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tbaba1234:
When Okpotu is the best striker in your league.

I wonder o.

And if Faleye and Ogbugh can be the best wingers in your league....

TheSuperNerd:
Nope. Chief Icon4s.... your case is way different. You still have your conservative views on Nacho but at least, you still come out to say things as they are concerning the young man. You have acknowledged many times how good Nacho have come to prove himself overtime despite having much to still do to improve.

But lots like Mickael2 and Komekn... looolll... they will even bury their heads in wells and let the time of Nacho's finest performance pass so that they can rise up and continue their blind destructive criticism.

None of them said a word of great good after Nacho's heroics against Argentina in Nigeria's last game. They disappeared like ghosts and came up again later when the euphoria surrounding the game had died down. Such shameless acts.

Mickael2 stands for mediocrity sorry to say. He is only coating it. I know he is the kind of person who is just trying to play catch up to those ahead of him in his field. This explains his attraction for Kayode. He wants a Kayode ahead of Nacho who is obviously better in the team. He once exposed himself here on NL when he mentioned why he doesn't rate Nacho and he made reference to Hus medical school experience. He was not the best in his time or among the best... he loathes the fact that someone seen as the best or among the best is being given so much time and patience and love while what he wants is someone else is actually not as good to come take over. He has a problem with his mindset. I can smell it. The psychological side of me cannot be wrong on this. I know Mickael2's kind. I've seen them at medical school and I still see them as I climb up the ladder of my field of focus. It is sad but he has a problem with his mindset as regards excellence. He feels better if he can bring someone down to his level. Not gonna happen.


To komekn... I know who he is and what he is. For the sake of NL's policies, I cannot and will not reveal his true identity. I have read his profile even before I returned. I know what he stands for and how he will never deviate from his stand no matter how wrong they are. He is limited. So very limited. He has subtly attacked Kelechi becos of His age many times even calling into question the ages and true potentials of members of the 2013 class and 2015 class of Nigeria U-17s. He sees nothing good with them but always talk up the borough Nigerians and them the black foreigners.

He has lied in arguments so many times... he had said things that even made TheGoodJoe of all people come out one time and ask if he has an evil agenda or something with the consistent way he keeps deriding our home grown players who go out after the U-17s. To him, success is only when you play for an English side be it in the championship or even league 1.

They are not like you as conservatives on Iheanacho Chief Icon4s.... they don't know how to acknowledge truth. It is a pain for them. It is as if when they do acknowledge truth then they will die.... it is that bad.


Well... Me, I don't have a problem with people expressing opinions. But do it with some conscience. Even Forgiveness gets my vote now if he wants to argue against anything Iheanacho. I don't mind engaging him because I know now how to tow the lines with him. This guy have seen some calls he stood for proven right in the long run for the good of our team. But Mickael2 and Komekn... naahh.. not even one suggestion has helped us. All are so destructive we I even doubt if they truly love the GWG.

One thing you must recognise here is this: Not everyone in church actually came to hear the word or came for God. Not everyone in the mosque came to actually pray or get Allah's blessings.

Same too, that not everyone here on this thread actually wants the progress of the team. Not everyone wants to see our finest, they want to see lees than our best so that they feel good about themselves. It is like a drug to them.

Chief Icon4s, I know I still have a long wat to go in life... but I have seen life well enough so far at my age to understand that what I say is true. Not everyone here is a true fan of the super Eagles and they know themselves. You don't expect anyone here to blatantly come out and say, "Yes it is true, I just don't like Nacho and iwobi and I also dislike Mikel being skipper. I want them out. I am not a true fan"

It won't happen but there is a tide in ways of discussions on this thread that keep bringing them out. For the sake of peace, we say Everyone here wants the success of the team. lol... for the sake of truth which is sometimes bitter and can cause chain reactions... it is true that not everyone here truly wants rhe success of the team. I rest my case Dad.




P.S: I still don't understand how you got banned. I was shocked when you said you were banned. It is past shaa but I wonder who would have done such a thing. We were just having a bloody argument back then. It is well.

On the bolded, I received a ban for comment made on sports section. I only commented on that thread. Someone obviously reported me to the moderators and I was placed on a one week ban.

The thread enjoyed peace for one week at least.
But that was before more Iheanacho critics arrived.

TheSuperNerd:
Nope. Chief Icon4s.... your case is way different. You still have your conservative views on Nacho but at least, you still come out to say things as they are concerning the young man. You have acknowledged many times how good Nacho have come to prove himself overtime despite having much to still do to improve.

But lots like Mickael2 and Komekn... looolll... they will even bury their heads in wells and let the time of Nacho's finest performance pass so that they can rise up and continue their blind destructive criticism.

None of them said a word of great good after Nacho's heroics against Argentina in Nigeria's last game. They disappeared like ghosts and came up again later when the euphoria surrounding the game had died down. Such shameless acts.

Mickael2 stands for mediocrity sorry to say. He is only coating it. I know he is the kind of person who is just trying to play catch up to those ahead of him in his field. This explains his attraction for Kayode. He wants a Kayode ahead of Nacho who is obviously better in the team. He once exposed himself here on NL when he mentioned why he doesn't rate Nacho and he made reference to Hus medical school experience. He was not the best in his time or among the best... he loathes the fact that someone seen as the best or among the best is being given so much time and patience and love while what he wants is someone else is actually not as good to come take over. He has a problem with his mindset. I can smell it. The psychological side of me cannot be wrong on this. I know Mickael2's kind. I've seen them at medical school and I still see them as I climb up the ladder of my field of focus. It is sad but he has a problem with his mindset as regards excellence. He feels better if he can bring someone down to his level. Not gonna happen.


To komekn... I know who he is and what he is. For the sake of NL's policies, I cannot and will not reveal his true identity. I have read his profile even before I returned. I know what he stands for and how he will never deviate from his stand no matter how wrong they are. He is limited. So very limited. He has subtly attacked Kelechi becos of His age many times even calling into question the ages and true potentials of members of the 2013 class and 2015 class of Nigeria U-17s. He sees nothing good with them but always talk up the borough Nigerians and them the black foreigners.

He has lied in arguments so many times... he had said things that even made TheGoodJoe of all people come out one time and ask if he has an evil agenda or something with the consistent way he keeps deriding our home grown players who go out after the U-17s. To him, success is only when you play for an English side be it in the championship or even league 1.

They are not like you as conservatives on Iheanacho Chief Icon4s.... they don't know how to acknowledge truth. It is a pain for them. It is as if when they do acknowledge truth then they will die.... it is that bad.


Well... Me, I don't have a problem with people expressing opinions. But do it with some conscience. Even Forgiveness gets my vote now if he wants to argue against anything Iheanacho. I don't mind engaging him because I know now how to tow the lines with him. This guy have seen some calls he stood for proven right in the long run for the good of our team. But Mickael2 and Komekn... naahh.. not even one suggestion has helped us. All are so destructive we I even doubt if they truly love the GWG.

One thing you must recognise here is this: Not everyone in church actually came to hear the word or came for God. Not everyone in the mosque came to actually pray or get Allah's blessings.

Same too, that not everyone here on this thread actually wants the progress of the team. Not everyone wants to see our finest, they want to see lees than our best so that they feel good about themselves. It is like a drug to them.

Chief Icon4s, I know I still have a long wat to go in life... but I have seen life well enough so far at my age to understand that what I say is true. Not everyone here is a true fan of the super Eagles and they know themselves. You don't expect anyone here to blatantly come out and say, "Yes it is true, I just don't like Nacho and iwobi and I also dislike Mikel being skipper. I want them out. I am not a true fan"

It won't happen but there is a tide in ways of discussions on this thread that keep bringing them out. For the sake of peace, we say Everyone here wants the success of the team. lol... for the sake of truth which is sometimes bitter and can cause chain reactions... it is true that not everyone here truly wants rhe success of the team. I rest my case Dad.




P.S: I still don't understand how you got banned. I was shocked when you said you were banned. It is past shaa but I wonder who would have done such a thing. We were just having a bloody argument back then. It is well.

Calm down TheSuperNerd.

I do not appreciate some comments you made here. I chose not to bolden them so as not to rub salt on injuries.
Please and please we should try to stay away from comments targeted at our individual lives. You should know how that hurts.

Arguments here are no do or die.

Please e no reach like that.

kennysville:
Honorable house,
I hereby present a bill and move for its sporadic adoption. This bill seeks to address the bias/ hate for or against Iheanacho Kelechi. This bill seeks to put a stop to every form of heated argument, name calling over this innocent soul.
We are all witnesses to this brouhaha that has seemingly come to epitomize the collective unionity in a frivolous brigandage and militia cum ......(ok that was a lame attempt at trying to be Honorable Patrick Obahiagbon)


My word! If this is goin on in a forum like Nairaland. Jabs here and there, Name calling, ever wondered what could be happening in the senate? The magnitude of it? Remember the àjekún ìyà ni yó je saga? We can deal with issues without having to resort to insults. I am sorry MrSuperNerd. I know you are pissed right now but let us leave personal perceptions of other people out of the discussion. Lets not have a pissing contest in here. You just returned shey? Sofri sofri abeg.

Therr is nothing we can do or say to change any human being and once we realize that, we need to respect people's views, however illogical, radical, methodical or downright stupid they may seem. This is the reality. Some people love black as a color, others love red. Those who love red cant ever u derstand or see reason why any sane minded person will ever love black as a color and ones that love pink believe it is the best. Discussions in here arent military instructions where you have to obey the last word of command. I believe the cliche is "that's an order, soldier" (even if it is to neutralize someone dear to us)

We are all different however inconceivable our opinions may seem. To this end, I enjoin you sir SuperNerd to read through your posts and wherever you feel u went above and beyond on this matter, kindly make amends. You were sorely missed when you went on exile. Lets not have a repeat. Thanks

Kog45 I read your direct response on the above comment. Respect to you.

On the issue of Kelechi Iheanacho's debate, those of us who started this thread know I started that debate.

safarigirl, TheGoodJoe, TheSuperNerd, joseph1013, tbaba1234, bascovanveli and a couple of non-regulars were on my opposite side of that debate. I even received a ban for it.

Just like the hate accusation being meted out to the current Iheanacho critics, same was said of me.
My argument was clear: 'the boy was being overhyped' and 'the boy is not yet there'- a once epic comment here .
I guess I would have won the award of most controversial and most critic if there were any such awards that period. I know what someone like safarigirl felt towards me then . I received plenty of her blows so I know how it feels when she is kicking someone else's' asses here .

However, we have moved on. As we said then "time will tell" and time has started telling.

One thing I want those in the pro-Iheanacho camp to understand is none of our analysts here hates Iheanacho !
I say so again because I was once on the opposite side of the fence. I never hated Iheanacho but they thought I did.

We all want the best for all Nigerian players. I understand it is normal for peeps to have favorite players. I mean, what Iheanacho is to some of us here today was what Kanu Nwankwo was to me back then. I never saw anything wrong in anything he played. I am an Arsenal fan today because of Kanu. Same goes for a good number of Arsenal fans of my generation.

And to those critics of Iheanacho, we need to do it with modesty. Even when I was a strong critic of the hype on him when ever he played well I acknowledged it.
I spoke with Cerezo (Eguavoen) a couple of years back in my office. We discussed Iheanacho and he also downplayed his hype. That was the same night Iheanacho scored a brace against Crystal Palace in a mid-week EPL fixture. That was also the game that prompted Oliseh to rescind his decision of leaving Iheanacho out of the Eagles. I came here that night to acknowledge Iheanacho's abilities as a young striker. I didn't say we should wait till he scored against Chelsea or Manunited before acknowledging. And we moved on.

I for one can criticize anybody here. If you know how close Emma Amuneke and I are you would wonder why I would ever criticize him for anything. But when he failed with the U20s I raised my big stick towards him. You wonder how I would criticize him after supporting him all the way to win at the U17? My love for the GWG.
When a player or coach does not do well we should be free to criticize and vice versa but where it is bad is when we pay blind eyes to either the good or bad sides of the entity we are criticizing or defending.

Arguments here no be do or die o. Some times your predictions or expectations can be right and some other times can be wrong.

Arguments are not bad. I mean, that is what keeps this thread going. It is Very important that we need to know when to withdraw from an argument when the heat is approaching boiling point
That is one of the safest ways to stay away from insults.

One Love everyone.

somehow:
North America likely to host.

But if they don't present a serious bid it could to another continent.
Not sure but it is as if USA are showing interest.

soetanoreoluwa:
NFF reveals World Cup program
https://www.thenff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-10.29.39-PM.png

To several applauses and commendation for good planning and focus, the Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday in Lagos made public its 2018 FIFA World Cup program for the Super Eagles, revealing venues and dates for six pre-World Cup friendly matches, kit launch, camping programmes and venues, the team base camp, sponsors’ event and how the team will travel during the World Cup finals proper.





NFF President Amaju Pinnick unfurled the entire program at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, immediately after the contract signing with Coca-Cola.



The program explained that the Eagles will play Poland, Serbia, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, Czech Republic an a yet-to-be-named South American team on the way to the World Cup finals in Russia.



On 7th February in London, kit sponsors NIKE will unveil the official kit the Eagles will use at the World Cup finals, while a Sponsors/Partners event will hold also in London hours after the friendly with England’s Three Lions at Wembley on 2nd June.



The team’s first phase camping will hold in Abuja or Uyo between 22nd and 30th May, while the second phase camping will hold at a health resort in Austria 3rd – 11th June.



The close camp at the Eagles’ official World Cup team base camp is at Yessentuki, Stavropol Territory in Russia’s southern region, starting 11th June.



KEY DATES



7th February: NIKE to launch official kit in London

23rd March: Friendly Vs Poland in Warsaw

27th March: Friendly Vs Serbia in London

22nd May – 30th May: First Phase Camping in Abuja/Uyo

28th May: Friendly Vs DR Congo in Abuja/Uyo

2nd June: Friendly Vs England in London. (Same night, Sponsors/Partners event in London)

3rd – 11th June: Second Phase camping in Austria

6th June: Friendly Vs Czech Republic in Austria

9th June: Friendly Vs TBC in Austria

From 11th June: Close camp at team base camp in Yessentuki

http://www.thenff.com/2018/01/nff-reveals-world-cup-program/

All these friendlies put together are already more than the number of matches played during the group stage of our World Cup qualifiers.

This will really give Rohr the opportunity to assess a good number of these players, test several tactical options and give the team the desired blend.

Obviously there would be a lot to discuss and argue about in the coming months.

Can't wait!

If Morocco can present a powerful well backed bid, they can host the world cup.

Within 3-4 months they were able to brush up these facilities to the current standards.

Hosting In this current millennium:
2002 Asia
2006 Europe
2010 Africa
2014 South America
2018 Europe
2022 Asia
2026 Should go to Europe, North America or Africa.

Mujtahida:
The world cup is now a multilayered event: sports, culture, fashion, music, media all rolled into one. Though football remains the focal point.

Just like I told Kog45 earlier today, a good performance can make your Jersey look beautiful.

The Cameroonian jersey of Italia 90 WC appears to be Africa's best Jersey at any world cup while the German jersey of that same tourney is a classic today. Why? because of both teams' performances at that WC.

TheSuperNerd:
I congratulated Funke. In fact, when some were trying to play down on its achievement at the time, I had to remind them that Avengers:Infinity war will be one of 2018's best and most profitable movies financially at the box office, so being part of a project like that even as a cameo background character is quite an attainment.

But now you speak of Nacho - Kayode.... please who castigated Kayode because of Nacho's performance yesterday? I think I only saw one moniker who did so.... Realpoacher. The guy is one that I know mentioned Kayode and to me, I was like... "not again "

But who else Elder Kog45 because I fear your accusation on guys who stand up for Nacho is totally misplaced.

Iheanacho is the most vilified and most castigated player on this thread and in NL as a whole. The boy is almost always being put down by a host of people who feel he can easily be replaced despite his good run of form and records for the Super Eagles.

And please don't forget where all this nacho-kayode comparison began. It began with Egbon Forgiveness... (Ehmmmm... Egbon Sir Forgiveness... abeg no vex... I just wan make point okay. Hope say u dey okay. I never see you for a while now sef.)

Now, Egbon Forgiveness started it as a way of showing all that Nacho can be replaced and by who? Well , he brought up Solanke and then later Kayode as better options upfront.

Now before this, There was no issues with anyone being tribalistic as regards showing support and love to one of Nigeria's Golden boys , Kelechi Iheanacho (take or leave it, you know he is one of Nigeria's most beloved players thus must also have the highest no. of critics).

But when Egbon Forgiveness brought up this issue and was always persistent with it as regards Nacho being trash upfront and brimimg up Kayode or solanke (way back then) as a better option, that was when people like me had to step in and try to balance things by saying that he should not rubbish Nacho just because he wants to make a case for Kayode or any other. That it is not fair and it is unhealthy.

Others got into the mix of the arguments too and as usual a mentality was formed for most. Someone even called Nacho useless as a no.9 (Sir Goldfish80 to be precise). Sir Goldfish80 also went on to make the bold prediction that Kayode will soon bang his first LA liga goal soon enough based on his attitude and dare. He said that as a way of saying Kayode will even get a league goal in Spain before Nacho. Look... guys, I don't forget things oooo... I watch and I take note.

Now because of all these... it is not surprising to see someone like Realpoacher always on Goldfish80's and Mickael2's cases... but I must use this opportunity to finally call him out. Omo Sir Realpoacher... Abeg. even if you must tackle or oppose their views, don't do it in a manner that defames their character biko. Those guys are valuable members of the thread and have been here long enough before you showed up. So please accord them that respect even if you must oppose okay. Thanks man.

Now back to the matter of tribalism.... elder kog 45.

It is not as if anyone wants Kayode to fail just to prove a point. Nope... because from all I have observed so far, na only Realpoacher call out Kayode and obviously becos Kayode is always being used by Egbon Forgiveness and the other Nacho critics to run down Nacho and make him look like a lost cause.


So this is the true angle. I do not support running down of any player to uplift another. Nooooooo.... but I pray that all desist from using a player to run down another. If you must castigate a player, then do so with care and love and not with pull down mentality.

Iheanacho, it is not his fault that he is well loved in Nigeria and as well have more critics. It is obvious... he is one of our golden boys. See the views this thread got just because Nacho was in action and reviews of his performance were coming left, right and centre... iwobi, moses, and even Ndidi have never garnered such views like Nacho on this thread. Only Mikel rivals Nacho for such views sef but Nacho still edges slightly.

You cannot accuse people who speak up for Nacho for tribalism becos from my observation, guys here who speak up for him and won't go down hard on him in a near destructive manner like The critics do cut across the length and breadth of Nigeria. All major tribes represented here have guys and laides who will speak up for Nacho. So the point of tribalism is absurd.

Like I said, there was never a debate on players comparison until Egbon Forgiveness brought that in. So when people speak up for Nacho, it is to counter what Forgiveness have said to rubbish Nacho and praise Kayode or Solanke. That is the gospel truth.
And it also leads to a psychological reaction to always praise Nacho's good moments in order to drown the earlier opinions of Nacho being trash and way below Kayode and Solanke.

Egbon Forgiveness started the comparison and players rubbishing. He started that and we all cannot deny it if we are truthful but then I feel he was just doing it in the way he understood. He may not change but I have learnt to avoid towing that line with him now coz I am focused on the bigger picture. But what I have outlined is the truth. Showing Love and support for Nacho is not a case of tribalism but rather a case of a psychological defensive reaction against repeated comments washing down Nacho and making Kayode and Solanke gods over him in terms of talent and potentials.

Biko... I know the tides here so I won't lie. Let us be careful and wish all our players well. But don't expect a handshake when you bash one of our best Players in the GWG in order to praise another GWG player who is still seen as a fringe player in the team. Kayode for now is a fringe player and one of our own. He is a very fine player but for the team's sake, he is behind Nacho in the pecking order. Bashing Nacho so that you can make a case for Kayode will only lead to people defending Nacho's relevance and pointing to Nacho's records for us and if you are not observant and careful, you will think it is tribalism.

I repeat, defending or being happy for Nacho is not tribalism. It is only because he has been much vilified and insulted here and overly castigated. Itz a simpu sturvs rily....

You have stated the very obvious truth.

Good one.

The Rwanda draw sees Nigeria's ranking point drop from 640 to 624.
We need to win our next two matches o.

OVERVIEW OF IBEJU LEKKI

The Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos state is seen as the next hot spot for development by several real estate developers and industry experts alike.

Amongst other things, there are plans for the development of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Dangote refinery, seaport, an airport, Pan-African University in the area. It is also one of the locations for the Lagos Smart City deal with Dubai ( http:vanguardngr.com/2016/06/lagos-signs-historic-smart-city-deal-dubai/ ). Experts are forecasting that these projected developments coming into the area will increase economic activities in the area, create thousands of jobs and generally make the area a major business district in the country.

Following the current real estate trend in Lagos, estate developers are using these prospective developments as a marketing campaign to lure the public to invest in landed property in the area, as it would be of great value in the near future. The idea is to invest in the area now that it is less developed and relatively affordable, as against when the area is fully developed and property prices skyrocket.

This article aims to review the Ibeju-Lekki area, analyse its prospects in light of the much-anticipated industrialisation, critically review real estate developments in the area, and highlight those that will be of great value in the future; based on Location, Price and Reputation of the developer.


PROSPECTS OF INDUSTRIALIZATION IN IBEJU LEKKI

Ibeju-Lekki is a large local government area, starting just after Sangotedo and extending all the way to Epe (see Google map).

Ibeju-Lekki can hardly be described as a suburb of Lagos these days, as its exterior parts are already fully developed and integrated into the Lekki and Ajah area of Lagos. As the Lekki Expressway is being widened into a 6 lane express further down, residential and commercial developments follow correspondingly. These developments also come with an astronomical rise in the cost of property. Also, as gated estates with modern infrastructure seem to be the norm in Lagos, several of these are sprouting all around the Lekki area and also following the pace of development into Ibeju Lekki. Areas such as Abijo, Lakowe, and Awoyaya now have several estates, with the cost of properties in them steadily increasing annually.

However, these parts of Ibeju-Lekki are not the point of focus with regards to the expected industrialization. Most of the industrial developments are taking place along the Lekki Free Trade Zone road, off Eleko Junction along the Lekki – Epe Expressway (see Google map). This place is approximately a 1 hour drive from Ajah, and the traffic duration is expected to increase as commercial activities increase further down the Lekki – Express.


The FTZ is realistically 45 minutes’ drive from Sangotedo, and 35 minutes from Awoyaya (also in Ibeju-Lekki), which is the closest place one can find supermarkets and other significant commercial activities.

Current industrial developments along the Free Trade Zone road are

(1) Power oil production plant

(2) Lekki Free Trade Zone, which houses the Dangote refinery (which is expected to be the largest refinery in Africa by output capacity), Dangote Fertilizer and Petrochemical Plant, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and other industries as well as Multi-nationals.

Other notable developments within the area include the Pan-African University new campus and the site for the proposed Lekki International Airport. If and when all these developments come to fruition, the area would be another major business district in Lagos with similarities to Apapa.

However, from our visits and analysis of the area, and a review of the government’s commitment towards the success of these projects, not all of these projects may come to fruition in the immediate future (1-5 years). This is important to note, as several estate developers are selling lands in various parts of Ibeju-Lekki with hopes that its value will exponentially appreciate when the expected developments are put in place.


REVIEW OF PROPOSED PROJECTS IN IBEJU LEKKI


LEKKI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Lekki Airport is a pipeline project tied to the immense success of the Free Trade Zone, Deep Sea Port, and the availability of investors. The vast land on the left, approximately 8KM to the Epe Bridge (while driving along Lekki – Epe Express) is the site of the proposed Airport.The Lagos state government intends for it to be a Public-Private Partnership project and is still shopping for investors to partner with to actualize the project. The site is still vacant.

However, when it is eventually built, it would instigate the appreciation of properties within the vicinity; similar to the way the Ikeja Airport and other airports across the country have commercial activities around them.

Estate developments in this area include Lagoon Courts, Brooksville Courts, Roseberry Estate and Folk-land Estate



PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Pan Atlantic University (parent institution of Lagos business school) now has its main campus at Elaraingbe, shortly after Eleko Junction in Ibeju-Lekki. The school has begun its undergraduate programs on this campus.

However, this has definitely not added much value to landed properties nor boosted commercial activities in the area as the University is privately owned and students live and interact within the university campus.

Real Estate developments in this area include Lekki Villas Phase 2.



LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

The Lekki Free Trade Zone is located along Free Trade Zone road (FTZ road). The FTZ is already active with about 70 companies already in operation (particularly Chinese multinationals). However, commercial activities have not picked up as the Deep Sea Port expected to boost commercial activities in the zone is still under development.

Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

The Free Trade Zone will certainly be a success as Lagos is one of the biggest commercial centres in Africa and businesses would appreciate the tax incentives it offers.

Estates along the Free Trade Zone road are Rehoboth Gardens, Oakwood Gardens phase 2, Paradise Gardens, Pen Gardens Phase 1, Victoria Spring Courts, Cherry Wood Courts, Brooksville Courts.

DEEP SEA PORT

The Lekki Deep Sea Port is located within the Free Trade Zone and is already under construction. (Read more here – http://thenationonlineng.net/deep-seaports-prospects-and-challenges-2/).

Dredgers in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

Historically, ports are known to become commercial hubs and population centres, with a collateral development of related infrastructure and businesses due to port activities. The timeline set for the completion of the Lekki deep sea port is 2019 (Read More Here – http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2016/03/1-65bn-lagos-Lekki-seaport-for-completion-2019/), but a more reasonable guess for when it will become fully active will be somewhere around 2025.


DANGOTE REFINERY:

Dangote group is investing $14 billion in the development of a refinery, a petrochemical and a fertiliser plant within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. These projects are currently under development and over $4 billion have been spent on the projects already, but not so much physical work has been done. When the Neighborhood Review team visited the site, workers were still preparing the ground, dredging, clearing the forest, etc. The fertiliser plant is under construction as some structures have already been put in place indicating the project could meet the set target of being in operation by 2019.

Bulldozers at Lekki free trade zone, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

Dangote Refinery Ibeju Lekki, Lagos


Dangote group has stated that the refinery could also be in operation by 2018, but a more feasible estimate would be 2020, considering the current state.

(Read more at http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/business/-we-will-sell-fuel-from-dangote-refinery-at-international-price/139642.html#S8WeffUbBfErIYtB.99)

This refinery plant would be the largest in Africa.


GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO THE SUCCESS OF PROJECTS IN IBEJU LEKKI

The present and past governors of Lagos state have reiterated their plans to ensure the projects in the Ibeju-Lekki area are successful. Shortly after being sworn into office, current Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode visited the Lekki Free Trade Zone to inspect ongoing developments.

map from Lekki to Free trade zone

Also, the Lekki-Epe express is currently being expanded.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the commissioning of the Ajah flyover bridge (Jubilee Bridge) on 17 May 2017 said – “We had to give this project priority because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Ibeju-Lekki-Epe axis. This axis will play a key role in the future prosperity of Lagos State as the home to many multi-billion naira private investments in the Lekki Free Trade Zone as well as the upcoming seaport and airport.”


PROJECTED PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT IN IBEJU LEKKI BY 2025

The Lekki FTZ Master Plan is aimed at developing the zone as a modern satellite city in Lagos, with new economic functions, urban service industries, and real estate property development as the pillar; so as to promote the overall industrial development of the Zone.

By 2025, the development of the Ibeju Lekki area would likely be in 2 discrete categories. Firstly, development along the Lekki- Epe Expressway will go further into Ibeju Lekki, causing industrialization to extend further into the area.

Secondly, the industries along the Free Trade Zone road will instigate commercial activities in this satellite city, resulting in a central business district in the Free Trade Zone area.

Most people who procure properties in estate developments in Awoyaya, Abijo, Lakowe and other exterior parts of Ibeju-Lekki LGA are people who work in the Lekki / Victoria Island business districts and do so because lands in these areas are cheaper than in the locations closer to Victoria Island.

Properties along the Free Trade Zone road (FTZ road) will be in the immediate proximity of the Free Trade Zone and at the heart of the new satellite town, thus these properties offer the best potential return on investment.

The developments and commercial activities in the FTZ can possibly employ as much as 50,000 people and lead to a town of up to 200,000 in population. With this, properties close to the FTZ will steadily rise in value based on their proximity to the business district, and by 2035, FTZ road would likely have a development pattern similar to that of Lekki Phase 1.

Residential developments in the exterior parts of Ibeju-Lekki (Awoyaya, Abijo, Lakowe etc.) will be located in between the two business districts of Victoria Island and FTZ and their value will appreciate at a slower rate due to their considerable distance from both business districts (about 1 hour 45 mins to Victoria Island and 45 mins to FTZ).


EXPECTED FEATURES OF FREE TRADE ZONE ROAD BY 2025

One unique feature of the FTZ road is that there is the absence of a rural community in the vicinity, and the majority of the land in the area is being procured in large quantities by estate developers. This means the area can easily become a highbrow area as it will mainly comprise of planned residential estates, the Atlantic Ocean beach, the Free trade zone and offices of several businesses providing support services to the Refinery and Sea Port.

Also, the land here is mostly dry, unlike in Ibeju Town and Eleranigbe where parts of the lands are wet and waterlogged.

Again, the central road in the area is wide and the road allowance available gives ample room for further expansion. The Lagos state government is keen to avoid the Apapa mistake and will likely expand the road when commercial activities peak.

BEST AREAS TO INVEST IN LANDED PROPERTIES IN IBEJU LEKKI

There are several estate developments all around Ibeju Lekki, right from the exterior parts (Abijo, Awoyaya), all the way after the Epe Bridge. However, in terms of projected future value, those along the Free Trade Zone road, Eleko road, and those in Eleranigbe are expected to appreciate the most; firstly because of their proximity to the would-be commercial hub, and secondly because these areas will likely develop into highbrow areas since majority of the land has been sold to estate developers who will build well-planned estates.

It has been observed that planned residential neighbourhoods (e.g Ikota Villa Estate and Chevy view estate) experience more development and become far more expensive than areas that develop as a result of the public buying lands directly from the community, without recourse to any proper layout or plan covering the area (e.g Agungi).

Other notable areas in Ibeju Lekki with estate developments are highlighted below.


AWOYAYA/ABIJO

This area is developing as an extension of the present Lagos, along the Lekki Epe expressway.

Map of Abijo to Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

PROS
1.The development of the area is not tied to the success or failure of any major project.
2.Smaller business districts are already developing in the area such as Yomade shopping complex and Mayfair Gardens shopping complex (developed by HFP engineering, similar to Ikota shopping complex, but smaller).

CONS
1.Sometimes, rush hour traffic to Victoria Island could last up to 2 hours, and possibly 45 minutes’ drive to Lekki Free Trade Zone (due to expected minor traffic) when the port and refinery become fully operational. It is quite caught up in the middle.
2.Because it is not located in the immediate vicinity of any of the major business districts, property appreciation rates will be slower than those closer to the major business districts.

Prices of Lands in these areas are currently nearly 3 times that of lands estates along FTZ road. However, the reverse may likely be the case in 10 years if the projects along FTZ road are successful. This is similar to the way properties on the mainland were far more expensive than properties in the VGC area of the island 20 years ago, but now the reverse seems to be the case.

Land in estates in this area currently sell for between 5 million – 18 million, depending on the facilities and infrastructure in the estate. Estates in this area include Mayfair Gardens Estate, Arium Estate, etc.

ELERANIGBE/ELEKO

These areas are further down the Lekki-Epe express. Eleko Junction is the diversion (right) that leads to the Free Trade Zone road, while Elarangbe is located slightly further down after Eleko Junction. The Eleko road terminates in the FTZ road. Major developments in these areas include Pan Atlantic University (LBS) undergraduate campus and the proposed Lekki Airport. These areas are reasonably close to the Lekki Free Trade Zone (10 – 20mins), and would likely provide more affordable residential opportunity for those working in the Seaport, Refinery, etc. than areas along FTZ road when the area becomes fully industrialised in 7-10 years. Currently, lands in proposed estate developments in these areas are the most affordable and generally among the cheapest in Lagos state (Havilla Garden Estate- N675, 000 per plot of 600sqm).

PROS
1.Very affordable land (one of the most affordable in Lagos), though most of them do not have safe title documents
2.Very close to the proposed site for Lekki Airport and reasonably close to FTZ
3.Property appreciation will be higher than in many other areas when the Seaport and Refinery become fully operational.
4.If / when the Lekki International Airport is eventually developed; the area might also house commercial activities such as Embassies, Hotels and Offices.

CONS
1.The area is currently largely undeveloped (a very large bush), and major developments may only start after developments in the FTZ road has peaked.
2.The Airport project may not be actualized in the immediate future (10 – 15 years). Also, the Pan Atlantic University does not in any way boost commercial activities in the area as the University is privately owned and its activities are restricted to the confines of the school premises.

Estates in these areas include Royal Posh Island, Lekki Villas Phase 2, HavillaGardensPhase 1, Havilla Garden Phase 2,

IBEJU TOWN

Ibeju Town is a large rural community roughly 13 minutes drive from Eleko and 30 minutes from the Lekki Free Trade Zone.


It is a fully developed rural town with narrow central roads and rural buildings constructed in a congested manner. Buildings here are constructed without proper layout or plan and in many cases constructed right up to the edge of the road. In some areas, there is hardly any room for easy vehicular movement.

There are some proposed estate developments at the interior parts of this village such as Lekki Villas phase 2, etc.

Lands in these estate developments are currently sold for around 1.8 million per plot, but it is noteworthy that some lands in the area are waterlogged

PROS
1.It is reasonably close to the proposed new airport, and if/when the international airport is eventually developed, the area might be redeveloped and may also host commercial activities such as embassies, hotels and offices.

CONS
1.The area is a big rural town
2.Lands in most estate developments here are waterlogged
3.The roads leading to many of these estate developments are very narrow and built up on both sides.
4.Since the upcoming estates here are within rural communities, appreciation may be slower than in areas that have estates everywhere.


CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS IN IBEJU LEKKI, THEIR PRICES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Almost all these estates are developed using an off-plan model, where the developer procures the land from the local community, obtains all the required government approvals, starts a marketing campaign to sell the lands in the estate, then uses the funds obtained from selling these lands to construct the actual estate, provide necessary infrastructure, and then partition & allocate plots to owners for individual development.

It is important to take note of the infrastructure to be provided in the estate as stated in the purchase contracts when buying, because, in majority of the estates the developer only provides perimeter fencing, and demarcation of the estate land into plots, with markings for roads and drainage channels, in line with the structure available on the layout.



Courtesy Neighbourhood Review © 2018

http://www.neighbourhoodreview.com/a-comprehensive-review-of-ibeju-lekki-and-guide-to-buying-lands-in-the-area/


NOTE : I am not a property developer neither am I a property marketer. I am an investor that stumbled into this material and decided to share to other investors and potential investors.

Kog45:
Remember we had one of the beautiful kits at US 94 and we did well,hope to see lovely jerseys and good performance.

Don't you think we love those Jerseys because we did well?

Kog45:
Kai oga icon4s no be we want better kits,do not worry we are having a great performance at WC.

Good kits but no be this one he is laying emphasis on it being the most beautiful ever. I am more interested in the team having the most beautiful outing ever.

tbaba1234:
Pinnick said, it is one of the most beautiful ever designed for Nigeria.

They should just remember we are not going for a fashion parade.

Mickael2:
brilliant, I didn't know there was still some rational minds left here.

Iheanacho has a bad game, Puel is the worst manager in the Epl, his system sucks, Leicester City sucks blablabla. When Iheanacho performs against Leeds and Fleetwood, he is world class, his talent is unrivalled, he can play anywhere across the frontline etc etc. Nobody wants to come to terms with the fact that maybe, just maybe some of his failings are his fault. Nobody has come out to praise the coach or the system since yesterday oh

My brother, give the lad credit rather than downplaying the opposition. That is what we need from you.
I am not one those that blamed the coach or Leicester system. In fact I was of the opinion that if Iheanacho is as good as he is being portrayed here then he should be playing most games for a mid-table team like Leicester. No excuses of a system or coach.
Our general expectations on his performance at Leicester have been dashed. But after a long stay-off he comes and scores a brace in an FA Cup game .That is encouraging in my own perspective and the young man should be encouraged.
You sound like a perfectionist but I am one too but sometimes I use human face.

tbaba1234:
All European teams, looks like we are focused on winning the first 2 games.

The two teams we need to beat to make the second round are Croatia and Iceland.

If we can win both teams then the result of the Argentina game would just determine whether we finish first and second.

Besides that we have already played Argentina in a recent friendly, and no friendly with any South American team is comparable with that. And besides that Argentina are our traditional rivals. We know how they play already.

I wont be surprised if Argentina also do not play any West African opposition. Even if they do it may just be just to regain confidence against us.

kennysville:
Oga Kog, listen here. This is not about Forgiveness. When he was on a roll, you never said that directly to him. When he came out with his seemingly tribalistic tendencies rubishing Iheanacho while using Kayode , you didnt say nada. Every little discussion and Iheanacho will be the butt end of it all. I am a Yoruba Man. Born and raised in the west. He gave yorubas bad names with his antics. Even went as far as saying Rohr is corrupt. Those who live in glass houses should remember not to throw stones.

That our national team is full of a particular tribe to me is inconsequential. What matters is results. It is insecurity that makes us feel cheated. If you have the value, no o e will dispite it. Let us not mistake patriotism with tribalism. Constructive criticism has both damaging effects as well as uplifting effects. While encouragement will only give rise to upliftment. And if you observe, that has been the way I address this issue. I dont hold any brief for Iheanacho or any super eagles player. Tearing them apart from limb to limb is what I will frown at anyday anytime especially when their quality is not in doubt. (Not talking about Akpeyi here cos he has no biz in the team in the first place)

Our choice of players is made for us according to the coaching crew. This is not Idols or America's Got Talent or Big Brother Nigeria where the audience get to vote who wins or gets eliminated. If it were up to some people, if you no get 6pack or as cute as Iwobi u cant be in the national team. Thank God its not done that way.

Trust me at this state, I would be happy to take anyone who feels contrary on. Enough of tribalism talks and comments aimed at derriding other players so as to promote a supposed beloved player.
Thank you

I don't think some people's preference for Iheanacho over Kayode is due to tribalism. The thing is there are people who cannot see or say anything wrong about Iheanacho for various reasons. They will always prefer Iheanacho to any player. You oga Kenny for instance are a Yoruba and I know you as one of those strong Iheanacho fans.

Iheanacho is like an idol to some. That's all.

Mickael2:
this is not how the system works and you know that. For example two seasons ago Munir was the highest goalscorer in the Copa Del Rey, no need pointing out where he is currently. This season Arnaiz has scored against all but one Copa Del Rey opposition he has faced, but that isn't exactly something to celebrate, just like we say that if someone kills a chicken we nod, if they kill a goat we clap and if they kill a cow we stand up. This is just killing a chicken, I understand that it is good for the young man's confidence but making it sound as if all the other games where he failed to perform is because of the coach or the system just because he scored twice against Fleetwood does not make sense. That is just the point, he still needs to be consistent, we saw the same flash against Leeds and where did it lead us to? Another dead end, I do hope this one leads to better things but until then...

I understand you perfectly. I am not one of those that will point hate fingers at you for your comments about Iheanacho Cos i have been on the opposing side on the Iheanacho debate in times past so I understand you want the best for him.

The fact that he scored twice yesterday shows that he still has it.

Let's just be happy for him and wish both him and the coach carry it on from there. But I doubt he will experience any significant improvement in terms of playing time.

I still feel he needs to move.

Mickael2:
so Fleetwood don become powerhouse? Thank God for people like Icon4s, ask him what he has to say and learn from that

I didn't actually watch the last night's match although I watched the first leg.

Yeah, Fleetwood may not be a Powerhouse but we as Nigerians have to be proud of Iheanacho that he still has his scoring boots on. Honestly, we will not gain anything by discrediting him.

I think the pressure of Iheanacho's move got to Puel and he had no choice than to play him yesterday. And Iheanacho did what we have always wanted him to do. That is grab the opportunity with both hands.

But I hope Puel did not just use this game to give the young man some little hope only for him to confine him back to bench once the transfer window is closed.

If that Bristol move is still open, I prefer he still makes that move.

MetalJigsaw:
Are you saying the team I just saw had a midfield.

I made that comment at the end of first half. The midfield was solid during first half.

Revisiting the Miracle of Damman: Saudi 1989


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5LIGg1PkkU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDYfJqW55ts


Throw back Videos. China 1985 U16 Final goal.

Nigeria's first ever World conquest.

To be honest, the boys didn't do as badly as folks here have painted it to be.

They had a fantastic first half, with good movement on and off the ball and calm well laid passes. However, lack of coordination upfront messed up those moves. The midfield was very compact in the first half.

In the second half, I'll say out of desperation they lost their calm, and forgot about their earlier swift passes and went back to their good old police balling. (In their minds: "Salisu can go to hell with his swift passes, na to dey play long ball sure pass".

Some things we ought to also understand are: Firstly, these are not the main Super Eagles so we should lower our expectations. I did that before the tourney kicked off and it helped me watch the game without feeling disappointed. Secondly, we came against Rwanda's A team. To be candid our boys outplayed them.

The Libya game would not be an easy one But if we can take our chances in that game, we stand a good chance.

tbaba1234:
They can not afford to be wasting chances against better sides.

They need to be calm in front of the goal.

The strength of this team obviously lies in that midfield.

But the attack lacks co-ordination. If this can be corrected the Rwandans would be buried.

safarigirl:
they are broadcasting it, our match is by 9:15 PM on Supersports today

Auntie you go miss first half be that o.

The game is 8:30pm.

BascoVanVeli:
I don't think they outclassed Zambia but the game was tight until the goals came. Zambia made the fewer mistakes and that was why they won

I didn't watch the second half.

But the first half that I watched Uganda were the better side.

safarigirl:
they did outclass Zambia in the first half. I don't quite remember their goal though, I remember Zambia's more because of the team effort.

I am particularly impressed with the ball sense and foot work of the Ugandans. They play like a typical West African side.
Even their goal was top class.

I expect them to do well in this tournament.

The Zambian side was tactically superior though.

BascoVanVeli:
Who saw Uganda's goal today?

I saw it. The equaliser.
I only watched the first half.
The Ugandans are very skillful and don't play like a typical East African side.
I don't know what happened in second half that made them concede 2 more goals.
They outclassed Zambia in the first half.

somehow:
NPFL Update

Kwara 0-1 Tornadoes
Abia 0-0 MFM
Wikki 0-0 Go Round
Akwa 1-0 Rangers
Rivers utd 0-0 Elkanemi
Heartland 0-0 Sunshine
FCIU 1-0 Yobe
Lobi 0-1 Enyimba
Nassarawa 0-0 Plateau

Thumps up for the updates.

Please do well to post the final results too.

Humility017:
and someone expect me to waste some precious hours watching this.....

I hardly have free time for my self...and the few time I have I can't journey myself to the stadium just to go watch this kind of football....

Hmmmm...and they expect Kano Pillars not to feel robbed and want to do same to their next visitors.

The refs are very easy to manipulate as the home teams are responsible for taking care of the refs before the game.

Someone will emerge highest goal scorer now from such dubious decisions and you want us to take him serious.

tbaba1234:
It ended 2:2

2 late penalties for the home team. They lost the first one and the ref awarded them another one, all within 6 mins.

Just imagine.

Just as I expected. This is a major reason why Nigerian refs are not taken seriously even in Africa.