₦airaland Forum

Kobojunkie:
You have not been following what has been going on in the country, have you? Millions of dollars that have been supposedly put aside for the poor peasant farmers continue to go to the rich to this day.

And I alluded to that in my first post. Mismanagement is a problem. That has been the problem from Gowon government to this day. Hence, the need for leadership.

wesley80:
@kcjazz, its complicated. In economics there's a term called Economic Dualism - d existence of 2 economies in one nation. One ( the big mans economy) is captured by the GDP and is given all the attention by the govt, and the poorer one ie the poor mans economy is completely ignored and d result is d existence of extreme poverty and unequal devt in a booming economy a la India, and I believe Lagos state is towing that line in terms of Unequal devt.

Yes and that is where leadership comes in. What the government can do is to support the peasant farmer by seeking better techniques with the use of technology and formulate policies aimed at expanding their markets. This will reduce Urban/rural migration. We can set goals be self sufficient and even feed West Africa. The goal is to suppress one economy while elevating the other.

@Dapobeer

From the 1970s, oil revenue are used for infrastructural developments roads, schools etc however they are greatly mismanaged which is the problem by the rich and invested outside the country at the detriment of the poor. However, agriculture has been there before oil and incomes are steady although government policies at different point has affected its potential. OBJ tried in this area both in 1979 and the 2000s

wesley80:
There is a fine line b/w Economic Growth and Economic Development. Whereas Economic growth can be captured by indices such as GDP, same cannot be said of Economic Development. Though it is an all embracing term that captures the general state of well being of d populace, it is immeasurable in most areas.

And the growth can lead to development if managed , abi?

^^^^ The old way of searching for jobs won't survive the new economy. When there are more job seekers than jobs, a candidate has to be unconventional. The web provides a huge untapped opportunity. Nice write-up

Yes!
There is a documentary on the war at the NTA archives. But there is fear in the land that it could incite violence or bitter feelings, but I believe people can tell the stories creatively and differently. I would love to see Adichie's "Half of A Yellow Sun" at the movies or docudrama.

Interesting thoughts, what I have learnt is a problem is different from a constraint. A problem is solvable, a constraint you live with. In the same place of failure, there are companies succeeding and making outrageous profits.

Everyone gets nervous to some degree when they are on stage.
Here are a few things
1. Be prepared for the topic and know what to say
2. Calm down and breath before and when you get there
3. Start with a joke or ask every one questions like " How is everyone doing today?" or in a church "Praisssse the Lord" lol, yeah it really helps
4. Don't be too hard on yourself, most people in the audience are actually worst
5. Take classes, join a small group
6. If you make a mistake, kindly apologize or make a joke out of it and move on

Today, Argentina has appointed Sergio Batista as permanent coach. The same guy who coached the u23 in 2008. I wonder what experience he has?Experience at handling big players is nothing without trophies.

Meanwhile

BONFRERE: SIASIA IS BETTER THAN KESHI

Former Super Eagles technical adviser, Johannes Bonfrere believes the man who led Nigeria to a silver medal finish at the football event of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Samson Siasia deserves to be made Lars Lagerback’s successor.

Bonfrere, who led Nigeria to her greatest achievement, an Olympic soccer gold in 1996 in Atlanta says Siasia’s miles ahead of Keshi in terms of technical competence and character and wants the Nigeria Football Federation not to dissipate energy in calling the duo of Siasia and Stephen Keshi for an interview.

‘If the Nigeria Football Federation have decided to go for a local coach and have indeed shortlisted the duo of Siasia and Keshi for the job, then I think they should not waste much time in giving Siasia the job’,he began in a telephone chat from his base in Holland.

‘Siasia is a better choice. The NFF should never give it to Keshi because he is not what people think he is’,blasted the Dutchman who once worked with the duo as an assistant coach to another Dutchman, the self-proclaimed Dutchgerian, Clemens Westerhof.

When Complete Sports sought to know what he meant by ‘Keshi is not what people think he is’,he refused to offer any explanation, only insisting that Siasia possesses better technical and human qualities than Keshi.

When Complete Sports quizzed him on whether his judgement is not informed by the allegation that both Keshi and former Eagles boss, Shaibu Amodu plotted his downfall in 2001 as coach of the Super Eagles, Bonfrere insisted Siasia is more technically gifted than Keshi.

@High Chief

Dede you are entitled to your opinions, all I am saying is it is time to stop playing victim and change the perception of we deserve to lead because we are Igbos. The same people you mentioned in Nafdac or CBN will not win elections in Anambra and that is the problem. Since 1999, every election year all we hear is Ndigbo will strategies for next election, , why not now?

Aba is not the best place to live so is Onitsha and Owerri and I have lived in (not visited) this parts of the country so I know (they are not the worst however). These are places with great potentials in both human and natural resources ore than most places and what have the governors done? As a people, Igbos can do better than this.

Anyone can aspire to be president but we need leaders for this country. Whether Igbo or Gwari, I don't care.

egift:
Am not suprised you supported such shallowness. But why is it that when it comes to Ndigbo, we are required to attain certain requirements before we are to be considered. Yet you claim we are brothers.

The reason is this. The North has produced more presidents (more inept rulers) yet their region is the poorest in the country, highest illiteracy and mortality rates. So basically no connection between been president and making their regions better even with Abuja, it is still zero. This is why we need leadership.

So, let the Igbos set a high standard for ourselves it is a good thing. We want a leader with a track record starting from Douglas rd Owerri to Aso Rock. A leader Nigerians will be proud of. We don't want people to make us lead them because it is our turn, we want to earn it and the only way is if we stop playing victim and make things work in our states Aba, Onitsha, Enugu, Owerri and Abakiliki.

egift:
In my opinion, we don't have much time since much was not planned on time to achieve that result. We are better off allowing GEJ and IBB to slog it out while Ndigbo make strategic plans to make it happen in 2015. And it will never come free - that's why come 2015 - Its either Ndigbo or Nothing.

Bros, my advice to you is to inform the Igbo leaders to step their game up. Fix the Igbo states and we can be ready for presidency. Its not an issue of it is our turn, rather let us be united in one purpose to make the SE of Nigeria the best part of the country to live and that can be achieved without been president.

However, in the interest of my kids, I am interested in a leader, tribe doesn't make one, let us end the religious and tribal politics, the gains are worthless.

No! Why not now?

To answer the question we have to ask what direction do we need our football to go?

Right now we have no pattern of play. The only semblance of pattern in recent times is SiaOne's team.
Siasia does well with long term planning.
He understands his strengths and limitations hence employs Salika for help, that to me is a hallmark of leadership and success
A bulk of the present team passed through Siasia
By virtue of his time with heartland, he brings knowledge of the local league

Only disadvantage is he loves the media, it is the only way he solves issues be it lack of funds or NFFs stupidity

Experience is overrated, I will go with Siasia

Not all athletes do that but my thinking is they face different developmental patterns compared to their European mates. There are few African true age success stories like Kanu or Samuel Etoo but then he is a great talent. And even at that it took him four years to stabilize.

You can never say which is best especially with the high mortality rates of mothers in Nigeria. I would prefer natural because it is cheaper for the rural poor. The c-section is easy but requires expertise and that is where we fail in terms of reducing mortality rates, for a developed country its okay but for a poor rural it is difficult, natural wins.

After Love and understanding (whatever that means), Marriage is WORK, you have to put in your best everyday to make it happen.

No too complex due to the tribes,economic power and religious indifference. We can't even get ECOWAS to work the way it was envisioned.

[quote author=Ileke-IdI link=topic=538941.msg7014716#msg7014716 date=1288062704]For where? Quit lying bro. Well, unless the FATHER is African.[/quote]Wetin I do you? Why would I lie? I met a family that had unique names because the parents were African missionaries. While another the dad was a diplomat, all cultures represented.

Am not against African names, read all my previous posts. I am just saying having one does not make you Kunta Kinte or a Pan-African and for me its not a priority. Nelson Mandela's father did not name him Nelson but he chose to keep the name (which by the way was given to him by his primary school teacher) Does that make him less African? No.
The downside of globalization is real and that is why I feel I would teach my kids about the language and culture. My Asian classmates chose English names, does that make them any less Asian? No, as a people Asians are the most patriotic people I know.

^^^^
Yes, very few. Their reasons maybe just looking for a unique name not because they love Africa

^^^
You are funny, maybe we see things differently. I have met Nigerians or Africans who do not know the meanings of their names. I just want to solve the problem by teaching my kids about their culture and language, that is a more difficult job than just throwing a name. Will I name them an African name yes most likely (but not a priority) but to say someone is not proud of his African roots because of his name, I find that a bit flawed.

^^^^ Yes they could be a part, I myself have 2 native names but there are different reasons why people might choose not to go with them. That doesn't make them any less a part of their African culture. Like I mentioned, I would prefer my kids know the language and understand their roots and that can be achieved without the name.

chyz:
This is where you are wrong. Also, you fail to state that when obama was told by his white surroundings during the election to use an english name i believe it was "Barry" he refused, and let it be known that he is proud of his african heritage and will not sell out to please anyone.If it is not the name that matters arabs and white people would have been using the names of the Africans that they first came in contact with during the expedition days.

I don't know if I understand you correctly. However, all am saying is promoting our culture is more important than a name. On my list, I would focus on teaching my kids about the culture and heritage.

Different reasons some are the influence of missionaries, TV or ease of pronunciation.
I would prefer an African with an English name who knows and understands his culture and language than an African who doesn't know the meaning of his/her name nor language. That for me is a sad reality


"Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president" ~ Barack Obama


Its not the name its the character that matters

How did this topic get to malaria?

I would, its not everyone that is willing to stay. I have a goal to bring change to my dear country (and it is not political) and after much contemplation, I feel I am ready to make it happen.

Why not start a movie school? I support Nollywood, for an industry that produces with the kind of resources we have it is highly commendable that people even show up to make movies. Yes there is too much unprofessionalism but then its an area waiting for innovation.

^^^^ I think everything is important. What NR should do is stop talking about EFCC and his victimization. Change the discussion to what he is bringing to the table, (its like Obama focusing on his race to win elections,) what is his policy and what is new about it. How can I explain it to my grandma that would make her stand up and vote without a bag of salt/rice as an incentive.

Per communication, I believe every leader must know how to project his ideas either through writing or speaking.

I read his interview on NVS and it was lacking bite, its not even about policies but the fact that he even interrupted journalist , am like bros calm down.
Meanwhile, in the battle of communication GEJ is leading with his Facebook, always the first to respond to any issues before any one. I am not a GEJ fan but he is winning the battle.

At this pace, NR can't win next year because the time is short, even Obama was terrible in his first debate in 2007, but that was 2 years before he sharpened skills. So far, among the 3 candidates that have interviewed on NVS surprisingly Dele Momodu is the only person that had an idea on policies. NR should release his policies for possible re-branding, time is really short.

Viciyke:
Leaders are suppose 2 serve but in Nigeria the opposite is the case since we practically serve our leaders or rather our rulers. I was reading an article some days back and the writer was trying to suggest measures 2 deter the wrong set of politicians from holding office. He made some suggestions which sounds ok 2 me.

After reading it, av come up wit some of my own ideas 4 our politicians which i believe will make only those who wants 2 serve 2 go into politics.

1. All political office holders should b banned 4rm taking flights during the time of there tenure, this will enable them see the hardship road users go tru. (E.g Bad road, Robberies, Kidnapping, Accident, Police wahala, traffic jams) etc. This should be done only within the country and should be applicable more 2 our President and his V.P. Governor and there deputy, the entire National Assembly and State House of Assembly members, Ministers etc. If possible all political office holders. I believe if our so called leaders go through the rigours the common man goes through while travelling from Port Harcourt 2 Lagos or Abuja by road, something would be done urgently about it.

Nice one, except Chachangi and others will be out of business, and then the same masses you are trying to protect will lose there jobs. I don't think there is any politician that doesn't know the plight of our roads. Some states don't have airports, hence a traveling politician will fly to a neighboring state before driving to his own state. The kleptomania in politics is saddening.

james2man:
Yes churches have to pay their instrumentalist because we sacrifice alot to become an instrusmentalist,you can't compare the output of an instrumentalist and music directors in the church with ushers and drama group or which ever groups in the church, I'm an instrumentalist(lead guitarist)I sacrifice alot,before i can boldly say i'm an instrumentalist,time money and also attended lots of work-shop bought music material and CDs.I know what it takes to acquire this knowledge, Though i'm still a student and yet i consider myself as a full-time instrumentalist devote attended all services in the church,so do you think it is not worth paying for to show appreciation,

It is people like you that gives service a bad name, how could you relegate ushers or drama group because you practice music. I have seen people who did not come back to a church because the toilets were dirty or the welcoming team were horrible. Everyone cannot sing but don't make musicians become more than they are.
For a small church paying anyone who works below 10 hours a week is not sustainable, there are part-time 12-20hrs or full-time 40hrs/week, and those are required for mega churches. You invest in yourself, which is nice but what is your ministry and does it fit this church? If not you are a career musician.
Like people have mentioned, churches should focus on training and also stage presence cos there is nothing more frustrating to a musician than a humming mic

LadyT:
Thanks Kcjazz can you email me please at mrscozy@hotmail.com anyone else can send me stuff there as well please.

Just sent you an email