iSlayer: How feasible is a working economically viable port in Oguta? I would actually prefer it to Onne.
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It's very viable the former governor of imo state ohakim was developing it before he was removed from office he once claimed that it was actually because of the port he was removed.
LegendHero: We are currently feasting on the SS oil to develop our region. When we make sure the oil is dried up such that it becomes useless we will set this nation on a path of secession once and for all.
Why should we break up the nation now when we can still enjoy the proceeds from crude oil? An economist maximizes his profit and use every means available to achieve optimal result.
If you all like cry from now till eternity on the matter of the Yorubas, we will let you know that working discreetly is better that shouting like a rabid dog online everytime.
So all these political cunning and betrayals of the south is all because of the oil and gas deposits in the niger delta region I thought u people claim there is oil in the south west? With all the claims of been educationally advanced than other tribes in nigeria u people are yet to even know that the oil will soon become irrelevant in just a few years from now?
Anambralstson: THE South East Region Economic Development Company, SEREDEC, has announced progress in efforts of the region to develop infranstructure and social services using private sector initiative.
In it’s three years progress report at that the 4th South East Economic Summit in Enugu on Thursday, SEREDEC itemised it’s achievements to include take-off of Enyimba Industrial city, South East rail network, Eastern medical resort hospital, South East Gas pipeline, among others.
SEREDEC under the chairmanship of former minister for power, Prof Barth Nnaji; stated that progress has continued on the Enyimba Industrial city at Aba, Abia state with the federal government formally licencing the project and a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, entered into with a Chinese Conglomerate.
SEREDEC stated that it has also signed an agreement for railway project with a team of CEOs of major UK infrastructure firm in collaboration with Nigeria based experts in rail development.
The proposed rail network is expected to take off from Onne to Aba; Aba to Ontisha through Owerri; Onitsha to Abakaliki via Awka and Enugu; Aba to Nsukka via Umuahia and Enugu. On the Gas pipeline, SEREDEC disclosed that it has engaged a team of local and foreign based experts from South East to perform a pre-feasibility study of a looped gas pipeline network that connects all the South East states.
Chairman of the Summit and former MTN chairman, Dr. Paschal Dozie, asked for more re-enforced pool of resources to make South East economically more viable. Dozie urged political leaders in the region to cooperate and embark on common-interest projects. “If you want to move fast, you move alone but when you want to get things done, you do it together,” Dozie said.
Former Adviser to the Minister of Power and Team Leader, DFID – Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility, NIAF, Programme 3, Prof Chidi Onyia said that political leaders could look beyond election promises and move to something tangible that would better the zone.
“The issue has never been lack of ideas but for the policy makers to be honest to set up a financing process for the East.
“We should look beyond election promises. If risk exposure is not too much, people will invest. We should move from political sound bite to real implementation,” Onyia suggested.
Why didn't they also include the development of the sea port in oguta that links to the atlantic ocean it's just only 18 nautical miles to the seas? The south east is not really landlocked as they have been claiming. They should also invite the Igbo man that was given a railway contract in Iraq sometime ago to help out with the railway network.
This man actually built some infrastructures in delta state but he also looted I heard he built one of the biggest hospitals in China during his 8yrs tenure. Efcc will obviously not touch him because of the billions he donated to the apc for buhari reelection.
gbengress1: The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday said he has received a letter from 35 civil society organisations calling for the immediate dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, for disobedience to constituted authority.
Mr Ganduje’s spokesperson, Abba Anwar, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES said the CSOs are concerned that Mr Sanusi is making efforts to create a state within a state.
Mr Anwar did not list the 35 CSOs but said their request was signed by Ibrahim Ali, described as the chairman of the coalition.
Mr Ganduje has sought to whittle down the influence of Mr Sanusi by creating four new emirates and appointing first-class emirs for them.
Before the new law was put in place, the emir of Kano was the only first-class emir in the state.
Mr Ganduje has defended his actions saying it was in meeting with the popular demand of residents of the state.
Critics, however, say Mr Ganduje is moving against Mr Sanusi because the latter was critical of his government and did not support his re-election.
In his statement, Mr Anwar did not indicate if the governor would commence the process to dethrone Mr Sanusi and when that would be done.
Below is Mr Anwar’s full statement.
Kano Emirates: Gov. Ganduje Receives Letter From CSOs Urging For Immediate Dethronement of Emir Sanusi II
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has received a letter from a coalition of 35 civil society groups urging him to, in the interest of protecting the sanctity of the rule of law, and the mandate given to him by Kano electorate, as a matter of urgency, start the process of dethroning the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The letter titled “Kano State Emirate Council Law, 2019 : Demand Letter” states clearly that, “The coalition of 35 Civil Society Groups under the above-mentioned group (UMBRELLA OF KANO CONCERNED CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS) are curiously studying the unfolding events in the running of Kano State affairs especially in recent time, as it relates to the lingering face-off between the Government of Kano State on one hand and the Emir of Kano on the other hand.” Reminding specifically that, matters that arose from the aftermath of Kano State High Court decision nullifying the Kano State Emirate Council Law, that was enacted by the State House of Assembly, which eventually paved way for the enactment of another Law, creating additional 4 First Class Emirates, which also empowers the Governor to take disciplinary measures against any erring emir, “…should be effected,” according to the letter.
The letter was signed by Comrade Ibrahim Ali, Chairman of the Coalition, which continues that, “Soon afterwards, the same Law which repeals all the existing Emirate Councils Laws, and consolidates it in the Kano State Emirate Council Law 2019, was again been challenged first by the purportedly 5 kingmakers from one of the 5 Emirates established by the said law.”
The letter lamented that, even the “…second litigation was initiated by the so-called Kano State Elders who indulged their group in their understanding that, the Law was aimed at distorting 1000 years of heritage or thereafter of Kano.”
After narrating all the disagreed areas in the letter, the group demands that, “That the action of the Emir of Kano Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II of continued undermining the constituted authority of the government of Kano State and its organs, is not only unconstitutional, but is an effort to create a state within a state. Which no responsible leadership will tolerate and allow to remain unabated.”
After dismissing the “Kano Elders” claim in making reference to “1000 years of heritage” the group deems it to say that that position was diversionary and only an attempt to derail from the reality, “…that the so-called elders making reference to 1000 years old heritage are completely derailing from the reality.”
They suggested that “With the recent decision of Kano State High Court, His Excellency shall proceed and ensure the full take-off of the Council of Emirs in the State. So as to stop the current distraction and generation of controversy.”
The letter seeks that, “If the Emir of Kano fails to submit to the authority of the government of Kano State, we call on the Governor of Kano State on the strongest term, to act strictly in accordance with the provision of Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 in order to heed the state forward.”
They concluded that they hope their demands and recommendations get the governor’s attention, noting and further necessary action, as provided by the Law establishing all the 4 Emirates in the state.
opportunes: President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has led a delegation of the Senate to the home of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu in Abuja. Uwajumogu died on Wednesday in Abuja.
Lawan, who led the senate delegation along side Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege and other principal officers, condoled with the late Senator’s wife, Helen Uwajumogu and other family members. Speaking at the occasion, Lawan said that the Senate will protect the ideals of late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu which he stood for as a lawmaker representing Imo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
“We represent Nigerians. The responsibility of ensuring that our people are protected, supported and promoted will continue to be our guiding light and ideal, because this is something that he worked very hard for and believed in. “This delegation is a delegation from the Senate, and I want to assure this family that we will be in this grief with you, and when you arrange for the funeral, please let us be informed of the arrangements,” Lawan said.
The Senate President added that all through Uwajumogu’s sojourn in the Senate, he remained committed to serving Nigerians and her citizens. Other members of the Senate Leadership on the delegation were: Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi; Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe; Deputy Chief Whip, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, and Deputy Minority Whip, Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u.
Senators on the delegation were: Chairman, Senate Committee on Tourism, Rochas Okorocha; Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Jibrin Barau; Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senator Aishatu Ahmed (APC, Adamawa Central), and Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North).
This man might have been murdered he has a lot of enemies back at home even rochas might be secretly happy because sen. uwajumogu was amongst those who fought against his evil agenda to impose his son in law on imo people.
EVEN IF YOU KNOW ABOUT HIS HEALTH CHALLENGE, DONT WISH HIM DEATH.
ROCHAS STOP NOW.
WE WERE CLASSMATES IN SCHOOL AND I HAVE CALLED HIS FAMILY TO CONFIRM.
STOP FAKE NEWS.
HUMAN LIFE IS SACRED!
SETTLE YOUR DIFFERENCES AND DON'T WISH EACH OTHER DEATH
If the "Hate Speech Bill" is passed into law, the politicians will be the first to be hanged on the gallows. Imagine what a fellow sitting senator is doing to another. The most annoying part is that they were once best buddies.
Are u for real why has the family members not come out to deny the rumors?
Is this not the agreement fayemi reached with fulani billionaires who sponsored him to win the governorship election to establish fulani ruga settlements in ekiti state?
Made4NaijaM4N: Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has shared a video where pellets from the bullets wounds she sustained during an alleged assassin attack were being removed.
While sharing the video on her IG page, the actress praised God for helping her to narrowly escape death.
In Nigeria if u are not in very powerful position of authority to get maximum police or military proctection u better know the kind of trouble u bring on urself you can easily be cut short at moment. I really hope she has learnt the hard way.
We are all Nigerians and as a Nigerian you are entitled to your opinion because Nigeria is Your/our country.....
Nigeria custom service(NCS) closed Nigeria borders for goods not to enter the country hoping we can do it own our own without the help of other countries forgetting that we do not not adequate technology in the country, that aside....
How many of our leaders can patronize Ofada Rice, Aba made shoes, Aba made suits/clothes? That aside....
Now we have INNOSON Motors in Nigeria, well made cars of different sizes, Nigerian government wants Nigeria made products and still can't patronize INNOSON but can think of Hyundai manufacturing plant in Nigeria...
We need to shun tribalism and focus on how to make Nigeria a better place for everyone because the Nigerian government can't Call on a Cement manufacturing company outside Nigeria to come build its cement manufacturing plant in Nigeria because DANGOTE is involved already.... Even IBETO cement is now a history in Nigeria not to talk of invitng a Cement manufacturing company outside Nigeria to come build its cement manufacturing plant here....
What will happen to our leaders if the use INNOSSON motors as their official cars?. But the will kick against it if presented or suggested by a lawmaker to be passed into law..
Can South Korea allow INNOSON motors to build it's INNOSON manufacturing plant There?.
Tribalism is one of our problems in Nigeria....
Patronize Nigerian products irrespective of tribe.... C ~NICKI AGUMS
The federal govt and some state govts have been patronizing innoson besides I don't think innoson even have the capacity to meet the demand of the Nigerian market. Hyaundai establishing a plant in Nigeria will help create more jobs for unemployed nigerian youths.
So the efcc is now encouraging street trading which many state govts have since banned how did we get here? Why can't they celebrate young Nigerian enterprenures who really doing great home and abroad?
Taxing all the rich people in Nigeria mercilessly will never drive away extreme poverty in Nigeria. The major cause of poverty in Nigeria is simply corrupt politicians and lack of political will to replicate and implement policies that has worked in other developing nations. Why can't he start from cutting down the huge salaries and allowances his fellow politicians are collecting monthly as ministers, governors, senators etc if he is really sincere? Many so called rich men in this country started from scratch without any support from the govt yet u want to tax them mercilessly to kill their businesses. I know of one very rich man in my village that single handedly tarred all the roads that's leading to my village yet we have a govt who are supposed to be responsible for such which other tax is greater than that?
This is exactly what a major general did in this country 36yrs ago today he is being celebrated by religious extremists, zombies and tribal supremacists.
obembet: The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, asked politicians interested in contesting the 2023 general elections to work hard because he would not allow electoral malpractices.
He asked those who may be planning to use their offices or security agencies to subvert the will of the people to have a rethink because he would not allow them to have their way.
Buhari handed down the warning while receiving top government officials at his official residence inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to commemorate his 77th birthday.
Linda hope u now see how it should be done? This clearly shows that ur younger sister is more wiser and responsible than u, i never believed u will end up to be a baby mama.
lalasticlala: Nollywood actor, John Paul Nwadike has acquired US citizenship and he's so happy to announce it.
Sharing photos and video from the occasion, the elated Nwadike wrote:
JohnPaul Nwadike had acted in many Nollywood movies before he relocated to the United States of America. The Nollywood movie that brought him to limelight was 'Blood Of The Orphan'.
He welcomed twin boys with his wife few years ago. They are blessed with 3 sons.
If every indigenous nigerian succeeds in running away from this buhari's next level who then will now stay behind and defend our ancestral lands from the planed fulani islamization and conquest agenda?
Mrsoundoro: Dangote buys 800 of its trucks from ANAMMCO AssemblyPlant in Enugu. The different bits of the trucks were imported with Naira from the currency swap deal to save our reserves.
N-Power workers were trained there by Chinese to assemble trucks. 200 workers recalled from redundancy.
christm386: Am just hoping we are not this stupid, Nigerians claim to be smart but in reality an average Nigerian z dumb AF, tribalism no go green Una see truth, spits, my highest regret in this life is being a citizen of this stupid country, full with stupid people, mtcwwwwww
Op really needs to stop embarrassing himself in public I used to be amongst those who once believed that major general buhari was really dead but a careful study of the whole situation made me change my mind. With the kind of money and good foriegn medical treatments that buhari have access to can make him actually look far younger than his real age.
ajibola1979: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole has attacked the Nigeria Police for allegedly providing shield for thugs to ignite violence that rocked Bénin City on Friday.
Comrade Oshiomhole said the police watched as thugs gained access to the Bénin Airport with the intention of preventing him from arriving Bénin City to attend a rally of the All Progressives Congress.
Oshiomhole who spoke to newsmen at his Bénin City resident did not however attend the rally where former PDP members were received into the party.
He was said to have been technically placed under house arrest.
Speaking to newsmen after the rally, Oshiomhole stated that he was not under any house arrest. Comrade Oshiomhole said the Police planned to create mayhem so that they could blame him and also refused to provide security for him.
“The leadership quality of a man is tested under excessive provocation. If it was my old self, I will not only go there but I will make speech that by now the battle line is drawn. As National Chairman, I had to pay the price by abstaining from going there so that I deny the IG and Edo Police Command to go and kill people and blame it on me........Read further on
[quote author=clarocuzioo post=84867940]I have always said this and I will say it again and again, why don't the proponets if Islam, sharia and it's tenets push for a completely Islamic country, that will seperate them from Christian country, where they will practice Islam and Sharia in full without any form of interference or misunderstanding.
Anybody that violates their Islamic and Sharia law will be dully punished according to Sharia dictates.
The greatest Irony is that those pushing for Islam and Sharia when they want to go for medical tourism or vacation, will rush to America and Europe and other non Islamic countries, avoiding countries like Oman, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria etc that are core Muslim countries.[/quote
Their hypocrisy and deception is too glary for the world to see.
Politics › Re: South-East Makes Progress On Self Development, Rail Network by Mrexcell(m): 5:27pm On Dec 20, 2019
