₦airaland Forum

APC to Presidency: Tell us how 400,000 barrels of oil are being stolen daily


The All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and presidency’s spokesmen, Dr. Doyin Okupe, and Dr. Reuben Abati, to tell Nigerians why the ruling party has failed to deliver in the 14 years it has ruled, instead of peddling concocted tales about the opposition.

Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement, yesterday, also asked the Presidency to tell Nigerians why it allegedly defied Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s, rules by continuing to campaign for the 2015 elections.

APC called on INEC to sanction any party that violates its ban on early campaigns for the 2015 elections, in view of the First Lady’s phantom peace rally that was actually a facade for electioneering campaign, if INEC’s ban on such campaigns is to be taken seriously.

The party said: ’’These are what Nigerians are interested in, not continuous muck-raking about opposition leaders like General Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For example, Nigerians want to know why the country can still not feed itself after 14 years of endless promises by the PDP; Nigerians want to know why they cannot be protected by their government when the security of lives and property is the rason d’etre of any government.

’’Nigerians want to know why over 40 million youths cannot get jobs under a government that gleefully touts a six percent GDP growth. Nigerians want to know how 400,000 barrels of oil are being stolen daily and who the thieves are. Nigerians want to know why the country is more divided than ever, under the watch of President Goodluck Jonathan, and why corruption has become a bigger monster in the years under the PDP.
’’The 2015 elections will be fought on the platform of issues, not meaningless attacks on personalities and attention-diverting tales like how General Buhari wants to stage a comeback, or how Asiwaju Tinubu wants to expand his imaginary empire.’’

APC said the reason its leaders have put national interests above personal considerations is to rescue Nigeria from the clutches of the PDP and a mediocre presidency, both of which have failed the citizenry and dimmed their hopes, not because of power-for-power sake, which, it said, is the mantra of the PDP.

[b]“Our eight cardinal programmes, which we shall be articulating in the days ahead, represent a summary of how we intend to rescue the long-suffering citizens as well as our nation. These are War Against Corruption, Food security, Accelerated Power Supply, Integrated Transport Network, Free Education, Devolution of Power, Accelerated Economic Growth and Affordable Health Care.
’’Our guiding philosophy will derive its impetus from these seven principles: Belief in, and the fear of God; Upholding the rule of law; Preserving national unity; Pursuit of a just and egalitarian society; Building of strong institutions; Commitment to social justice and economic progress; and Promoting representative and functional participatory democracy.

‘’These are the issues we will be enunciating in the days ahead as we steer the politics of our nation away from jejune matters that are at the core of the PDP misrule to serious issues of relevance that will benefit our people under an APC federal government,’’ the party said. [/b]

Obiagelli: Gbawe, i still don't get you, take the APC apart and tell me their are no similarities in the way acn run their state compared to the pdp, to say these parties don't have ideologies is still beyond me. Anpp states up north have different styles from their pdp mates

Obiagelli: What are the two government's stand (apc and pdp ) on taxation, school fees, Privatisation, state police, decentralising power and so on

Obiagelli: Saying our parties don't have ideologies isn't true, fact is older party around the world didn't necessarily start out with an ideology but they evolve to adopt one, for instance lower or no taxes is liken to the pdp conservative nature, also the belief that power belongs to a certain few is the hallmark of the pdp " conservative"

Charging non-refundable fees for trolleys is exploitative and done virtually only in Nigeria. I am telling you this as a person who has visited over 30 nations of the world. No Nigerian should defend why it is our nation that always display excessive greed, a disregard for limits of decency and a distinct disinterest in doing what can make life better for all end users. The OP is very right to ask "why is every service in Nigeria all about money".

Garri the 1st: I stayed in Edo. State (for my University Education) between 2004 and 2008/2009. Till date I'm still a regular visitor to Edo State. That was the beginning of my Pro-ACN stand. I can authoritatively tell you that as far as Edo state is concerned, comparing PDP to ACN/APC is like comparing night to day. Forget about the sly attempt of PDP rats and flies to quickly say "we are all the same". Nothing can be farther from the truth than that assertion. It's a vain attempt to bring down a truly progressive movement to the abysmal level of a retrogressive party that has bequeathed nothing to Nigerians but poverty, hardship and backwardness.

That said I commend Lai Mohamed for this fine write-up and encourage him and the APC to keep up the good work. I pray Festus Kenyamo is able to get the APC ticket of Delta State and rescue her from the clutches of backwardness and darkness which has been the lot of the good people of the state for over 14 years of PDP rule.

Yes, Mr Garri has spoken!!!

HNosegbe: Exactly.

These are the kind of responses I want to see from the APC. Discuss the issues of the day. Talk about the failures of the party in power, the massive deceit, corruption and waste in governance, the refusal of the govt to think up innovative ways to solve our infrastructural crisis.

These are the things the APC should keep harping on (while showing us how they'll do better) rather than resort to Okupe-style name-calling and abusive, uncouth language.

I'm encouraged.

Katsumoto: I agree with most of the above but I have other things to add.

1. While one may argue that Gbawe and others should respond only to Papabrowne's comments on this thread, it is never that simple. Papabrowne may have made comments in other threads that are antithetic or incompatible with the comments he made on this thread. I say may because I typically have decent debates with him (not that many actually).

2. Lagos is Yoruba land just as London is English land despite the presence of many Africans, E4urpeans, Indians, Pakistanis, Scottish, etc. It has reached a crescendo on this board and other online media where non-Yoruba, most Igbo, assert rather loudly that they own Lagos or Lagos is no man's land and that while they are buying up Lagos, they are also employing the Yoruba as their servants, drivers, etc. It has gotten to the point, where most Lagos indigenes, and other Yoruba in general have had enough and are responding to counter any lies or factual inaccuracies.

3. Tribal wars can and are changing the reality in Nigeria. I don't want to say more than necessary but something has awoken in Yoruba folks. Intolerance towards cultural differences will be Nigeria's downfall. Nigeria is changing and too many do not realize this.

4. Yes, there are times when it is necessary to respond to bigots. There are bigots who are intelligent and deceptive; ignoring is tantamount to committing suicide.

HNosegbe: ^
I have not assumed anything. My perspective here is simple: It is more important to focus on the benefits that will accrue to Lagos and Nigeria as a whole than to bother myself about "who owns what in Lagos". Such debates are ultimately irrelevant in the scheme of things.

Gbawe, contrary to your assertion I read every single comment on this thread before posting. And I expected you (and everyone else) to have assess PapaBrowne's statements on its own merits rather than his posting history.

Also, when I said "no one will deny me space because I am not Yoruba" what I meant was that the project (and by extension the Lagos of the future) is one that will accommodate law-abiding and value-adding Nigerian citizens who will each play a part in turning Lagos into a world-class metropolis that will be the envy of the world. That has always been my stance.

As for those "provoking anger", I have always made a point of ignoring bigots (and those with bigoted tendencies) on this forum. Tribal wars on Nairaland cannot change the reality that we live together in Nigeria (until we decide otherwise, that is) and that we must make Nigeria work.

I really have no time to respond t bigots, and neither should you.

Katsumoto: But why do you assume that those you accuse are not investing in their financial futures?

Michael Ade Ojo OON, FNIMN


Chief Michael Ade.Ojo, OON, FNIMN is a Founder and Executive Chairman and a Director of a number of companies such as Elizade (Nig.) Limited, Crown Motors (Nig) Limited, Classic Motors Ltd and Odua Creations Ltd. Chief Ade.Ojo serves as the Chairman and Director of Baun Limited, Imperial Telecommunications Limited, Crown Drinks Limited and Moorhouse Sofitel Company Limited. He serves as the Chairman and Director of the Board of Custodian & Allied Insurance Plc. He founded Elizade Group of Companies in 1971 and serves as their Executive Chairman. He serves as the Chairman and Director of Toyota Nigeria Ltd. Chief Ade.Ojo served as the Chairman and Director of Courtville Investments Plc. He serves as Director of Meristem Securities Limited. He serves as a Director of First City Monument Bank Plc. He has been a Director of Eterna Oil & Gas plc. since October 7, 2005. He served as a Director of Ecobank Nigeria Plc. from September 15, 2006 to JUne 30, 2010. He serves as Deputy Chairman of Lagos Chamber of Commerce. On leaving the University, he worked with some multinationals including C.F.A.O (which had sponsored him in his last two years in the university) and the then British Petroleum (BP) now African Petroleum Plc. Chief Ade.Ojo is a recipient of a number of awards both at home and abroad. He was awarded the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in 2005. Chief Ade.Ojo has attended several top management development courses including the Chief Executive Programme of the Lagos Business School. Chief Ade.Ojo graduated from the University of Nigeria, NSUKKA in June 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

HNosegbe: While some others keep on with pointless tribal attacks, let me invest in my financial future, so that I and my future family will be able to afford to live in this emerging city.

At least no one will deny me space in Eko Atlantic because I am not Yoruba - I only need to be able to afford it.

*exits thread*

olivertwist: With a very good plan and leader (cos a good plan is nothing if the leader is bad &, corrupt), I see no reason why every oil producing state in Nigeria, shouldn't aspire to be like, at least one-tenth of what Dubai is today.

For instance, Dangote has commenced plan to build a multi-billion dollars refinery in Ondo state SW of Nigeria. The question is, like Ogun state, what are the plans of Ondo state to capitalise on this single investment by Dangote, which will definately attract other investors.

The Ondo govt need to borrow a leaf from Dubai by using what they have (crude oil & about to be built 'massive' working refinery), to get what they want. By now, there ought to be a master plan(blue-prints) in place for every one to see.

They shouldn't expect investors to be flying to Lagos & risk there lives on roads or "bus terminals" called domestic airports. This is the time to start attracting investors but if you don't "jump into the water" like Fashola did, no one will swim with you.

Having crude oil is not enough, having a world class refinery won't be enough. Now is the time to start building modern infrastructures that befits the type of investments coming to the state.

Same goes to other oil producing states like Bayelsa, Imo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Abia, Anambra, Edo and soon to join next year, Lagos.

The Road Revolution in Osun



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new osun roads under construction



Every investment in the physical and social infrastructure is an advance for sustainable development. This is why serious governments at every stage of economic history find the money to put into infrastructural development.

The key here is the deferment of immediate gratification which is essential. For this reason it is very commendable that the state of Osun with its paltry allocation from the centre can invest so much in infrastructure particularly roads.

Osun is not an oil producing state, for this reason budget allocation is tight across all sectors. Very tight. Nevertheless, the ogbeni governor has shown the political will to ensure a fundamental re-direction of capital. This re-direction has of course seen the central emphasis of the budget move away from the pre-aregbesola era of consumption in favour of production.

As a progressive who thinks in the long-term Aregbesola is aware of the need to develop the road network. Not just develop, but upgrade and modernize it. As with every other thing he does, Aregbesola anchors a policy thrust on linkages, or to use the old-fashioned term he believes that there must be a multiplier effect.

The multiplier effect entailed in Aregbesola’s road building programme is clear. For example, there is not much sense in trying to modernize the food production chain without a concomitant increase in infrastructural upgrade. Without roads in good shape agricultural development will continue to stagnate, even regress. Good roads will facilitate an increase for example in production. Instinctively no farmer is going to increase production without insurance of timely produce evacuation.

Good roads also mean that subsequent investments can also be made in storage facilitates. Storage facilities also lead to an increase in motivation and subsequently yield. Osun state of course needs an increase in yield as well as an overall modernisation of agricultural production. This is the stated aim of the state government. This is why there is a clear synergy between the aim of agro-allied led industrialization and the provision of good roads networks.

Osun of course is now a massive road construction site. With a proven engineer who was once an acclaimed infrastructure czar in Lagos state at the helm of affairs this is not too surprising. What is nevertheless welcome is the sheer determination, the gusto with which this is being done? The costing of projects, the method of procurement is all based on cost effectiveness. This is a reflection of the focus of the engineer-at-the top to extract as much as possible out of a very tight fiscal situation.

The current investment in the roads network will also facilitate and also increase the interest shown by both local and foreign investors. Like the farm sector, the investor needs a good road network. This will of course help with his own input and output. Raw materials for example have to be moved in from the rail line by road. Subsequently the finished product becomes more competitive in pricing due to the availability of a good network of roads.


No investor will invest in a process in which he will not be price competitive vis-à-vis his competitor(s). This is why the road development programme is hand-in-glove with raising the investment profile of the state of Osun. A good road network is a clear signal to potential investors. It says unambiguously that the state f Osun means business.

The government’s grit and focus in the area of road development is worthy of commendation. More than any other factor it is preparing Osun for the next decisive phase. This is that of real, sustainable development takes off. Like every other purposeful movement, this is not about the election but about advancing the infrastructure of the state to help the prospects of another generation.

Decades to come, a new generation in the state of osun will have cause to thank the Aregbesola-led team of seasoned operators for putting the state on world map of development.

olivertwist: Just few years back, Dubai was a desert & people hardly recognised its existence.

But luckily for them, crude oil was discovered and suddenly, there was a turnaround of destiny for the people of Dubai.

The good leaders of Dubai sat down and plan on how to attract the world to their deserts(just like Amosun & Fashola are doing) but they were mocked & laughed at.

But they were not ready to be discouraged,they worked day and night(just like what Fashola is doing at the Eko atlantic city and Lekki FTZ)while their neighbours mock them.

But finally, Dubai's deserts was transformed into world class edifices ranging from hotels, tourist centres, business centres, tourist centres, leisure centres, educational centres, sport centres,industries, name them.

Today, Dubai is like a "beautiful young virgin girl" that every country, rich or poor wants to woo & be-friend. Americans, British, Canadians, Nigerian, Russians and the rest of the world now fight tooth and nail just to have a plot of land in the 'desert'.

SUMMARY of my story, Gov. Amosun, don't look back, don't look right, don't look left, just be focused and keep looking ahead.

Remember, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a footstep.

APC is a Party of Issues, Not Brickbats, Lai Mohammed Relies Okupe
Posted By Editor On 18th August, 2013. Under POLITICS

APC LogoThe All Progressives Congress, APC has said it is not a party interested in the politics of brickbats but politics of issues, adding that it is out to do things differently.

Reacting to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe who was the guest of the week at Liberty FM radio in Kaduna yesterday, spokesman of the APC, Lai Mohammed said: “Nigerians are not interested in the expiration of either APC or PDP; what Nigerians are interested in is the politics of issues.

Okupe has carpeted the APC saying the PDP will not lose sleep over the coming of APC.

According to Okupe, “APC cannot last more than a year. This is a party that is formed on faulty foundation, this is a party that has come together not for the interest of the country. APC is formed not because they want to help Nigeria but because they want power and self-aggrandisement. The leaders of the APC want to expand their frontiers and they want to expand their business empires.”

But according to APC spokesman in his reaction said ”Nigerians wanted to know why the PDP should deserve their votes again after 14 years of mass failure in every facet of administration. They wanted to know why, after 14 years of PDP, there is still epileptic power supply; they wanted to know why, after 14 years of PDP, our safety and security cannot be guaranteed, why over 400,000 barrels of crude oil are being stolen on the watch of the PDP daily, why corruption has become a monster on the watch of the party.”

He continued: “Nigerians want to know why we cannot feed ourselves again? Why millions of our youths are still roaming the streets looking for jobs that are not there? These are the questions Nigerians are asking the PDP. We are on a rescue mission and we would not allow any distraction. It is not about Tinubu or Buhari. What APC would do differently when it comes to power is in our manifestoes which would be unveiled soon.”

take dat: Is the PDP different from what Okupe described the APC as? Is the PDP not a bulldozer for clearing the path to power, little by way of ideology and a vehicle for promoting the personal interests of greedy kleptomaniacs, corrupt-to-the-core buccaneers and strange bedfellows?


Recently, the Chief of Naval Staff and Kingsley Kuku, a presidential aide asserted that bulk of crude oil theft takes place at export terminals. The Ribadu Presidential Task Force report in one of its recommendations advised that automated metering system be installed at oil terminals and wellheads for the purpose of verifying actual oil production from oil wells, flow heads and export. The committee even went a step further by contacting Schlumberger to install the Automated meters, but the committee's report was undermined and denigrated by the Presidency. Is it because they are vested interests in government that prefers the regime of roguery that has bedevilled the oil industry?

How many of the 'Big Wigs' involved in crude oil theft has been arrested, prosecuted and sentenced, to serve as deterrent to others? What we see is the conventional arrest of some boys, paraded and let-off-the-hook based on instructions from above as soon as they are handed over for prosecution. Is the Cabal involved in the menace of crude oil theft more powerful than the government, or Is Government itself the Cabal?

Brimmie: Funny how they result to name calling instead of tackling the criticism.

-2015

rosebowl01: Damn this guy is so fake! Initially he was claiming that some non Yorubas were the 90% owners of the initial sales of the project, and reeled out names of people from his village. To him, it has no tribal intonation unless you return the favor to him (then he started to blame people for his crime). Now he's trying to pretend to be reasonable in his analysis of how Nigeria operates. These two faced humans are the main problem with this country. What a lowlife.

I don't know where you got that idea. Without question, Ibos and Bendelites have always been known to be the smartest Nigerians in the country!!
They are by far the most successful. They control the Nigerian economy. They produce the best technocrats.
The Lagos economy is run by the Igbos. Pull them out and Lagos would look like Cotonou.

UNVEILING NIGERIANS WHO PLAY BIG IN GHANA
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•How They Run Big Banks & Insurance Companies
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When it comes to activities in the Ghanaian economy, Nigeria no doubt is a big player. Nigeria is rated the 3rd biggest investor in Ghanaian economy, after the U.S and China and this explains the magnitude of the massive influence the country wields in terms of business and commerce in Ghana. It is also on record that Nigeria has led the revolution in some key sectors of the Ghanaian economy, especially in the banking and insurance sectors. This piece is about top Nigerian Corporate Executives who are steering the wheels of big corporate institutions and establishments in Ghana, with special focus on the Banking and Insurance sectors. Interestingly, there is no sector of the Ghanaian economy, where you will not find a Nigerian holding a big stake.
In the banking sector, there is no way the story of the current revolution in the Ghana banking industry would be told without the mention of names of Nigerian corporate titans who helped in reshaping the sector in the country. One of such men is Dolapo Ogundimu.. He is the Managing Director of Access Bank. Before he took up the job, Dolapo was the MD of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana. A seasoned banker, Lekan Sanusi is the current MD of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited. Since he took over, he has kept the flag of the bank flying as one of the biggest financial institutions in Ghana. Zenith Bank is yet another Nigerian bank doing great in Ghana. Daniel Asiedu is the M/DCEO of the bank. Though Asiedu is a Ghanaian, he had spent most part of his career in Nigeria. Another man doing great in the banking sector is Oliver Alawuba. He is the Managing Director of United Bank of Africa (UBA) in Ghana. UBA is one of the best banks in Ghana at the moment.
Ghanaians can also not forget Nigerian multi-billionaire businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim in a jiffy. He is one of the men who had done so well for the Ghanaian banking industry. He established Energy Bank 2 years ago and today, the bank has 7 branches across the country. It was adjudged the Most Liquid Bank in Ghana last year and also one of the 2 with the Best Profit After Tax out of 28 banks. The Managing Director of Energy Bank Ghana Limited is Mr. Sam Ayinuola. He has been doing so well for the bank and has been bettering the fortunes of the bank. There is also Mr. Isaac Shedowo, who is the Deputy General Manager of Energy Bank.
There is also Mr. Michael Osikoya, who is the Head, Financial Control and Corporate Planning of the Bank. Seasoned Nigerian politician, Senator Iyiola Omisore is another big player in the Ghana banking industry. He, alongside some other Nigerian businessmen floated the First Atlantic Merchant Bank Ghana Limited last year. The bank is set to bring a ne experience to the industry. Another Nigerian entrepreneur who is playing a good role in the Ghanaian banking sector is Oye Balogun. He is one of the new Nigerian businessmen who just moved into banking in Ghana.
In the insurance sector, Nigerians are equally playing big. In that sector in Ghana, there are equally a lot of big names who have done well. There are names like that of Dolapo Balogun. He is one of the Nigerians who play big in Ghana where he owns a lot of investments. He started off as a big player in the Insurance sector in Nigeria, having taken over his dad’s insurance business and he has successfully taken it to the next level; expanding the company’s operations to Ghana few years back.
You cannot also forget names like Iyiola Saraki who is the MD of Nem Insurance Ghana Limited. There is also Roy Bernard, who runs Capital Assurance, Ghana Limited. Another prominent name in the Ghanaian insurance sector is Bode Oseni, who runs Regency Assurance Ghana Limited. Bode is one of the finest hands in the business of Insurance. In Ghana today, Equity Assurance ranks among the biggest in the Insurance sector. A seasoned insurance guru, Prince Yemi Adetuwo is the MD/CEO of the company. Another big name in the industry is Isola Akintunde. He is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Equity Assurance Ghana Limited.
There is also Prince Uche Okugo, who runs International Energy Insurance (I.E.I) Ghana Limited. We also have Abiodun Razak. He is the Managing Director of Intercontinental/WAPIC Insurance Ghana Limited. The insurance company, which has been doing well in Ghana over the years, has David Duduyemi as its General Manager.
Leaseafic Ghana Limited is a leading name in Finance and leasing services in Ghana. A seasoned Accountant, Alex Mbakogu is the General Manager of the company.

PapaBrowne: Eko Atlantic: Urbanism, Economics, Social Transformation. Real Estate Dynamics. Potential impact on this Project.
Eko Atlantic: Serving as a financial hub and a potential magnet for Finance that would develop Africa.
Eko Atlantic: Environmental impact on the Atlantic ocean. Green Technology as a building standard.
Eko Atlantic: Impact on real Estate values in Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki.
Eko Atlantic: Heralding of a new era of development across Africa.

So many topics. You can pick any of them if you truly need my attention. I can see you are craving my audience desperately. So pick one and I can engage you. I have no time for tribalism and tribalists.

ba7man: As much as @Papa Browne has been trying to be neutral on this thread, its his past actions that other posters are reacting to.

The same brains behind this project are hated by him and his people, they insult them at every turn and criticize their every action.....but Which Nigerian politician can be brave enough to look at the raging waves of the Atlantic already eating away at V.I and think...."Let's tame this ocean and a world-class city will rise out of it"??

None!!!....they would choose to run instead. Face it, Tinubu and Fashola are visionaries, head and shoulders above those politicians others choose to glorify.

Keep criticizing them, it will only bring out the best in them while you neglect your own region staring at you in the face pleading for your attention.

PapaBrowne: You didn't notice that I've ignored your drivel throughout this thread.

I desperately want to discuss Urbanism. I want to discuss Economics. I want to discuss social transformation.
I want to talk about the huge potential this project would have on African Finance. I want to discuss the standards that would be set in Architecture like Dubai and other Asians did in the the first decade of this century. I want to discuss the practicalities of real estate dynamics and its potential to affect this huge project.

I want to discuss these thing in a global context.

I don't care jack about your manic narrow-minded tribal bigotry and impalpable sense of tribal ownership. It just reminds me of the foolishness Omo niles display when they come for peanuts after a land has been purchased for multimillions. Grow up man, grow up. You e-warrriors are just pathetic.

I don't know where you got that idea. Without question, Ibos and Bendelites have always been known to be the smartest Nigerians in the country!!
They are by far the most successful. They control the Nigerian economy. They produce the best technocrats.
The Lagos economy is run by the Igbos. Pull them out and Lagos would look like Cotonou.

PapaBrowne: [url]http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324251504578581570831563906.html#articleTabs%3Dcomments[/url]



These comments below from mostly Americans about this project says a lot about perceptions and narrow-mindedness. This is perhaps the reason why we African must eschew disunity and act with the knowledge that nobody is going to give us a chance.

1)Bill Hefner
Geez. and real estate development wasn't already risky enough. Now add Nigerians (the most corrupt people on earth), affiliations with Bill Clinton and the Vatican, Russian financiers, misplaced pricey-condos-in-poverty-stricken-population marketing strategies, on and on. Why not just install Bernie Madoff as CFO...

2)Dean Warren
Wow, I Bet Those Rich People in Nigeria Could Use Some New Power Plants! How About We Borrow a Bunch of Money, Increase the National Debt, and Build Them Some? Sounds Like a Great Idea, Doesn't It?

3)David Peterson
Africa has tremendous potential, but there are a lot of problems to overcome in order to tap that potential. I'm not sure this idea gets them any closer. What they really need is political stability and law and order. The United States is pretty much the epitomy of both, and could do a lot to make headway in Africa, yet our leaders seem only luke warm toward Africa. When they do make overtures, it mainly takes the form of charity and money, which is not what Africa needs.

4)John Murray
Just concluded a 3 year gig in Lagos. Used to go running along Bar Beach most Saturday mornings. Stunning what they are doing there. Africa/Nigeria is being colonized by Lebanese, Chinese, Indians and an occasional Brit/Euro. Americans are only there for the oil. A truly global frontier town. A bunch of cowboys, not too many sheriffs. It's a fascinating place.
Would compare it to Lower NYC/East London in the late 1800's. Dirty, nasty but it represents opportunity for the non-established people of the world. Just like the western hemisphere did 200 hundred years ago.

5)Oleg Drut
I wonder where they will find work force to complete this project? ship them from China or India?

6)Trevor Sutherland
Last month Tony Blair remarked how the African continent was "poised to be the great economic story of the 21st century". Trillions in untapped resources, land as fertile as any on Earth, and FINALLY, countries are starting to recover from the European exploitation. They just better be careful not to allow Chinese exploitation, and, if history is any guide, they better keep a close eye on the Arabs. In 1950, products made in Japan were considered junk; by 1980, they were the standard of the world. Remember when Hyundai was a punch line? Not anymore. In 2070 my grandkids will be turning up their noses at American made cars because they think cars made in Nigeria are better....LOL...

rosebowl01: So the only time you people (ibos) notice tribalism is when you are at the receiving end? When you attack other people, you claim you're trying to help them, when you claim other people's Land, you say you're trying to help them develop even though nobody wanna come to your own side let alone develop it. Deranged people.

Horus: Only for a short time because several taller buildings are proposed. Nairobi's The One and Ghana's HOPE City are set to become one of the tallest skyscrapers in Africa at if they are completed as planned.

Hezron Lorraine: its better they have that heart-attack now so that by the time we build massive infrastructures world class,and the project is completed,they'll be nowhere to be found unless they join and celeberate the good works.

Kairoseki77: SMH!!!

YOU ARE THE ONE who tribalized this thread when you started claiming that 90% of Eko Atlantic is owned by non Yorubas. Stop claiming other people's things!

Now that you have been exposed, you want to pass the blame? Rubbish. Don't make claims you cannot back up and this will not happen to you. Personally, I came here to see the lovely pics.