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naptu2:
9. The Forum discussed the minimum wage issues demanded by labour and unanimously agreed that the minimum wage should be reflective of the cost of living and ability to pay, and each State be allowed to negotiate their minimum wage. This led to the forum’s call for strengthening fiscal federalism and devolution of powers.

Sure, each state should be able to negotiate any value above, not below, the minimum wage. No man or government has the right to pay slave wages to its workers. Any governor unable to pay at least the minimum wage to its workers should be removed from office and the state considered for scrapping.

turmacs:
President bola Ahmed Tinubu, the destinies of 200 Million Nigerians are in your hands, please do not let us down.

This is a shameful indictment against the Nigerian people!

benardtotti:
■ First off to be honest the bill was not well thought out, I mean how can you tax bread and sanitary pads?
■ But it still doesn't remove the fact governance is different from politics and gimmicks , the reality when you enter office will make you take decisions you didn't prepare for ,except you want to deceive yourself and ride the storm Sam way buhari kept paying subsidy with borrowed funds.

LOL.... There are developed countries where taxes are paid on such things. Cut the crap abeg!

2. Governing is different yet these kids showed that it ain't that different since in the end it should be about the people. What say you of this?

benardtotti:
■ Obidients used him last year as yardstick for a new Africa as he defeated the incumbent, then placed him on a high pedestal , what they fail to realise is winning an election is 1 thing , governing is totally different as you will meet reality when you resume office of what your country ìs really worth, beautiful speeches won't pay workers salary or loans or balance budget deficit .
The other president in Argentina they used to mock tinubu and apc is struggling seriously.... let them keep deceiving themselves Obi will do differently.

Governing is another thing yet the same Ruto who had all of Kenya believe that the bill was do or die has rejected the same bill. What does that say to you?

BeeBeeOoh:
In his defence, Edoka said, “The N30,000 minimum wage was a matter of confusion coming from somewhere. We got to know that there was a report made available to the divisional headquarters of the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
“Kogi state was mentioned amongst states yet to implement the N30,000 minimum wage and as a government of continuity and consolidation, the current Governor is paying the same N30,000 minimum wage across the board to all workers in Kogi state”.
However, Edoka assured that “The issue of hostile relationship between the Kogi state government and Labour unions have become a thing of the past.

This report no make sense at all!

seunayantokun:
■ Hate heart is injurious to its host.

Hate? Are you for real? How old are you monkeys that you reason like Towobos in 2024?

DUNDEEmoderatos:
■ Wheather it is 100 years or 500 years a new airport is not being built. Period that is my point. As for your question keep reading the comments, someone had already given a good explanation.

Ah! I see! Waste can only occur if say na new airport. Politrick-tians no fit use existing airports line their pockets, abi?

seunayantokun:
▶Because some hating souls downgraded it immediately they got into power from December 31 1983 as part of an agenda to destroy the south west economically, all noises to make them see reasons didn't work out. But that vision of growth has refused to die. So, do you also do hate business?

So, for 42 years after the downgrade, the airport could not at least prove there was meaning to its existence? And now, the current governor wants to, using mago-mago, make you all believe this comatose airport will magically become better than the other 20-something other elephant airport projects of its kind that litter Nigeria today? 😐😐😐😐😐

happney65:
■ Exactly. That is what the seyi Makinde administration is gunning for and this airport upgrade approval is the icing on the cake. In his first term,He did the road that led to the airport by dualising it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/wike-joins-makinde-to-commission-ibadan-airport-road/amp/
Constructed a 500,000 Aviation fuel Tank Farm at the Airport. Before now,planes cannot refuel there. Now they do and more airlines are now plying the Ibadan route. Airpeace and others His plan is to expand the runway after the FG has given the approval. With the runway expansion and the building of a new terminal, it becomes fully an international airport and will take the stress off the Lagos airport
When the runway in Lagos is full,planes are diverted to Ghana. That won't be again. They will be diverted to Ibadan and contribute to the Economy of the State

The last major diversion of planes from Lagos to Ghana happened in 2020, and it was not due to runways being full as you claim but due to bad weather. Ibadan is barely 80 miles from Ibadan meaning weather issues are bound to be similar across both airports.

Additionally, MMIA recently embarked on its expansion projects, so exactly how much traffic does the governor expect would come on average from MMIA to boost the viability of Ibadan Airport which has, for approximately 42 years, existed on life-support?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/14/africa/lagos-flight-diverted-to-ghana/index.html

Cmanforall:
■ What is the crazy things about Airports from Governors? Are they doing it for their own interest, so they can avoid using road networks where Bandits easily operate on?

Big projects which which to deeply line their pockets with naw... you no know Nigeria again? Dem no get running water, electricity or even good school system but dem must get airport by fire or by force!

This particular airport is 42 years old at least and has in all that time remained on life-support. Now we have yet another governor claiming if you add more money to the thing, e go magically germinate million millions. And see as people dey eat up the nonsense story already. Who do Nigerians this kain thing abeg!

DUNDEEmoderatos:
It is a pity that you don't know the difference between upgrades and building a new one.

Ibadan airport is at least 42 years old. How many people from Lagos and the rest of the south west have connected flights from Ibadan rather than Lagos in all of those 4 decades?!

sulaak:
■ It will relieve the pressure on Lagos Airport.
■ Ibadan has a modern rail and road network connecting Ibadan to Lagos. Makinde should now replicate the Lagos Red line in Ibadan.

Ibadan airport is at least 42 years old. How many people from Lagos and the rest of the south west have connected flights from Ibadan rather than Lagos in all of those 4 decades?!

2. Modern rail network?

seunayantokun:
■ I 'm just too sure lots of people from the south west would like to connect a flight from Ibadan rather than face the congestion of Lagos. What that means is improved economy in that region.
There are many possibilities for that airport without affecting Ikeja and the one being developed at the Lekki and Ajah (trade zone) axis.
All efforts should be made to ensure that standards are not compromised.
This is indeed good good news.

Ibadan airport is at least 42 years old. How many people from Lagos and the rest of the south west have connected flights from Ibadan rather than Lagos in all of those 4 decades?!

Esude007:
Wow....

I am serious https://x.com/i/status/1805170612219826525

bmaster2000:
Do you know how many people who come from Kwara , Ekiti, Ondo Osun, Oyo to Lagos before travelling abroad....this will be a succour to them ....it might not be applicable to you but why cant you allow people who suffer this long distance to Lagos before travelling abroad enjoys this benefits....
We have port Harcourt airport, Sam Mbawe, Biam Akanu, Margret Ekpo and many more in the east and south south , and aside Ahmadu Bello , Nnmadi Azikwe , Kaduna international airport and many more in the north
Aside murittala iMuhammed International airport in the west ....mention one international airport you know in Yoruba land ...yet we are educated , industrious and well travelled ....
This is a well thought off project that will put smile to the faces of most travellers in the region and Ibandan is always the middles and meeting point for all Yoruba race ....since the ancient days ....I'm sure this is reason some of these our poto poto brother wants Tinubu out of the office so that the development can continue in their region while other regions will be left in struggle....
I will advice the Tinubu government to do the work with speed ....

😑😑😑😐😐😐

Omalicious1:
■ But why is IMF always supporting their draconian policies and always in a hurry to give them loans? ...

No be una dey go IMF go dey find loans? If IMF had instead chosen to deny you not access to loans and whatnots, na the same una go dey run around screaming discrimination so.

Take a look at the list of IMF debtors. https://www.imf.org/external/np/fin/tad/balmov2.aspx?type=TOTAL

Na only Kenya and Nigeria dey that list? Na only African countries dey that list? Why is it that African countries are the only ones whining about IMF this and IMF that?

Lifestone:
But I know you are enlightened enough to know that safety is number one issue in aviation.

Pouring money into a venture which has yet to prove itself viable is NOT the only way to deal with safety issues. Pretending it is means you refuse to see the problem for what it truly is.

bewla:
Chill failure to attract passengers is not because of Ibadan but the safety of the passing passengers

Safety since 1982 when safety wasn't even big on the list? Come on!

Benwallt:
■ Though, you seem to want the best for the state but your priorities and that of those in government are different. Let them do what they feel is important and probably when your occupy same office (you will get there) you can fix the areas highlighted. Let the airport be upgraded, it's an embarrassment to the state

Just my luck to engage a pangolo brain at this time of night! Abeg waka pass me!

Lifestone:
■ The runway is short. It can't be viable in its current form.

After 40 years of being in business it cannot even pay for the extension of its own runway? Can we please stop enabling waste and start demanding common sense at every point and corner? The airport is not a priority and should not be until the state has resolved all other more basic amenities in the state that can and will impact many actual people than this elephant project of an airport has been able to in all 40 years it has been in existence.

Lifestone:
■ I have flown into that Airport a couple of times and I can tell you of a fact that it's Runway is horribly short and is a disaster in waiting. The current Minister for Power aircraft over ran that Runway last year. The Airport is overdue for an upgrade at least to allow bigger Aircraft to use the place.
■ Thinking ahead may justify why it should be upgraded to accommodate international flights. Currently Ilorin International Airport which over 400km away is considered as the alternative to Lagos, God forbid emergency at MMA Lagos

1. That airport is over 40 years old and has been living on life support for the entirety of that time; it has never proven itself a viable airport for the state to have. Why should the state sink billions of limited naira into it just so you and a handful of other fliers can fly conveniently at a loss to the taxpayer?

2. Thinking ahead when the state has yet to think seriously about even a Water reclamation and treatment plant to ensure clean water is provided to every citizen all across the state and curb the issue of flooding and erosion? Thinking ahead when Oyo state does not even have a basic passenger rail system to help ease serious transportation problems in the state? Thinking ahead all in order that a handful of Oyo indigenes can claim they too have an airport? Come on!

Benwallt:
■ The fact the other ones are not infested with passengers because of lack economic activities in such state or region do not mean other ones with great prospect should not be upgraded. You will not tell me that Abuja, Lagos, port Harcourt and Kano airports don't enjoy traffic

Huh? We are talking here of an airport that is over 40 years in Ibadan and has in all of that time not shown any great prospect ooo! Why in the world would you choose to sink more seriously limited funds into it if it has yet to prove viable in over 4 decades when there are numerous other areas of development needed in the same state that have yet to be addressed? The area of water reclamation and treatment for example. The passenger rail system is another.

Benwallt:
■ Glutton, Na belle fest, operation eat everything and develop with leftovers. Keep crying over APC wey no send you. Oyo governor is an APC member or the people that sponsor the bill.

Say something good about all the other international airports that litter the entire country abeg make we hear you.

Godwin4444:
u lots will never see or say anything good. It’s like u are programmed to talk down on everything

Say something good about all the other international airports that litter the entire country abeg make we hear you.

Reelz:
Why can't Nigerians protest.. prices of commodities have tripled within a year in this useless govt..
Salary remains stagnant n poor..
Yet people are just suffering n smiling n praying..
Shege promax on u all religious n tribalistic pple.

The average Nigerian, unlike the average Kenyan youth, does not know or clearly understand his rights. He knows how to talk and complain about politics but when asked of who the true powers in a democracy, even the Nigerian democracy is, the average Nigerian will tell you those who received a mandate or even swindled it from him hold the power. For instance, he does not know nor understand that his mandate can be given and he can take it away with a vote of no confidence.b

Shadomaan7:
I am thrilled to hear that Tinubu has given the goahead for the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to an international status, it will greatly benefit the regions economy and development!

Look around at all the other "international airports" that litter states across the country that are sitting today in terrible shape after millions have been poured down the drain under the guise of attracting investors. And tell me that you have not yet realized that investors are not stupid. A state that barely has an excellent transportation system for goods and ground passengers yet with an international airport is not trying to attract investors but instead trying to build an airport for the corrupt goons in power to steal money with. Oyo should rather invest in a high-speed passenger rail network/system and possibly a good freight train system to move goods from one point in the state to another. Then it would not have to say much to bring local and international investors rushing in.

DeLaRue:
I doubt international airlines will run Ibadan to Europe or US flights. Ibadan is simply too close to MMIA.
MMIA is also about to expand its runways.
An airport in Lekki Airport is also under planning. That will further squeeze Ibadan airport.
Nigeria doesn't have sufficient travelers to sustain all the international airports, which is ok.
Ibadan might end up doing flights to mecca and stuffs like that. Like Kano.

That is if the project isn't yet another avenue to see money embezzled in the name of updating a potential elephant project. Ibadan should be channeling any money it gets a hold of now into a high-speed passenger rail system to connect to all parts of the state including Lagos. It should take advantage of the influx of investors into neighboring Lagos in a big way at this point in time. Some of that money is bound to flow Oyo's way if it critically positions itself as a more affordable alternative to Lagos living, industry, and building.

Krankhead:
Continue your lamentation while.qe that are smart are taking opportunities. You don't have job, rather weeping on the internet.

Stop this ridiculousness!

Moroccoguy:
The Airport will serve as alternative to the ever congested Muritala Muhammad Airport. All I can say for now.

How? How can this airport with the many bad roads in the area, serve as an alternative to Muritala Muhammed Airport for Pete's sake? Any more the state gets would be best spent on building a high-speed passenger rail system to transport people from the Lagos airport to Ibadan, from the local airport, and back. No need to waste money that Oyo currently does not have to spend on this, for lack of a better word at this point, white elephant that has yet to prove its worth.

Esude007:
**Hello farmers, my name is Umaru Ezekiel Esude Agbetech Agro Consult chief Agronomist .
**improving productivity is a major driver as far as attaining food securty in Nigeria is concerned. But to achieve improvement in maize productivity two tenets are important.
(1) Always start with the right seed variety.
(2) You should always adhere to good Agronomic practices.
**"the purpose of this research is to check the yield potential of sc719 under good Agronomic practices

Protect your farm from cattle invasion by planting weeds poisonous to cattle(about 1 meter in width) all around the edge of your farm(length and breath). So many farms have been decimated by cattle in the last couple of years. It is high time farmers begin to more effectively defend their crops and livelihoods.

Another thing you can also do is spread rumours around through even the other farmers that you and other farmers have taken to planting poisonous grass in your farms to help curb the giants called cattle. The rumour may not work immediately but may cause the cattle herders to become wary of farms and growths in your area.

Boycotting their meat altogether is additional way of deterring them from going through your area. They have to go buy to feed their cattle and also to possibly reach your markets. If the demand for the plants are poisonous for their cattle and demand for their meat significantly reduced, they would definitely look for other places to forage and also to sell their meat.

https://extension.umn.edu/forage-harvest-and-storage/plants-poisonous-livestock

Sleekfingers:
Trash . So horse meat is cheaper than cow and ram meat abi? Do people breed horse for consumption in Nigeria? Maybe a dead horse meat . How will they be getting a dead horse meat to meet up with the demands of meat consumption? Snake meat are also expensive. ..... What's wrong with eating a donkey?

The same cow meat that costs the lives of farmers as well as all their crops to get to you? If you consider that, horse meat is cheaper.