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TechToyin:
Hello everyone,

I’ll be turning 25 in July, and as I approach this milestone, I’ve been thinking seriously about my next big step in life.

I currently live in Kaduna with my parents and have a stable, comfortable life. I work as a teacher and also earn additional income from research writing and occasional website development gigs. I hold a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree in Biochemistry and consider myself fairly tech-savvy.

Lately, I’ve been feeling that it’s time to challenge myself and pursue bigger opportunities. Lagos keeps coming to mind because of the career prospects, networking opportunities, and the fast-paced environment that seems ideal for personal and professional growth.

My biggest challenge is accommodation. I don't currently have a place to stay in Lagos, and that uncertainty is making the decision difficult.

For those who have made a similar move, especially from northern Nigeria to Lagos, would you advise taking the leap? How did you handle accommodation and the initial transition? Do you think moving to Lagos could be a worthwhile investment in my future?

I’m considering making this move as a birthday gift to myself and would really appreciate your advice, experiences, and suggestions.

Thank you.

Some key points occured to me reading your enquiry.

1. It is time for you to make a bold step beyond your present

2. Is Lagos a viable to pursue your next step

3. Currently you are not doing so bad

4. Asking whose made the move before and how they countered the issue of accomodations which seems like a block to the thought process hitherto reaching it's point of decision.

In non chronological order, I will try to address it as much as I can from my experience

First is accomodations..
Moving or relocation is a big step no matter how small the shift is. It doesn't matter if you are moving uptown or imbedding yourself in the home system and seeing the benefits it can offer you..
accomodations is one thing you will have to deal with either you like it or not. Even if you do have someone to stay with wherever you intend to continue your quest for growth and accomplishment, it is only temporary as eventually you will need to source a place of your own and not overstay your welcome.

Second is, cognitively you are starting to realize it is time for you to make your own mark on the world or in this case shaping your own world and is Lagos a viable place for such a move. My honest opinion will be that it can be starting point but not a destination given the academic foundation you already have. Biochemistry is not a small feat. It is up there with the most needed aspect of any functioning society be it undeveloped, developing, or developed nations. The advantages you have infront of you is limitless, however proper aggregation of that resources is very paramount. For example, in Lagos, you can gain experience working or interning for some medium pharmaceutical company, horning your experiences in practical fields and understanding the market you are building your future with. Experience matters, and broad experiences even much more better.. Lagos networking circle encompass the whole of Nigeria. If you can make a name for yourself in Lagos or get a strong foothold, conquering Nigeria is more or less like 40% done. However Lagos is not the only place you can get a jump start into your desired destination.

Which brings the third point into focus as to you feeling now is the time to push forward, that I do belief is a matter of conceptualization and context.. it doesn't matter if you are still in Kaduna, or moving to Lagos what matters is your own interpretation of what that next step is..

And lastly you are doing okay, where you are at the moment. Which will make me advise that you take it one step at a time. You can come to Lagos for a week or two, see how things are, endeavor to network with people in your field, even with social media it makes it easier. And if you are not a social media kind of person, check list 5 companies you see yourself making an introduction to, get in their door, meet guys or even ladies that you are both in the same field, understand the proper workings of Lagos from them so you can easily mitigate when in case you do make the move. Having a ground network of 2 or 3 friends already even before moving goes a long way cutting out weeks and months of uncertainties.

Having said all these, conclusively I'd say it's not whether Lagos will work out well, but rather what won't make Lagos work out well.

When you iron those out, you get a clear shot at your next milestone, be it further advancement in your knowledge or using your prowess as a viable building block that it is.

With much regards. Wish you well and may your endeavors be favored

Tonim:
He has done a lot such as building the bridge below to ease traffic congestion in ado-ekiti

Lots of people really have no idea that Oyebanji really performed in Ekiti. His works were kept on low but very resounding for the people there. I was in Ado Ekiti few years back during fayose era, the congestion and lack of structure was present then, visited the place around ending last year for some feasibility study and surveys, I was impressed as to how open it has become. Even the Ikere Ekiti axis that was more like a village setting then has started to open up and it was the volition of this man's dream and effort to open Ekiti State for business and a place to live and work. We visited the government house, listening to him talk, you can tell he has a good plan for the state. And he is proud to be from there. So congratulations to him.

Isreal needs to let this go. They have done enough damages already. The deal isn't for them alone but for the world economy fluidity. With the SOH crisis, the ripple effects will trickle down on every economy in the world sooner or later even more pressuring than it has been. Militarily US delivered for them, they (Isreal) could not have fought Iran alone, nor do they have the capacity to do so. By deflecting the Iranians targets towards US military operations they saved a whole lot of lifes on their end, kept their casualties and damages to a minimum and still did some damages to Iran and her allies with the help of United States.. And if they can't see that yet and still want their ideologies of Zionism to prevail over everyone's, proves the point that Isreal is the real problem after all

bitbillionaire:
If majority of Nigerians were like me banks would have shut down most of their physical branches. I can't remember the last time I entered the banking hall for any kind of transaction.

I do 100% of my transfers via mobile app. 100% of withdrawal via ATM. 100% of my complaint via email or the bank's social media handles.

I only go to bank if they insist my physical presence is a must before the issue can be successfully resolved. And that happens ONCE IN A DEEP BLUE MOON!

Banks are not meant to service withdrawals alone. Brick and Mortar addresses do a whole of lot of other businesses.. just think contracts alone amongst all other numerous things. A whole of lot of people have reasons to walk into bank branches to conduct, finance and expand their businesses and ventures.

TONYE001:
I don't get.

See these analyses.

A doctor provides service to society, saving lives and all that.... doc gets paid in the process, good thing or bad thing?

A policeman puts his life out here for you and I. He shields our lives with his, gets shot on our behalf...but gets paid in the process, good thing or bad thing?

If VDM gets paid by Meta and all that while fighting for the general good of the people, is there anything bad in this? Man has his accounts monetized. We see all he does with his money, we see all the selfless services. What then is wrong in being paid?

Before, you all attacked him for "not leaving his camera. For hiding behind his camera." (Even though it was a lie as he has been out a thousand and one times, visiting crime sites and all).

Now, brotherman returns from China, without resting, hits the streets, acts his talks, and the new attack is that he's getting paid and those protesting with him aren't?

You all are prisoners that will continue to attack your liberators!

Wetin una want sef?

See VDM leaving his comfort zone, fighting for kidnapped children and teachers, una dey una comfort zones dey attack am? Is he the only protester?

Damn.

Now I remember the Israelites when they were being freed from Pharaoh's grasps.

Poor Nigerians

I think you are missing the point.
The question is what is his end goal? Any regular Nigerian sees all the major problems the country is besieged with. Shouting loudest doesn't mean others are deaf or blind to the problem.

While I have no personal issue with him and his platform as a means of using the voice and media presence he gets to advocate and point out what an average Nigerian can simply tell you in a sitting, he's lack of direction begs a deeper calling as to what his end goal is.

Just as some have pointed out, there have been others before him who even stood on a more firmer ground with less resources than he is presently privileged with and to.

The real question is what is his own solution to the mountain of problems Nigerians and Nigeria as a country is facing.

If he wants to shoulder the responsibility of youth empowerment and reducing youth unemployment, he should pick up that ember and fan it till it blows hot enough that proper attention will be paid to him, his agitation and plight.
Oshiomole stand was with the Nigerian Labour Union(Congress), he advocated for a lot and his contribution even while later diminished set a lot of things in motion.

The real deal is, if Mr Otse really wants to be part of the Nigerian solution, he should pick a stand and put all his forces and effort behind that vehicle.
Not today Blord, Tomorrow Igbo Businessmen, next tomorrow Sowore., last week Seyi Tinubu. Pick one and focus on that, you can't solve every problem all at once.

That's just how I understand the language to be.

People waste so much precious time talking about issues, analysing the issues, complaining about the issues and not even endearing to take a single step towards creating an avenue for solution. And so far as serious minded people can see, he has not yet identified with a particular aspect of the Nigeria problem so it is difficult to say which is which with him. And unsurprisingly he is starting to look like just another all eyes for show face kind of program guy running wild on the internet with kids mentality type of people following him up and down like some sort Sunday masquerade.

Counterigbolies:
what are u saying?

U have said a lot n u haven't said anything

What are u trying to say?

It's not being cowardly that's my point. Nigeria is plague with insecurity issues. From up north, down to the South and not Yorubas being a coward and not addressing it..

Counterigbolies:
if a non Nigerian come to this site, they will think u people are from a peaceful region not knowing the last time u went to your village was 5 years ago

U that for the past 5 years u people can't go back to your village and over 1800 people have been killed so far since 2021 but today u are more concerned about only 42 people

Ahmadu bello is right, your house will b burning but u will b chasing rat in another man's house

This response does not address the main issue. Insecurity in the SW has became so rampant and increasingly disturbing that it only feels Lagos is the only safe haven in the SW. That's the real issue. On another hand, the condescending post and art trying to poke on the sensitiveness of the Yoruba inferiority complex is just a low ball jab. No region in Nigeria is particularly safe from these atrocious and nefarious activities of these inebriated bastards..as for the general opinion if you are not going to be part of the solution, don't add to the problem.

loveth360:
You can continue deceiving yourself to feel better.


I have a question for you since you don't have the mind to face Northerners and ask them questions.


Was Fajuyi killed in shoot out defending Ironsi?

What was so hard for the northern soldiers to kill their target and leave Fajuyi?


If Fajuyi was killed by Igbo soldiers and they tell you this false story, will you yorubas agreed to that?

You are nothing more than a leprechaun to me. It doesn't matter what I say. You and your kind are best left to your mischievous ways..

loveth360:
Lolz because of this false story.



The man was killed together with ironsi by northern soldiers.

Instead of Yorubas to confront Northerners they changed the narrative that Fajuyi asked Northerners to kill him.

So because of trying to make or prove a false point.. you are using two separate accounts in the same thread. Phobia really deh your body.

I won't generalize, but as commented above, some of you is better to be seen as harmless enemies and treacherous friends.

Today I saw the most interesting thing as a Nigerian being outside of tribal orientation. In many ways, the lens I view Nigeria through is always of unity. As it does not matter to me where you are from but as the nature of your identity as a Nigerian

When I was growing up, being from Ondo State, we always hear it from other Yorubas like Oyo, Osun which we regard as pure Yoruba, that we of iLu Oke( uptown) are not entirely Yorubas..

And today I saw the same happen with Eastern side. A Delta guy has to defend his Igbonism.. if that's a word.

But grammar correction aside, the sentiment is what baffles me.

Saturdays, I am technically on my own time on weekends, even if it's the president calling me, boss I deh my own time.
It rained, I didn't want to drive out, even cutting out the fact that I don't like driving, assist is not around, I decided to take a short stroll outside, and walk into where I usually see popping whenever we move past..

As lively as the conversations was, even if I don't really understand the language but I speak and understand pidgin. Delta to these guys are fake Igbos,.

Something I have never heard spoken out in public before but I heard it.

I wasn't perplexed, I listened closely as intently as I am able while I am focusing on my own personal whinding down from the week stress, it was a conversation of the friendliest nature, and sounded with a hint of truth. Ibuso came into the conversation, Onitsha was mentioned as the business hub of the East and those men mainly reside in Delta, specifically Asaba..but even with the language, they still make the guy understand Delta isn't original Igbo

Now, besides my own reserve that I have mentioned that Bendel, which also came up is an extension of the Nigerian geographical zone territory before, and they as a sovereignty on their own have a say in the national participations, why do Igbos do not see them as part of theirs.

The conversation touched on wedding invitation that was declined because the man is Delta. Not to marry, but he invited his friends who he thought are Igbos to his wedding, however because he is not originally perceived as an Igbo, he was treated like a bastard as one of them stated. In normal euphemism, I think that just means boycotting.

Now I am asking, is this a joke or is the real interpretation of how Igbos feel Deltans are not part of them?

Macphenson:
He is not a tribal bigot. He is simply reminding Nigerians that elections have consequences as he has always been advocating ever since.

Do you know why Boris Berezovsky one of the most prominent leading figures in the new Russia went down as one of the most shallowest man in the modern day Russian History. It was his his insensitive nature of capitalizing on state tragedy as a means to voice an opinion.

When a Russia submarine had a mechanical accident, got trapped, and all crew members lost their life as a result, he took it upon himself to criticize the state while the whole nation is mourning the incident. That earned him the badge of a man who is not only shallow minded but a selfish little man of no class in all aspects of societal hierarchy.

These whole issue with those students is a national tragedy.
Those kids do not deserve the current situation they are in. And it's unworthy to capitalize on it by bringing in who you voted for or you didn't vote for into it..While the government should be held responsible at full length, it is not the time to pull politics cards.. it's shallow, below national sympathy and extremely repulsive for him to come out and hint vote and who people vote for. This is a national tragedy, even almighty USA have had situation which caught them off guard.. not particularly defending the current administration here but he could have done better by asking what are the steps that have been taken if at all he wants to get himself involved in national tragedy and not advocating and flying a campaign banner..

He either stays out of it's as a public figure or be part of the solution.. Nigeria matter tire a lot of people. but it is our home. He should rather be part of the solution than be part of the ones pointing fingers and hauling blames giving his status and level of exposure.

Nigeria my country. The question is at what age should a man find his feet in life.

Dissect it first..
At what AGE that's 1.. should a MAN.. 2 FIND..3 his FEET 4, and 5 In LIFE.. it is a multi layered stems incorporated into one ideology.


First. The Age
Age is not insignificant. A guy of 22 doesn't have the same experience a man of 40 has. It's the same sport but different rules.

Second the being himself.. Man
These are your definitions of what makes you constitute yourself as be-ing a man in a world of beast. What sets you apart. The crown above, the driving force or the head of the whole existential kingdom we call reality. This is when you know you, your soul, and what it wants and needs.

Third.. Find. Here's where purpose and capability answers the question for you.

Fourth Feet.. that's where your solid foundation. Principles, modus operandis, beliefs, fears, certainties and indecisions etc house themselves.

Fifth Life.. Question of Faith in your own self, in your belief, fulfilment in your principles and your practical ability to consolidate and incorporate it all.

Hustling is not everything. Some people make money and are still miserable, some people make enough and feel fulfilled.

At what age precisely.. I'd say in your early 30s. At that time, you have a limited room for errors. So everything else, be it mistakes and all un-understanding stops. You are solely responsible for everything that happens to you or your life trajectory after this point. It is the Rubicon of man. Once you cross it, there's no turning back.

So if it's business, get on it rigorously.. if it's peace of mind, shape it's avenue.. if it's fulfilment create it's path.

truthera:
Okay but I asked a direct question in my post, your whataboutism does not address the concern or challenge I made.... I believe you are a Nigerian, still supporting it's existence even though you are making the argument here about who is to blame... My question to you is, why have you continued to defend Nigeria, supporting it's existence till now and not demanding for a referendum to exit from it if you feel so pained about your history as I can deduce from your comment.....? If you can make a convincing argument as to the rationale behind this in defense of Nigeria, I will relinquish my agitation to end Nigeria and apologize to everyone here....

Besides many advantages, one of the sole purpose of a sovereign state like Nigeria functioning together as an indivisible state is the space it occupies on the world stage.

If Nigeria, the most populous black nation on planet earth should disintegrate into factions and pieces, it does not only set Africa further back another half a millennium but sets the entire Black Race apart symbolically as an Unorganized and an Inferior Race on earth, and to the other 2 human races, i.e the Caucasian/European Whites and the Arab/Asiatic People. The Mulatos, Latinos, and the rest are simply a mixture of these 3 races. So in a way that's one of it's sole reason. And much so why we are charged with the responsibility of keeping it together even when it means fighting years of primitivism amongst ourself. The black man, as a whole, we are not yet that advanced in terms of many aspects that may condition us to be compared to the other 2 races in this world.. Individualism is not enough, unless we can see the broader picture.

For instance, our lack of collectiveness is deeply rooted inside us to the point that it is evident even in the most minute aspect of human participations. FAMILY.. a black man standard of marriage compared to the other race is not the same. This i don't mean as an individual but collectively as a whole. Even with other blacks who are citizens of other parts of the world. So for one, we are charged with the collective responsibility of upholding the mantle for the black race, no matter how ignorant we are of it's significance

As to the advantages of Nigeria as a country, there is a lot to it than what meets the eyes. While it may be difficult to see currently because of challenges the country has been facing, largely short sightedness in terms of policies, directions and personnels who has led the country, not just from the current administration but concurrently with previous ones, one of the most singular advantage we have is not just our population alone, but also our landmass.

Majority of lands in Nigeria is still unused. And same goes for it's human resources. But back to the landmass. An unused land is not only guaranteed future assets but one of the most valuable assets in this world. Land remains the most singular indistinguishable asset God gifted man and we are blessed with a lot of it collectively as one nation.. Not just for Agriculture which will feed us, our neighbors, and that's not including exportation beyond the shores of Africa. But also future innovations, and the previous ones from the new world we are trying to catch up with and emulate.

The shift to major cities will subdue when it reaches it states of diminishing returns and people start looking beyond the horizon of city migration alone for opportunities. Keep in mind, we haven't built our first Tech City yet, our first Agro Industrial City is not yet built, Holiday Towns, Connecting market zones between cities or states, even border towns are still in their most undeveloped states as the future manufacturing hubs and factory locations and these are just to name a few. Then there's our culture, our collective strength on the world stage which is another topic of it's own but for these, I will keep it at landmass only

While we may be plagued with insecurities, lack of national agenda, decline in National Orientation etc the advantage of staying together is way more higher than the advantage of dissolution in anyway. What makes a country prosperous isn't just people of one tribe, but a diversity of people with differences in idea and ways of life, all of which will be advantageous to each other when properly annexed and used for the greater good of the collective whole.

The opportunity that exist in Nigeria being a nation is not only mind blowing to any reputable economist but the business community as a whole. The homogeneous challenges we are facing is merely a byproduct of some radical mindset that still seats at the forefront of the individual in survival mode who is yet to see there's only limit to how far he only can go without the whole collective whole..

I can go on and on about other relevant aspects of it, but the reality is no matter how I try to painstakingly explain it for or to someone who can't see it, it wouldn't necessarily matter much because of the predisposition they already have towards the idea of why Nigeria as a country and as the most populous Black Nation on earth must stand indivisible.

meobizy:
1. Why them no set juju in the 1800s to stop the white man from kidnapping our relatives?

2. I don’t believe the story. If it happened, utter coincidence.

White man didn't kidnap anyone. Africans merchants sold slaves to the white men. Remember selling slaves was a means of commerce then

So far everyone seems to be skipping past the real issue the guy has. It is not numbers problem it's a psychological one it seems.

First thing I notice and that I will like to ask the guy is he over doing something, over compensating for something in some ways because he seems like the type of person that is prone to helping people, is he addicted to any vice or habits? What is his conscious connection with money like.. is it a tool, a resources, or just means of gratification.. all these he needs to know first. And like I said, even a philanthropic kind of person can be drained if not properly managed.

He most definitely have a hole that drains him.. the way I see this, it's not about maths and the numbers. You can set budget and all that.. open business and all that. Until he is willing to come out and talk about the real problem, any other solution will just be a a bandaid and only temporal before the wound opens up again.. I say these out of experience. 1 million naira might seem like much to a lot of people, but to some, especially when you know it will surely come, you just do as you wish , and that's the first thing he might need to address.

Second is I can't say for sure but probably sometimes there may be arguments between him and his partner, he should pay attention to this sides as well, what he himself is complaining about, what the wife is also complaining about. There are just so many aspect of life that contributes to however he is feeling at the moment. While there is a proper solution.. I can't offer the solutions without knowing the problem, so far all he has said is just symptoms of a problem.

AareGaa:
No

Stop wailing!

I'm not responsible for the underdevelopment of your region.

Lol.. I went through your comments.. My region. Aarch. Lol. You know what I found out Chinedu. It is you who is here forming tribalistic Yoruba. Odu'a Le Mi.

You said it yourself, you Igbos are not only ones living in that Region (Anambra) . And you Igbos should stop practicing Nzogbu politics. Yet all your comments is cursing out Peter Obi and wearing the mask of the Yoruba tribe, picking fight with your blodas as you yourself called them so they will be of the assumption you are Yoruba. Archh lol. I thought we are on the quest of Nation building. Una never ready. I even deh try advocate leniency, clemency, inclusiveness narratives towards your region, yet you are ther back bitting. O ni Jere.

Odu'a Tokan Tokan Le'mi. Werey ATI Oko Wa Ba Ile je. Oni Ohun AareGaa. Sango Apa Bata e, A pa jawon jawon e ti mo. Omo Eru Ato Hun Rinwa.

AareGaa:
That your region is the unsafest. No private investor will risk his money there.

That's why there's no industry there.

I actually do disagree. In the President latest interview.. actually one of the point the Interview pointed out was the industrious spirit of the nation. And if we are not being bias, it's easy to identify the leading geographical zone when it comes to being industrious. Which raised another question of being marginalized, in which the president prudently reply, No Nigeria has control over which Tribe he or she is born into, he may have been born an Ibo or even an Ibo man could have been born a Yoruba, but all that matters is Nigeria is home. And it is a beautiful country if you know how to use it.

I think Aso Rock will likely green light the projects. As for where will it get started first, it's still hard to say. Probably Akwa Ibom, because besides the fact that they have been on that whole case for a while now and it's dragging by its feet it looks more and more plausible.. With the development around the Coastal Road there's a possibility it will be the first.

Understandably all the projects can't all be happening simultaneously. It will be ludicrous to even try to. And according to the recent interview granted by the President in the African Forum saw it on YouTube few hours ago. He did mention one of his philosophy in governance is engaging in Audacious Infrastructural Projects. He sighted the government support for the Dangote Refinery, and even goes further as to his approval on issuing an executive order that crude should be sold to the Dangote Refinery in Naira instead of wasting much time with FX bureaucracy and all that. He also cited the Coastal Road development and specifically mentioned Calabar, that may in some ways attract and boost investors confidence. Even if that will likely be after the election.

The interviewer also highlighted that is he looking forward to doing his best in the first 2 years after re-election which he didn't particularly bite more into even with reference to Bill Clinton doing his best work in the first 2 years of his second term and also Former President Obasanjo with his reforms.. He touched on Trump's boldness and made a reference to Nigeria being the Big brother in the Western hemisphere of Africa and the Fat Lady in Africa as a whole, i.e grandma I think that's the metaphor, that like the Fat Lady everyone still has to dance to her tunes when she plays.

It was a short interview but he did made mention of some points about audacious projects and these doesn't seem like a coincident gearing towards election and his possible re-election campaign flagship project.

SmartPolician:
Stop making a dumb comment here; the guy you quoted was right. Some of you have never done anything reasonable in life.

Before a private player decides the location to invest money, they do a feasibility study first. The outcome of the study will determine whether they should pursue it or not.

You think making money is easy and someone will invest their hard-earned money in a business or place where they cannot regain it or make profits later.

I am not sure he caught that aspect properly. Business motto is Profit first. Control second. Everything else simply falls back in line behind that

DomPerignon:
Of course you will always want to downplay your eternal slave masters role in seeing to the civil war .

A simple Google on Nigeria's colonial flag will return an image with a Rothschild satanic seal aka star of remphan in our flag which will later be adopted as part of the modern state of Israel's flag.

Coins from that era were issued by same Rothschild with the same seal

And you can also see the NY Time article by one of your own who wrote about her grandfather being a major slaver and who carried a license to supply Rothschild plantations in South America with slaves from ibo land as late as 1910s despite there been a ban on global slave trade decades earlier.

You guys keep saying Nigeria is a British contraption meant to benefit British economic and financial interests...

Well that Britain is the Rothschild family who also own the deed to Palestine .

Mr man. I am done with you

DomPerignon:
You have been spewing useless conjectures that you dreamt up in your head to try and exonerate your Rothschild masters

Why is it so important for you guys to deny that the Rothschild family via their branches in London (Victor Rothschild ) and the other in Paris, France were the ones who instigated the coup and benefit from the war that ensured and got juicy oil deals secured afterwards through their Shell BP?

Continue living in denial but the truth is the Rothschild satanic family are the ones who got Zik and co to stage that coup and later the Buffon ojukwu to embark on a lost war.

I am sure you can read. However I don't know if you have the cognitive ability to conceptualize what you read. And if you have an iota of it. Read my two comments and please shut up about your YouTube conspiracy narratives man. What's my business with Rothschild, devil, satanic nonsense and the tantrums you are blabbing about

DomPerignon:
A whole lot of jargons.

I have noticed you have a whole of lot of that inside you too. Judging by your contributions and how unconstructive most of your comments are, it is fair to say you only see jargons because that's the only thing you are capable of perceiving.

Ready2speak:
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Do you know why I laughed?
It's becos suppositions are not facts.
I don't know how old you are but so many of the books you guys read about Ojukwu are actually not exactly as you people were led to believe.

First, show me a rich family in Nigeria, pre colonialism & post colonialism that did not have anything to do with the Rothschilds East, West, North & South. They traded in slaves, commodities, gin, gun powder, etc. The Dantatas, Odumegwu's, the Awolowo's, the Iburus, etc. The Rothschilds own UAC with its conglomerate, Standard Bank, LBG,,,which includes insurance, shipping, etc, before talking about the Rothschilds banks. They sent Cecil Rhodes to south Africa and the rest is history. They own the diamond trade, oil and gas, just name it. The Rockefellers are an extension of that octopus. They own standard Oil group and a host of others worldwide. So bringing that angle into the discuss is out of it.

We all knew the role the British played with the active participation of the crown which crown is a puppet of the Rothschilds. As the meeting was going on at Aburi, agents of the British government was giving them the details of the negotiations . The British embassy in Ghana was privy to the agreement and a cable was sent to their home government who instructed their embassy in Lagos through the high commissioner to reach Gowon to renege. They used Philip Asiodu and Paul Unongo to play the ethnic minority card. All these happened through the British embassy in Lagos.
Permit me to ask you, how will Ojukwu fund a war when the hastily declared Biafra lacks recognition from the countries that matter? Do you think that arms supply from the black market is enough to fight a war? See my dear, leave propaganda alone. The odds were against Biafra from the onset but the young men were more idealistic than realistic.

Awolowo did not implement a policy that made Biafra lose the war as his policy targeted civilians. In fact that policy attracted more sympathy to Biafra as the images of children suffering from kwashiorkor and looking like sticks made headlines allover the western press. In fact the government of Harold Wilson lost election as a result. Leave the western Nigeria press that exalted Awolowo to the status of a god. They lie like Satan.

Something hilarious in your comment is the purported annexation of the Midwest. This comment alone, shows you lack basic understanding of the Midwest itself. The key actors in the coup, where we're they from? Igbo land where did it start & where did it end? We are talking about Biafra territory which includes other ethnic nationalities & not just Igbo. So to bring that into the discuss is really not very smart.
I don't want to go into the other things you touched as they are irrelevant to the talking point.

Gowon has written his book, hope we will read Ojukwu's memoirs very soon though he has gone, I strongly believe he has put some things down being a man that studied history to master's level. Above all my dear, after over 50 years, we are still stuck at the same point without making progress. In fact we have greatly retrograssed. How do we move forward in the world development indicators?

That should be the concern.
Thank you.

I appreciate your insight to my comment. However we seem to be speaking from the same place when it comes to Ojukwu himself as it appears. I hinted that it is quite possible he has a deal with the Rothschilds giving the Rothschild influence as at then, and also giving the level of affluent the Ojukwu family has then. Being one of the richest families in the country allows and will always get you an introduction, invitation, entry or sometimes even seat at the table of some higher level society, government, family or organization. But I suppose you didn't read that right. As for why they Biafra was more idealistic than being realistic that is for their general to own up to. But it was apparently believed they had the man power, and the resources to declare themselves a sovereign nation and fought bravely for that ethos for solid 3 years. That is not just about being naive or being idealistic, it was a reasonable campaign but they lost to an unforseen circumstances.

Moving forward, my comment was my own personal interpretation based on the information I am privy to regarding the war, the Awolowo's participations and the motivation of the Yorubas for choosing to align with the Nigerian Government instead of agreeing with the already in place development to break up the country then as proposed by Ojukwu. Your information may be of or from public forums, public archives or bulletins but mine are based on letters that still exist in a major traditional ruling house archives which I happened to be privy to. These correspondence includes, not just issues about General Ojukwu, the roles and responsibilities of the Yorubas and extensively also the foreign bodies as well and their interest.

It was clear the English, wanted Nigeria to remain a country, it was clear France wanted to weaken the English influence in the western Africa. And to even point it out clearly, they were not majorly participants in particular but mere advisory body and support for their interest. The decision still rest on the Nigerian government. They weren't forcing their opinions on Gowon and it's government, but majorly offered suggestions and gave the benefits of those suggestions. It's as simple as that.

In conclusion like I said, my comment is my own interpretation based on the account that I am privy to and not public information. As far as many people can tell, it wasn't about Oyibo people ruling Nigeria that motivated the Yorubas, it was simply the fear of Ibo dominance. All those international policy's doesn't really count. The Yorubas have been at war for long, from the days of the Dahomey, to the time of Alimi, with major turmoils with the traditional ruling houses before peace came to Lagos, through all these period it was made clear the Yorubas had to in some ways secede land or power and that should not be allowed to happen or something like that repeating itself and least of all to Ibos. The documents in the archives goes way back to those time, and I am saying that was what prompted the actions of Awolowo.
If Awolowo had openly declared then the Oduduwa Tribe/Western Region is also abandoning the Nigerian project, do you think all those English puppeteers and their puppets would have mattered? Not one bit my dear brethren. As always, they would accessed their pros and cons and go along with whichever has the major benefit and lesser risk.

As you did correctly point out, the pictures from the effect of those Hunger and Starvation made the international body sympathetic to the Biafran people, but you are forgetting that is not objective, the objective was to weaken Biafra, and that is through any means necessary. The international community sympathy and someone else loosing election was just a consequence of that decision..the effect and not the cause itself.

While we may have different opinion regarding the mid west, I am of the impression they were better placed Nationally then than they were now.. Splitting Bendel was not just a minor blow, it was a decisive one.

In conclusion though, I do agree the country has in many ways regressed, and the way forward seems a little bleak at the moment, but like the forefathers who have gone before us, and the present generation combined with the level of international exposure and inclusiveness we have on the world stage now, however bleak it may seem, Nigeria has a bright future even though it may still be hard to see at the moment.

Thank you for your contribution.
I appreciate you taking the time.

Ready2speak:
Convenient excuse to hide from reality staring before our very eyes.
Is Ojukwu around to defend himself of the purported agreement with the French branch of the Rothschild banking family?

For those that knows the truth, it's obvious Gowon is lying. If his position where to be true, why did Biafra lose the war since same Rothschild also control of the British & American political/business establishment?

The French approached and wanted the oil wealth of Biafra before they could officially help. They demanded total control and a contract that will last for many years. The young patriotic officers refused such second slavery to another foreign power.

France finally helped in sabotaging Biafra.

Since Gowon wants to play the ostrich while the middle belt burns with Plateau in particular bearing the brunt of the attack, let him go ahead.
Afterall we all are witnesses to what is going on in Nigeria after Nigeria celebrated the defeat of Biafra. Hope Nigeria is now an el-dorado.
Folks, you be the judge.

No one is a saint when it comes to war affairs..As they says victors writes history and not truths. But there maybe an iota of truth as to what Gowon was claiming and I will point out why.
From the onset General Ojukwu was not particularly an illiterate who wasn't aware of how world politics works and having come from money and belonging to one of the most affluent family in the country then, his close ties to a powerful family like the Rothschild can not be too far-fetched. Not only for their banking connection but also for their influence over war and how much power they control in the world then.. a deal might have been made and it is safe to belief they were only going to support with money and not majorly weapons or ammunitions.

While the narratives from his side might have been that he couldn't make a deal beforehand as they wanted the Biafran resources, in hindsight it does seems and sounds sketchy because the fact supports it that those were the only cards he had on the table to make any viable deals then. And he knows that, terms may not have been met but most definitely a deal was structuring with the french. Because it wasn't because of their benevolence or they like freedom fighting in particular that they will want to agree to any deal. There terms was 1, to retain their control in Africa, 2, diminish the anglo African states and 3, control the resources.. they wouldn't even lift a finger if they didn't see any of these being a possibility in the first place. While they may mitigate their risk and exposures, they are quite certain at least 2 of these terms will be met before they started offering aids. So it is quite possible there was a deal of some kind that was in place.

While I do belief Nigeria as a country is trying to move past these part of our history it hasn't been thoroughly addressed from all sides., but I will just point out that there are two major key factors that records shows why the war was lost. As to why it was fought, the question still remains. Why after Aburi when there could have been peace, but for sake of better argument let's just say it was the resources even though it wasn't at first, but later became a factor..

Now contrary to belief it wasnt for lack of man power or lack of international support that Biafran lost that war. General Ojukwu lost the Biafran War to one man tactical involvement, and that was to Awolowo's tactics and not mainly to Gowon as a military head of state so to speak.

Records shows when General Ojukwu after realizing the stand Biafra could make and were already making, it was clear initially victory will be imminent in securing the Biafran sovereign state. Their cause was justifiable and they had the resources and man power to back up their claims. But after Aburi, things took a wild 180 degree turn in the wrong direction. The question still remains what happened. The simple answer was territories and dominance, not just about resources. Ojukwu wanted the whole Southern part of Nigeria, and cut out the North entirely out, these Gowon will not be made aware before but only after the Aburi meeting. That was why he was so furious and was ready to launch the full scale police action if Ojukwu should declare Biafra.

Before the War. Awolowo has been arrested and has lost most of the Mid Western Territories to the Ibos. Particularly one place, Bendel, which later became Delta and Benin. These territories while separate from the Western Region was in some way an extension of the Western Region. Bendel is rich in fertile land, good agro both land and rivers, very exotic and deeply rooted in the livelihood of the Western states, economically, and in terms of wealth distribution among the two territories.

With Awolowo imprisoned the Ibos have already moved in on Bendel state, politically annexing the Mid Western states to their territories.. Now with Biafra amassing forces, Ojukwu knew he could take on the Nigerian army, he was a very high level commander already in the Nigerian army so he knew their strength. But he needed an ace in the hole, the project to take Biafra out will only work if the other major region also agrees to secede and leave the Nigeria state, and isolating the North entirely. At these point Awolowo's whose freedom is also part of the deal from both sides, that is the Nigerian state and the Biafran people has a decision to make, and when message got to him that they do not belief General Ojukwu intentions was to stop at Bendel alone, but has already has forces in Ekenne, and will likely push through some other Western Territories, it was clear that the Biafra end goal wasn't just Ibos territories alone, but it will only be a matter of time they will match on Ogun, through Benin and Ondo and eventually match on Lagos.

With the firm grip the Eastern Region already has on the Mid Western Regions, Awolowo immediately saw no need to back Biafra anymore but immediately withdrew from the original deal citing that he believed the Biafra forces will not just stop their but will likely annex more territories as they were already in Ekenne, a stonethrow away from Awolowo's very own Paternal home, as at then it was not just enough buying Awo compliancy with his freedom anymore by the Biafran, but he saw it that it will be viable to agree with the Nigerian government.

These development and belief then was widely circulated among the Yoruba Monarchs, the major Yoruba families, and Major Baales and traditional rulers who became the mouth piece of the news that Ibos wants to take over Yorubas lands... These narratives, while very private was communicated through every major traditional ruling houses across the Western Territories, eventually it led to the shift which immediately shut the Biafrans out from the Western Region where in some ways they were already gaining popular acceptance. Even until today, these issues still looms. Some say Awo betrayed Ibos, Yorubas claims was Ojukwu was greedy.

Awo never accepted the deal with Biafra. So when he came out, he decided to take back the whole pie from Biafra hence his reason for choosing to work with the Military government of Nigeria then under the alliance of a continued indivisible sovereign state of Nigeria. Being part of the people that fought for the independence, Ojukwu was not only a distablizing factor to the established order but also to the unity they so much fought to secure in the first place, and majorly seen as a major threat to the dominance of the Ibos over Yorubas. These fear and impression that Ojukwu does not intend to stop with Bendel alone, was a major concern among the Yoruba leaders as they have so little present in the military then.. which leads to the second factor that determined the outcome of the war.

Upon his freedom, when Gowon asked Awo's advice after having offered him freedom as to what can be done to totally weaken the Biafra forces, Awo gave the deadliest KILLER ADVICE , since the Nigerian army then wasn't particularly making any real progress during the second year of the war or so and it was clear the Nigerian army in the field with the Biafran were both present, Awolowo's proposal was to fight them the Biafrans with Hunger and Starvation. Block all major access to Food supply and if possible bomb certain bridges, block the airspace and connect with the international community that this was a conflict within the Nigerian system and they should limit their involvement. These was accomplished exceptionally that within Months not only were the soldiers starving, but general population of the Biafrans were so badly hit with malnutrition that it was clear that their body or their spirit one is going to break and it's only a matter of eventuality. Their persistence in the war, lead to the popular belief that the Biafran were so much hit with starvation that they eventually engaged in cannibalistic behaviors while it was never proven, but it is a stigma that still plagues some parts of the Ibo communities until this day. And thus the war was concluded, Effiong surrendered and the civil war was over.

Awolowo's own personal vandeta came out when Gowon said Ibos should be made whole to their full reimbursement of what they had before the war and the rebuilding of their major cities, he crippled them and set them back 20plus years by actually given each person 20pounds, one pound for each year.. while some people claim Awolowo was misappropriately informed towards General Ojukwu"s plans and the aftermath of the 20years set back plan as it was generally alluded too was unnecessary and unjust, his archives thus shows he was acting on the best interest of the Western States, but be that as it may we can see for a fact both North and South West are totally against the idea of Eastern domination. To them it is too much of a big risk.. and that same narratives still plays out in our national participations today.

omoredia:
Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

Better shut up about things you know nothing about

WizardOfNG:
Yes I understand your point. I have always insisted politicians and diplomats on both sides (Nigeria and South Africa) must act decisively.

It is not acceptable our fellow Nigerians lost their lives to xenophobic attacks.

I can therefore understand emotions are running high but I don't believe making South African businesses in Nigeria the scapegoats of our anger solves anything.

Big man while I do understand your own point I have to disagree with you. Please reason with me on this, what was Roman Abramovic's transgressions when the UK government forced him to sell Chelsea F.C as a punishment for associating with Putin, as far as any one can tell, Abramovic spent years and heavy resources developing Chelsea FC to the point of global recognition and he was forced to sell it even when I am 100% sure they knew he didn't start the whole Ukraine War. Even as far as anyone could attest then, he was not particularly okay with it. And he is not the only Russian whose business was affected, same goes with other notable Russian investments in the UK and across Europe.
The context may not be the same but you get the idea. .

See, the problem is not MTN, the problem is their country and government reluctancy in not shunning those xenophobic attacks enough or even if at all at that on the national level. It's always being regionalized while the mindset is a nationally shared mindset. Not just some group of people, it has happened in almost every major cities in south Africa. A sensitive and collaborative government would have through policies addressed it or even setting rudimentary laws against it and found a means to curb it. So when they have not, in that regards one can only assume they themselves are supportive of it. Did you watch the video where some group of people went to a hospital, hospital for that matter asking sick people and pregnant women to vacate the premises simply because they are not South Africans? And not even talking about the killings.. Truth is in some ways majority of their governmental body relishes in that whole Xenophobic exercises. If not, they would have condemned it a very long time ago.

As a Nigerian, I don't see any problem in threatening their biggest companies in Nigeria as well. The money MTN packs from Nigeria alone is far more than the remittances coming in from Nigerian's in South Africa. This has nothing to do with emotion. It's very logical. The impunity in which they feel they can hurt other Africans in South Africa is way too much. A nation the whole continent and entirety of the Black Race be it African or not rallied behind when they were in chains just about 37 years ago. Na so their memory circuit take short reach.. shouting they are taken hawa jabs.. what jabs? Says Nigerians are the one criminalizing their country. Another big fact lie which is not only preposterous but a damn undercut of truth. South Africa crime rate is way over the roof, and their own citizens, especially the blacks contribute majorly to that nonsense. I responded to a thread here on these platform that says Nigerians ought to boycott MTN, even in that thread I was in some ways advocating towards MTN business, but I did mention the boycotting option won't work, the lasting solution is for Nigeria to buy them out and show them the exit door. And when other and more African countries follow suit, they will realize the importance of how it them who relies on African Market, not African Market relying on them.

Hussein035:
Ifa has been updated just like the Bible

If you still don't believe Islam is the only way then I wish you good luck in Jahanam

Omo Osan Ni ko Pounpo ba Iya e..afi suru fun Eyin Amuni Buni Eran Ibiye won'yi N'gbami.

Lithiumite:
My family is on a stock up budget of 50k monthly about 20k weekly out of pocket expenses for food,soups,snacks,take outs etc that brings us to a total of about 110k or roughly 120k roughly $90 a month......if you divide that by 30days,you have 4k per day for a family of 5.

A 1/4 bag of rice will take us a whole month,beans,garri,semo,amala,yam when its surplus,pasta,noodles,sweet potatoes which us quite cheap,plantain when surplus,pepper of 10k would last 2 weeks......Ile epo market is quite close to me and I often drive through mile 12 several times in a month where pepper,onions,potatoes and yam are quite cheap.

Provisions golden morn/corn flakes,oats,custard,eggs,sugar,milk

Snacks like biscuits,shawama,meat pie,bole,puff puff or donuts.

Proteins....majorly fish,pork,eggs.....we have really reduced our beef consumption due to its high cost which I always find annoying byvthe way......goat meat and turkey on few occasions.

Minimum wage in america is about $7.95 per hour while in Nigeria its about 70k a month but based on my observation the lowest income family should be bringing home at least 200k monthly in Nigeria as dual income......I see this and I have studied this.

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Your analysis is very on point and in the right track. However in my own simple view 200k is still not in anyway near a decent affordability ratio for a medium family to live in these present Nigeria economy.

Besides your normal food expenses, big man a minimum hospital visit will cost you nothing less than 25k and that's just consulting fee in some not so high end hospitals. For a typical medium family, a monthly stipend of 50k for emergency purposes, health needs and sometimes your unannounced impromptu expenses like children extra curricular activities fees should never be a headache. And mind you, that 50k is just a bare minimum.
Giving that in this country, you are only one hour away from any impromptu expenses be it medical which insurance is not even anything to write home about, most of the time it is something even as close as a parental expenses. As we most certainly didn't drop heaven, some have parental expenses they take care of, some their siblings, some their inlaw family and so forth. All these are unavoidable expenses that you can't simply thrift your way out as a man leading a family.

While I also share your point of view that it is not unavailability of affordable food stuffs, However it's the gap in median household income in ratio to the median household living expenses.. that whole minimum wage mathematics is not only off but does not even reflect the entirety of minimum expenses for a small unit family of 3 people.

Even if you are a very frugal person, and extremely thrifty, a minimum of at least 15-20k is still needed to feed in a week in the present Nigeria economy. The minimum wage in all entirety should be a bit more than 275k, and that cut your coat according to your size could possibly be able to work with such.. While steadily allowing the means of building other avenues for financial security. There discussions for 250k but they know these they just won't cut the cost where it's bleeding the country and that's through the ridiculous amount of allowances and cash incentives those politicians pocket and not to talk about their illegal consulting contract payout. Issue for another time.

Although just as Noire said, the country still needs a lot of work. But for the sake of sanity, he should retract that statement, that 10k will only last you 2days max no matter how much frugal of a person you are. Even if at that, the inconsistency of it's availability or access is another issue entirely on its own.

I don't know the bases of these argument but if it's on feeding alone at least 120k is needed for basic staple essentials per month for an average family.

While we may try to say inflation's big contributing factor, but the reality is, majority of Nigerians are trying with how much little funds they have available and how far they can be able to stretch those funds most of the time. Sometimes I wonder how those men on 70k salary do it. Because to me you must not only be an economist genius but also a mathematical genius to be able to live on 70k salary per month as a family man.

SeeWahala:
Peter Obi is not paying you shishi to vote for him either during primaries or the elections proper

Al these tilumbu's crumbs chewers will have heart attack because of PO and KW before 2027 in Jesus name 😏

It's not about money or giving shishi or bribe alone. It's showing up as a leader, taking decisive actions as leaders do. Standing tall, making major moves not hiding behind tribal sentiments as the OP said.

I have said these repeatedly, SE presidency is a welcome idea, however it's hard to convince people now Obi is the right candidate not just for SE alone but for Nigeria as a whole.

Certainly other men who are already leading in the East are even more bankable than him. Maybe as a VP OR Occupying the Highest office. Nigerians can attest to what those men are doing in that region presently even if it is not nationally televised.. Strong men who knows what it is to lead against any odds and without question Obi is not cut from their cloth. Nigeria is not a simple country to handle. It's too complicated for a man of his aptitude. The most populated black nation in the entire planet, a country of over 200 million people, which majority are already pissed with the system it's runs on and not to say the least but probably one of the most lawless country in the world and you want to handle the key to a man of visible weaknesses?. Collectively, we should aspire to do better than that. As much as I do not follow Tinubu, however I still regard his political career. And I'd rather have a man like him in Aso Rock over Obi who runs from challenges everytime, even at the slightest sign of any discomfort, his habits of throwing in the towel is unbecoming.

While I respect his personal achievement as a man, however as a president he will be a lightweight, he has never been more than a glorified manager in his career, and most definitely not a man who is born to rule.

People who rule, rule.. it's just that simple. All the nonsense of he no deh give shishi is just weak excuses. There are men whose life principles are based on integrity and strong moral codes that will run and still be considered a man of seriousness, and will be respectfully treated not only by peers but also opponents... Obi should either step up or step out, and stop trying to emotionally blackmail the nation.

eliwa47:
Diplomatic action against South Africans is very important because the government never take any actions against their citizens who normally k*ll Nigerian on a yearly basis. Kilode

Belief it or not.. south African government is probably the only government in Africa that fears it's citizens. They are so afraid of the whites taking over the country again that they let the blacks do as they wish and want. Retrospectively it is encouraging but it is counterproductive as the blacks citizens don't even know what to do with those privileges. Ego which is always busy either regretting past mistakes or creating future bruhhaha rides them like train and they unleash that privilege in the lowest form trying to police what the white built for them. A system they didn't create but inherited.
I do not care how advanced southy think they are, Naija no be their mate. We get yawa surely, but us.. big man leave Naija mata

Pigstormentor:
IGBO people and success

GTB and Polaris, want to use propaganda to claim success.

GTCO got their privileges checked when they start trying to dictate to CBN. They are still a strong house though. But Zenith is soaring man. The success is the whole team behind that machine. Not just Igbo thing. Bureau d change money full that bank like pure water

Gotocourt:
It's our work oOoOO, soft work

You are a criminal
Which work?