-1-/OWP-2 exploration wells located onshore and offshore, respectively. The Owo field is estimated to contain over 650 million barrels of oil equivalent, making it one of Nigeria’s largest discoveries in decades.
Apart from this, several other international oil companies have invested in major projects in the state, including ExxonMobil with its Egina Project and Chevron’s Agbami Field Development project, which are expected to add more production levels for many years to come.
Edo State: An Essential Source of Light Crude Output (2.06% – 33,000 BPD)
Edo State is a unique source of light crude oil production in Nigeria. It is the sixth-largest oil-producing state in the country, generating a total of 33,000 barrels per day in 2021, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Edo State produces light crude oil and has several large-scale field operations, including Chevron’s OMLs 52, 53, 55, and 56. It also has a significant amount of offshore production in the shallow waters off the coast of Benin City. The total crude reserves are estimated to be around four billion barrels, while its production potential stands at over 500 thousand barrels per day.
In recent years, Edo State has become an essential source of light crude output for the country and has been able to maintain a consistent production level over the years. It is also known for its oil refinery located in Benin City, which produces high-quality refined products for domestic and international use.
Imo State: New Opportunities With Deepwater Exploration (1.06 % -17,000 BPD)
Imo state is another leading oil-producing state in Nigeria, showing a steady climb in production since the 1990s. In recent years, Imo State has opened up deepwater exploration opportunities, which have proven to be highly successful. For example, the $2 billion OML130 Orashi Field was discovered in 2020 and has been estimated to contain approximately 500 million barrels of oil equivalent.
The success of deepwater exploration in this region is largely due to the fact that the state is on the African coastline and is located between existing oil-producing states like Akwa Ibom and Delta. In addition, Imo State benefits from its proximity to Anambra Basin, a geological formation that contains several important oil fields.
In terms of production capacity, it has been estimated that Imo State can produce as much as 17,000 barrels per day (bpd). This is an impressive figure considering that many believe this number could potentially double over the next few years. As such, it looks like Imo State will continue to play an important role in Nigeria’s overall oil production in the future.
Abia State: Making Its Mark as an Oil Producing Hub (0.68% – 11,000 BPD)
Abia State is fast becoming one of the leading oil-producing states in Nigeria, with an average production rate of 11,000 barrels a day. This has seen Abia become one of the most important contributors to Nigeria’s oil industry, cementing its place as a major player in this space.
The state is blessed with 24 oilfields spread across five local government areas that have enabled it to take advantage of the industry. With 3.2 billion barrels of reserves, Abia State has seen rapid growth in its economic development as a result of its unprecedented success within the oil industry.
The abundance of oil in Abia State also makes it an attractive option for savvy investors looking for lucrative opportunities. What’s more, the state’s strategic location makes it ripe for further investment, giving it a competitive edge in the region. Abia State is definitely making its mark as a major player in Nigeria’s oil industry and should be firmly on your radar if you’re considering investing in this sector.
Lagos State – One of Nigeria’s Highest Oil Producer (2.64% – 40,000 BPD)
Lagos State, the former capital of Nigeria and home to the country’s busiest seaport, is also one of the leading oil-producing states in Nigeria, with an estimated production rate of 40,000 barrels per day. The state has traditionally been a major contributor to the Nigerian economy and has seen increased investment in infrastructure and public services over the past several years.
Situated in southwestern Nigeria, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Lagos State is one of the most populous regions in Africa. It is home to many oil refineries, such as Chevron and Total, as well as other major industrial companies, like Mobil and Conoil. The area is known for its abundance of oil reserves, with some estimates putting its stockpile at two billion barrels of crude.
The government has been actively encouraging foreign investments in oil refining and exploration projects to increase oil production from Lagos State. To this end, it has implemented a number of economic policies that have made it easier for businesses to operate within the state and increase their output. This has helped lead to an increase in local job opportunities for Nigerians as well as a boost to the economy overall.
Kogi State: A Rising Star in Oil Production (2.74% — 55,000 BPD)
Kogi state is a rising star in the oil-producing states in Nigeria. The state is located in the middle-belt region of Nigeria and covers a total land area of about 28,794 square kilometers.
Kogi State also has some significant resources like limestone, coal, and clay, which are found in abundance. It’s also home to many crude oil fields and wells, including Aje Field, Kashimbila Field, and Obele Field.
In the past few years, there has been an increase in exploration activities by multinational companies due to its vast reserves of oil and gas. This has resulted in an increase in production activities as well as job creation for locals. Kogi State is now one of the leading oil-producing states and is making a strong case to become one of the most important producers of crude oil in Nigeria.
Note: The term “barrels per day” (BPD) specifies the quantity of oil produced in a single day.
Conclusion
In summary, these are the top oil-producing states in Nigeria as of 2023. It is important to note that this list is subject to change as new discoveries are made, and existing fields are depleted. Nevertheless, these ten states are currently responsible for the majority of Nigeria’s oil production. https://www.withinnigeria.com/piece/2023/03/08/10-leading-oil-producing-states-in-nigeria-2023/?amp=1 |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:25pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: From the way you write in anger, you must be so ugly.  Opelenge nobody fit ugly pass tirin gbeku wey pimples do scatter him face. Thunder fire ur craw craw nyash. I no dey angry but I just wan give wotowoto cuz u too dey misyarn. Dey use ur brain and if pimples don swallow everything, go borrow another one. U too mumu. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:22pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: Agbero.  Hehehehe. Omo ale. Agbero better pass omo ale. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:16pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: You are still talking, agbero. I don't even read your trash anymore.  Why pimples scatter ur face, opelenge? Hahahaha Abeg go chop make u no quench for the thread. Obonte. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:14pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: I wasn't talking to you, agbero. Chochocho like a woman.  Hehehehe. Opelenge. U don chop? Onye ara. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:05pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2:
Someone is about to burst a vein in their neck. Take it easy, boy. Get educated and stop being a black spot on the face of the Yoruba nation. You are just another agbero like the one in singlet and bathroom slippers in the picture, if the way you write is anything to go by.  Opelenge u don chop today? Na hunger go kill u. U be mumu wey no get brain. Pimples don scatter ur brain for ur face aturu. I no be Yoruba but what’s fair is fair. Pesin dey fight for fairness but u carry ur big gbegiri mouth dey call am thug. Onye oshi. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 4:02pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: Let me tell you something because I can see maturity in you which is missing in some of the other Yoruba guys here, especially one that calls himself by an ugly moniker ekolo or earthworm or something. 
In life you don't become what you despise if you truly want to get ahead. America is where it is today because it learnt to harness talent wether indigenous or immigrant. That's something that set Lagos apart. Lagos is like New York, giving everyone a chance to move up and contribute to the development of the place. The backbone of the New York economy like in the entire country is the myriads of small businesses. Some of those businesses were started by foreigners including their biggest bank Bank Of America. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything new here. Lagos too is like that.
Make use of the good ones and build an efficient policing network that weeds out the leeches and miscreants. Just look at the one in the picture. Does that look like the kind of specimen you will want to relate with all because he is Yoruba? I've been robbed once before and it was by a Yoruba miscreant.
I have a small real estate business in town, if a Yoruba and an hausa or ijaw or ibo apply, should I just give the job to the Yoruba Even if he is less competent and less qualified? This are the points we should look at. Nna u be mugu. Ekolo in Igbo means thank you. U dey talk America wey u never reach. For America, oyibo dey practise self preservation and before an oyibo man employ u, e go mean say him no fit see fellow oyibo wey fit do the job. Na so e be everywhere. Ur mumu no be here. Abeg go chop better food before hunger quench u. |
Politics › Re: Snoop Dog Endorses Tinubu And APC by ekolobaba(op): 3:48pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
GeneralPula: Uncultured people don make her delete the pic.. Haha ok |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 3:45pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: No sane and clean minded human being speaks this way. You are a thug, one of the many mcOluomo miscreants giving proper , well brought up and educated Yorubas a bad name. I don't need to see your scary ugly face to conclude.  Hehehe. See this opelenge wey neva chop wey pimples scatter him round face dey talk about educated. Thunder fire ur craw craw nyash. Useless born throw away. I no be Yoruba but u be hungry mumu wey neva chop but get big mouth. Ofeke wey ur picture? Post am make we see. |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 3:35pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: Only a thug will talk this way. You don't need to post any picture.  Post ur spotty face make we see. U wey neva chop dey call people thugs. Onye iberibe. Ogun kee u dia. |
Politics › Re: Snoop Dog Endorses Tinubu And APC by ekolobaba(op): 3:16pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
GeneralPula: Lol..
Nicki Minaj also tweeted corn days ago..
Corn is a very useful raw-material. It is the second most plentiful cereal grown for human consumption! No part of corn is useless! Abeg post the picture. Hahahaha |
Politics › Re: Young Yoruba For Freedom Member Demand 90% Of Jobs For Yorubas Only(pics) by ekolobaba: 3:15pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Obaaderemi2: This one that looks like a thug. U be obonte. Pesin dey fight for him right u dey talk say him look like a thug. How u look? Post ur picture make we see. Oponu jati jati. State ministries should be employing 90% indigenes. Na so e be for east, north and south south. But for Lagos and Ondo na Igbos full the state ministry. Eko Atlantic self na ndigbos full there. Make una continue to turn una youths to agberos. The day go come wey dem go kill all of una. |
Politics › Snoop Dog Endorses Tinubu And APC by ekolobaba(op): 3:08pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Nna Snoopy no just get agbado for pocket, he carry agbado for head. CORNified Snoopy. Hehehehe
Chukwu okike abiama.
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Car Talk › Re: Innoson Motors (IVM) Commissions Her New LNG/CNG Vehicles by ekolobaba: 6:51pm On Apr 20, 2023 |
This yeye innoson na Chinese assembly cars wey dem package as made in Nigeria.
I stop to dey take dem seriously when I saw Innoson chinko hummer.
See the chinko ford truck below. Hehehehe
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Politics › Re: Tinubu Appoints Onanuga, Marwa, 11 Others Into Inauguration Committee by ekolobaba: 5:38pm On Apr 20, 2023 |
naijacann: The same useless Dino Melaye and other people that was quick to point out that Peter Obi only included Igbos in his legal defense team(of course this was a lie) will not immediately see now that BAT did not include any Igbo man in his transition team....Fools! Imagine if Peter Obi had included only SS/SE indigenes in his inaugural team, it would make Headlines all over The conspiracy against SS/SE in this country is legendary and this is because of the useless fools that represents them, who wouldn't raise any dust or alarm when things goes bad. Mechionu dia. Okotete and Wokoma are from SS. Na only SE no dey the list. Na only 1.5% vote Umu Igbo give am. So e make sense. |
Politics › Ijaw Man Beaten In Imo For Not Supporting Biafra by ekolobaba(op): 3:51pm On Apr 20, 2023 |
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Romance › Re: Nigerian Man Weds 70-Year-Old White Woman by ekolobaba: 7:56pm On Apr 19, 2023 |
Hahahaha
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Politics › Re: Is Tinubu The Greatest Politician In Nigerian History? by ekolobaba: 7:54pm On Apr 19, 2023 |
Azikwe wasn’t a great politician. |
Politics › Re: Osinbajo Wants FG To Replace State Of Origin With ‘certificate Of Residence’ by ekolobaba(op): 7:31pm On Apr 18, 2023 |
favor914: Just shows how shallow & myopic minded you are? Unexposed Native Thing. See dis nkita ara wey no get anything for him brain apart from gbegiri dey talk about exposure. Hahaha Anuofia The only exposure wey you get na exposure to tiger wey put claws for ur face. Mugu With all the settler and indigene violence all over the country una still wan add more problems? Ogun kee u and osibanjo. Ndi ara |
Politics › Re: Osinbajo Wants FG To Replace State Of Origin With ‘certificate Of Residence’ by ekolobaba(op): 5:58pm On Apr 18, 2023 |
Nna this ogbonge pastor na mumu. Hahahaha |
Politics › Osinbajo Wants FG To Replace State Of Origin With ‘certificate Of Residence’ by ekolobaba(op): 5:58pm On Apr 18, 2023 |
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called for strong consensus among elites, urging the implementation of a policy framework that will promote social cohesion and unity in Nigeria. Regarding the settlers-indigenes dichotomy, the vice-president called for replacing the certificate of indigenes with a certificate of residence or birth, insisting that such a move would promote cohesion. Mr Osinbajo also called for a stronger and more equitable justice system that will treat all Nigerians equally, regardless of tribal, religious or ethnic affiliations. The vice-president also called on the media to de-emphasise issues that promote ethnic and religious profiling and urged them to report news that would unite Nigerians. Mr Osinbajo made the call on Monday at the maiden ‘Policy Making and Good Governance Lecture Series’ organised by the National Institute for Policy Strategic Studies (NIPPS). The vice-president, in his lecture, ‘Creating a Homeland for All: A Nation Building in a Diverse Democracy’, decried the rising spate of divisiveness, which according to him, was responsible for Nigeria’s backwardness. He maintained that “our diversity ought to be a blessing and not a curse,” adding that Nigeria has the potential to be a great nation. Mr Osinbajo, who cited examples of Singapore, Tanzania and Rwanda as nations that effectively managed their diversities, said Nigeria could take a cue from them. ”Most heterogeneous nations have been able to manage and harness their diversities for the good of all and we can also do same in Nigeria. Our diversity in Nigeria should not be a burden. In fact, it is a blessing, and so we must develop the capacity to manage this diversity for the growth of our nation,” Mr Osinbajo stated. He added, “So, elites must come together and agree to end the ethnic and religious profiling that we are currently facing in our dear nation. We must prioritise things that bind us together and deprioritise ones that set us apart.” Mr Osinbajo believes that “the political class and the nation’s leadership can do more in developing policies, laws and the enforcing them toward addressing the weaponisation of ethnicity and religion in our dear nation.” https://gazettengr.com/osinbajo-wants-fg-to-replace-state-of-origin-with-certificate-of-residence/ |
Politics › Re: Osibanjo: Igbos, Hausas, Others Can Live Anywhere In Nigeria, Pursue Political A by ekolobaba(op): 5:28pm On Apr 18, 2023 |
Nna dis ogbonge pastor na mumu wey no get sense. No be wetin dey cause problems for the country be this?
Decentralize not re-centralize to help stop ethnic violence. These mugus just wan dey add problem on top problem. Na wa oo. |
Politics › Osibanjo: Igbos, Hausas, Others Can Live Anywhere In Nigeria, Pursue Political A by ekolobaba(op): 5:25pm On Apr 18, 2023 |
Igbos, Hausas, others can live anywhere in Nigeria, pursue political aspirations: Osinbajo Mr Osinbajo said this on Monday at the maiden ‘Policy Making and Good Governance Lecture Series’ of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Jos. The title of the lecture was: “Creating a homeland for all: Nation-building in a diverse democracy.” The vice-president said no Nigerian should be discriminated against on the basis of his tribe or religion and condemned the “weaponisation’’ of ethnic or religious biases for political purpose. “Social integration is one of the highest ideals of Nigeria’s Constitution which guarantees citizens the right to traverse the length and breadth of this country without hindrance. The Constitution affirms the right of all Nigerians to not be discriminated against on the basis of their identity,” he stated. Mr Osinbajo stressed that the Constitution “holds up integration as a priority,” as its framers did not intend to create an apartheid system that distinguishes between natives and settlers, “nor did they create one; they sought to create a civic nation.” “Is it possible to conquer ethnic or religious prejudices and build a unified nation? Yes, it is. But it is a journey, not an event; and it is perhaps the most important issue in nation-building,” Mr Osinbajo explained. “As humanity seeks to build a more durable, just and sustainable civilisation, our natural prejudices and allied irredentist urges have to be disciplined and sublimated in a mutuality rooted in our shared humanity.” The vice-president noted that there was recognition that sociocultural diversity while being a fact of life was neither a weapon nor a weakness. According to him, the most prosperous places are countries that have learned to harness diversity while building ever more inclusive institutions. Mr Osinbajo cited Singapore and Tanzania as countries that have gone far in conquering prejudice. “In Singapore, the statesman Lee Kuan Yew promoted policies aimed at establishing social cohesion in the racially and ethnically heterogeneous nation,’’ he said. Mr Osinbajo said Tanzania’s President Julius Nyerere desired to avoid tribal prejudice that had plagued other African countries, pointing out that the country promoted an overarching national identity by establishing Kiswahili as the national language. “Secondly, Nyerere promoted a pan-Tanzanian history which he introduced into the primary school curriculum which taught children to regard themselves as Tanzanians,’’ he said. Mr Osinbajo stressed that he believed that Nigeria was neither unique nor exceptional on account of her diversity. The vice-president added that Nigeria’s diversity was neither a liability nor a curse but a blessing and an asset, stating that diversity deepened the pool of sociocultural capital available to Nigerians. “As I have long maintained, in Nigeria what is at issue is not and has never been our diversity, but our capacity to manage it with a sense of fairness, equity and justice. There is no denying that diversity can be a harbinger of friction,” said Mr Osinbajo. “It is natural as different groups from various backgrounds and with different worldviews mingle, their interaction is characterised by a degree of tension and even conflict.” He recommended “inclusion” as a panacea because it “is essential to prosperity as we go forward.” https://gazettengr.com/igbos-hausas-others-can-live-anywhere-in-nigeria-pursue-political-aspirations-osinbajo/ |
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