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On a side note, is this the Onitsha people talk about on NL ??

No part of Nigeria is developed apart from Lagos, Rivers (PH), AkwaIbom and Abuja!!!

LOL! Why do people beef Lagos state?!

Btw, Dalover, EVERY SOUTHERN STATE HAS OIL. Stop the silly propaganda please!
About the 13%, that is the politics of oil in Nigeria. If you are not a "Niger-delta" state, you cannot have 13%. Even if you produce more oil.

That is what happened to[b] Anambra, Ogun and Lagos[/b]! Try to research more on it before you get carried away with propaganda!

May God continue to be with HIS people!!!

Another sensible Governor!!!!
Well done Akpabio!

Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has inaugurated construction work on Phase II of the Ibom International Airport, which consists of a second runway/taxiway, apron and new terminal.

The commencement of work on the project is in keeping with his campaign promises and resolute drive to transform the state into a major player in Nigeria and the world.

The immediate-past administration of Obong Victor Attah in the state awarded the airport project Phase I to Dyncorp, which achieved about 18 percent completion of the project before Akpabio came on the saddle. Committed to delivering on his campaign promises, Akpabio re-awarded the runway to Messrs Gitto Nigeria Ltd with a marching order to complete it in 12 months.

Gitto delivered the project in ten months and the airport went into operations and has been running for more than two years.

In furtherance of its political milestones, the Akpabio administration embarked on Phase II of the project to enhance the international status of the airport. In this phase, which involves a 3.4 km runway-taxiway, apron and new terminal, Gitto Nigeria Ltd was awarded the runway/taxiway and apron.

The commencement of the construction work was attended by the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Permanent Secretaries, top functionaries of the state government, the Managing Director of the airport and dignitaries from all walks of life.

Inaugurating the project, Governor Akpabio enjoined the people of the state to take advantage of the development opportunities being thrown up by the programmes of his administration.

Speaking on his infrastructural programmes, Akpabio said: “My vision and mission is to put all major infrastructure for sustainable development of the state in place. This will make it easier for subsequent administrations to build on those solid foundations and sustain the momentum of development for the benefit of the people of Akwa-Ibom towards a greater Nigeria.”

He congratulated Gitto Nigeria Limited for winning the contract and commencing work.

Akpabio commended the company for being a committed and reliable partner in the development of the state, recalling that Gitto constructed the first runway to specification and completed it in record time.

The governor said he was, therefore, not surprised that the company won the contract for the new runway/taxiway and apron.

The project consultant commended the earlier work done by Gitto, stating that when the new runway/taxiway and apron are completed, the airport would have the capacity to receive such aircraft as Airbus 380, which is currently the heaviest aircraft in the aviation industry.

He said he had no iota of doubt that the contractor would maintain its standards of performance and prompt delivery of project.

The Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Etido Inyang, said Gitto was performing very well in Akwa-Ibom because the government was giving it the necessary support, making available to it administrative and technical efficiency of all the departments of government involved in project delivery.

He also spoke of prompt payment for certified works.

Reacting to allegations in some newspaper reports against the quality of work of Gitto Nigeria Limited, the company’s Managing Director, Domenico Gitto, said he would prefer that his works and his clients speak for him as such would be based on verifiable facts.

He promised that if the client kept to the letters and spirit of the contracts awarded and the community provided the company the enabling environment, Gitto would deliver projects within the contracted timeframe.

The airport Managing Director said the project would improve the service delivery capacity of the Ibom International Airport and place it in a better position to contribute its quota in driving the Akwa-Ibom economy towards industrialization and by so doing improve the standard of living of the people.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/akpabio-inaugurates-phase-ii-of-ibom-international-airport/115180/

Akpabio Inaugurates Phase II of Ibom International Airport

Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has inaugurated construction work on Phase II of the Ibom International Airport, which consists of a second runway/taxiway, apron and new terminal.

The commencement of work on the project is in keeping with his campaign promises and resolute drive to transform the state into a major player in Nigeria and the world.

The immediate-past administration of Obong Victor Attah in the state awarded the airport project Phase I to Dyncorp, which achieved about 18 percent completion of the project before Akpabio came on the saddle. Committed to delivering on his campaign promises, Akpabio re-awarded the runway to Messrs Gitto Nigeria Ltd with a marching order to complete it in 12 months.

Gitto delivered the project in ten months and the airport went into operations and has been running for more than two years.

In furtherance of its political milestones, the Akpabio administration embarked on Phase II of the project to enhance the international status of the airport. In this phase, which involves a 3.4 km runway-taxiway, apron and new terminal, Gitto Nigeria Ltd was awarded the runway/taxiway and apron.

The commencement of the construction work was attended by the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Permanent Secretaries, top functionaries of the state government, the Managing Director of the airport and dignitaries from all walks of life.

Inaugurating the project, Governor Akpabio enjoined the people of the state to take advantage of the development opportunities being thrown up by the programmes of his administration.

Speaking on his infrastructural programmes, Akpabio said: “My vision and mission is to put all major infrastructure for sustainable development of the state in place. This will make it easier for subsequent administrations to build on those solid foundations and sustain the momentum of development for the benefit of the people of Akwa-Ibom towards a greater Nigeria.”

He congratulated Gitto Nigeria Limited for winning the contract and commencing work.

Akpabio commended the company for being a committed and reliable partner in the development of the state, recalling that Gitto constructed the first runway to specification and completed it in record time.

The governor said he was, therefore, not surprised that the company won the contract for the new runway/taxiway and apron.

The project consultant commended the earlier work done by Gitto, stating that when the new runway/taxiway and apron are completed, the airport would have the capacity to receive such aircraft as Airbus 380, which is currently the heaviest aircraft in the aviation industry.

He said he had no iota of doubt that the contractor would maintain its standards of performance and prompt delivery of project.

The Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Etido Inyang, said Gitto was performing very well in Akwa-Ibom because the government was giving it the necessary support, making available to it administrative and technical efficiency of all the departments of government involved in project delivery.

He also spoke of prompt payment for certified works.

Reacting to allegations in some newspaper reports against the quality of work of Gitto Nigeria Limited, the company’s Managing Director, Domenico Gitto, said he would prefer that his works and his clients speak for him as such would be based on verifiable facts.

He promised that if the client kept to the letters and spirit of the contracts awarded and the community provided the company the enabling environment, Gitto would deliver projects within the contracted timeframe.

The airport Managing Director said the project would improve the service delivery capacity of the Ibom International Airport and place it in a better position to contribute its quota in driving the Akwa-Ibom economy towards industrialization and by so doing improve the standard of living of the people.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/akpabio-inaugurates-phase-ii-of-ibom-international-airport/115180/

These Biafrans don start again! Una don ruin this thread again, abi?! Its really getting annoying!

Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde, Private Secretary to Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomohole was on Thursday night shot dead in his residence in Benin. More details soon.

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news-update/45424-oshiomohole-s-adviser-assassinated.html

jmaine: Oga relax yourself . . .what do you expect from a fellow who boldly argued that HIV infection can be deciphered visually . . .If you no strong . .you go just would yaself . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIEVyNLB8Pk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqn1lFify5E

jmaine: . . .The guy no sabi say the Bot is doing as instructed . . . .

Oga mi, you no narrate your experience to am?!

Small boy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NLbwrzrpJY

Work at the new modern jetty in Badore, would be capable of berthing ferries of 500-passenger capacity, is nearing completion (see pictures from earlier in the year below).

The Badore Jetty is one of the three new jetties being built by the Lagos State government at a cost of N8.5 billion (the other two are located at Ipakodo and Osborne in Ikoyi), in addition to some old jetties that would be renovated and rehabilitated, under the first phase of the LASG's ferry transportation program.

The ferry transportation program would include the building of modern terminals, as well as the dredging and channellisation of some ferry routes. These include Ikorodu - Badore, via Oreta, Baiyeku and Ijede; Ikorodu - Osborne; Badore - Lekki/VI; Oke Afa - Mile 2; Tolu/Ajegunle - Port Novo creek - Liverpool; and the planned repairs of Epeme and Iya Afin jetties.

https://www.lagosindicatoronline.com/images/ajah_badore2.gif

[img]http://4.bp..com/_bDcpR_wJ7hk/Sf5E6YoCN7I/AAAAAAAAAUw/spdbbp0wOLI/s1600/project_lagos1.gif[/img]

Abagworo: The level of corruption in NDDC is shameful.

NDDC? Una never see anything yet! I know someone that works there. . .o boy! SEE MONEY!

I once told someone of this forum about it early last year but you know what happens once you let out such . . .

In fact, it gets to[b] Oyo state![/b]

https://ekoakete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Mass-Rail-Transit-Plan.jpg

Please, download to understand the extent of the project!

http://www.lagosrail.com/_downloads/Lagos%20Red%20Line%20Project%20Briefing.pdf

Gareth, you are wasting your time arguing!

kodewrita: Dear Lord, Please send us a visionary leader in the southwest north of Lagos. Osun,Ondo,Oyo,Ekiti need your help.

Why do we we have crappy govs all over the place? Hooligans all.

Hoping Fashola completes this. Its nice to have governors that leave legacies for a change.

Like Jakande, he'll be forever remembered too.

Just so you know, its a joint project between Ogun and Lagos!. The FG also supported Lagos by paying 45% of the cost!

Financing

The Lagos Mega City Development Authority is undertaking the LRMT scheme from Iddo to Ijoko as a priority project for implementation within the mega-city. The LRMT scheme is being financed by the Federal Government (45%), Lagos State Government (40%), and Ogun State Government (15%).

http://www.lamata-ng.com/rail_services.html

manny4life: Really? Are you really asking where it will lead to? I believe there's a map for each of the line you can see origination and destination points.

Please, tell me what Light Rail supports cargo? Well, that depends on what type of cargo, light cargo(such as boxes, or mail containers) YES it can, but if it's heavy cargo, it's highly unlikely to support shipping containers, oil tankers and the rest of them. Anyway, you never know what up the sleeve of the operators.


This obviously isn't for the rich though else Fashola would be in deep sh/it. If I read the plan one time it was stated that one of the lines will support about 1million daily. Though I find the number startling, but nevertheless, you don't get to see 1million rich folks boarding the train.

As for you last question, me I don't live in Lagos so I don't know.

In all, I'm a strong advocate for public transportation and I think I will have to acknowledge Gov Fashola that he's indeed doing a great service to his people, though I thought the cost-per-mile was very expensive but then, it is what it is.

The scheme is approximately 35-kilometre in length with an estimated ridership of a minimum of 500,000 passengers per daThe scheme is approximately 35-kilometre in length with an estimated ridership of a[b] minimum of 500,000 passengers[/b] per day


http://www.lamata-ng.com/rail_services.html

Dayokanu, leave Delta state alone! What's your beef? Abeg, respect yourself!!!