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| 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by kettykin(op): 1:04pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
Starting a nuclear program in the South Eastern states of Nigeria could offer several strategic, economic, and technological advantages. Here are 10 potential reasons to consider such a move: 1. Energy Independence: The South Eastern states face frequent power shortages. A nuclear program could provide a reliable and consistent power source, reducing dependence on erratic power grids and fossil fuels. 2. Economic Growth: Stable and affordable energy would attract industrial investments, boost manufacturing, and create jobs, leading to overall economic growth in the region. 3. Technological Advancement: Establishing a nuclear program would promote scientific and technological innovation, helping the region develop expertise in advanced fields like nuclear physics, engineering, and safety protocols. 4. Infrastructure Development: Building nuclear power plants would require the development of supporting infrastructure such as roads, communication systems, and security networks, which could benefit the entire region. 5. Climate Change Mitigation: Nuclear power is a low-carbon energy source. By adopting nuclear energy, the South East could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global climate goals and contributing to sustainable energy solutions. 6. Energy Export Potential: With abundant nuclear-generated electricity, the region could export excess energy to other parts of Nigeria or even neighboring countries, boosting revenues. 7. Reduction in Fuel Import Costs: Nigeria spends a lot on importing fuel for electricity. A nuclear program could reduce this burden and save the region and country foreign exchange reserves. 8. Job Creation: The construction, operation, and maintenance of nuclear plants would create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across various sectors, from construction to high-skilled technical roles. 9. Enhanced Regional Security: A nuclear program could lead to the development of stringent safety and security frameworks, which could help improve regional security standards overall, especially in dealing with modern threats. 10. Energy Diversification: Diversifying the region's energy sources would make the power supply more resilient to disruptions from single-source energy failures, like gas shortages or oil price fluctuations. While starting a nuclear program would require careful planning, investment, and stringent safety measures, it holds promise for long-term energy security and economic development in the South Eastern states. They can start this independently or as a pool effort. An independently developed nuclear system will keep them immune from the ineptitude and inefficient Nigerian system . The best scientist home and abroad can be inaugurated into a committee that would advise and advance this course. There uranium rich deposits in enugu. The nuclear system will come into big use when the inevitability of Nigeria's future becomes inevitable |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Zaheertyler(m): 1:06pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
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| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by kettykin(op): 1:13pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
Zaheertyler:The Nuclear system will power water extraction and food processing businesses at a far cheaper rate . It will give light to industrial clusters, homes , businesses at a far cheaper rate than is obtainable presently |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by nairalanda1(m): 1:15pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
Most Nigerians will come and mock op. That's how we miss out on good things |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Zaheertyler(m): 1:18pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Okay then.. take the risk then and put it in a more professional way and submit to them asking for a physical meeting to explain your points Good luck |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by AlexBells(m): 1:22pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
In a country where south East is constantly targeted, building nuclear program could for now be an easy way for the enemies to annihilate the region by attacking such facilities. Don’t worry God gave us abundant sun for solar, abundant inland water for turbine, abundant breeze for wind and abundant gas for gas powered power plant for now and the foreseeable future. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by heniford2: 1:27pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
I believe in your write up we need it the whole South East and some south south states could come together to achieve this said goal. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Ojiofor: 1:30pm On Oct 12, 2024*. Modified: 4:52pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
Wonderful dream. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by kettykin(op): 1:31pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
AlexBells:..you are quite right on this but a self developed nuclear power plant will not only put igbo land on world nuclear power plan but command a bit of respect in the committee of nations, nobody plays or bullies a nuclear power even if it is for power generation. .moreover the south east need a lot to learn from Ukraine . With a deep underground tunnels where railway runs. .without the south east building such project of immense value like a steel plant, power plant, nuclear plant etc , both foreign and local power blocks will keep taking them for granted. See how the whole world is fighting a small Taiwan because of semiconductor plants and almighty China has been kept away from China. See how small Israel is exercising influence over the whole middle east. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Ebubu: 1:33pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Who will give approval for nuclear reactors in SE ? Northern dominated Nigerian government. Right now states are not mandated to pass laws for such, only the FG grants the regulatory approval. FG won't grant that because they'll think you'll eventually use it as ultimatum to be granted a republic. Or it could be seized by IPOB and their elements. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by RevDesm0ndJuju: 1:34pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
And who in their right mind will approve such for a belligerent region? The reason behind the anti nuclear energy movement in the west is mainly because it's from nuclear power reactors that enhanced nuclear bomb material are made. Secondly, in a time of conflict, nuclear power plants are prone targets as blowing one up leads to radiation exposure that is even worse than a direct conventional nuclear strike. Also the nuclear waste can be used to make so-called dirty bombs although produce lower blast yields than a nuclear bomb, are more environmentally destabilising as the waste from such blast have a half life of at least a thousand years. Giving you mongrels access to such advanced and highly sophisticated technology will open up Pandora's box. Trafficking of nuclear waste to non state actors to produce dirty nukes is a real possibility that will arise if you had such technology. Have you also considered where you will store the waste so as not to contaminate soil and ground water reservoirs and prevent leakage into the environment? Or do you think you will dump it outside your SE? Which natural source of water will you use for the plant and how will you get rid of the heavy water waste? Or you think you can discharge it directly into the Niger Delta estuaries? As it stands , only coastal states can qualify to host a nuclear power plant and none want it for a host of obvious reasons. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by ElSudani: 1:39pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:One of the most naive ideas I've ever seen on Nairaland. Not even in the US will states pursue independent nuclear programs. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by kettykin(op): 1:40pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
heniford2:This is the goal , however the enemies of the former east are too vocal and insecure whenever such alliance comes up . The former east would have been like the Asian pacific axis that has become the economic capital of the world. The would have built ports that were busy as Dubai ports, airports that would have been like Atlanta airport , steel plants , petrochemical plant etc but for the enemies of the black race . I pray such changes will take place |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by heniford2: 1:45pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:the problem was not others I had a friend said this he quote" it's the inside Rat that tells the outside Rat where fish is kept in its territory" you see we keep blaming others for not accepting us or allowing us to achieve something while we are the ones who blackmail ourselves more...the East government can achieve it if they agree no fed might will stop them. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by LegendHero(m): 1:47pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
AlexBells:Stop blaming non-existent enemy. IPOB themselves will be the first to target and destroy the nuclear site. Ever since I saw them burning a university because of rumors of IDP camp, there is nothing those guys won’t destroy. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by AlexBells(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
LegendHero:I don’t think I mentioned any particular enemy, keep the guilt rolling |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by RevDesm0ndJuju: 1:56pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:You are a natural born liar like every single one of you Ibos. Since the day Eastern Nigeria was carved out from Southern Nigeria, you Ibos saw the entire British created region as yours to dominate and oppress the so-called minorities. Immediately from its creation, Eastern Nigeria became the most restive region with virtually all non Ibo nationalities wanting to leave it for you. Western Cameroun advanced reasons why they wanted out from Nigeria altogether and they stated it was because of marginalisation by the Ibo dominated govt of Eastern Nigeria. The clamour for Calabar-Ogoja-Rivers region that includes modern states of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River quickly followed suit immediately after independence. The old Eastern Nigeria was by far the most tribally tensed region and it was all down to Ibo arrogance and marginalisation of minority peoples. Adaka Boro's seccesionist movement was driven by the Ibo coup of 1966 that saw to a total halt of the COR region movement that sought to leave the old Eastern Region. The very reason for Biafra was because you Ibos could not stand seeing the minority lands that you have come to see as your British handed down colonial estate being carved out from your yeast. This is why you declared Biafra and with it, zero support from same minority people. I don't know if it's your biafran propaganda that has beclouded you fools to still hold on to this fallacy of a united blissful Eastern Nigeria or maybe it's the unrelentless greed to annex the entire SS that is your problem. But since you only understand one language, you will be re-schooled in same language until you understand your boundaries. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by AlexBells(m): 1:56pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Nuclear plant is a very risky venture. For now shouldn’t be a priority. Nigeria is very volatile with several deranged people. They can detonate an IDE in such plants and plunge the entire region into chaos |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by RevDesm0ndJuju: 2:06pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
AlexBells:See this idiot that said here that the SS will soon be the new Palestinians. Zionist idiot thinking they can recreate Pissrael in West Africa. Even if you get your Biafra with your five states, Nigeria will dictate which economic bloc you will join. Your Biafra will not be allowed to enter any military alliance. We will dictate every sphere of your biafran existence be it in trade, diplomacy, energy and military alliance. In short, you will be West Africa's equivalent of Lesotho. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by gidgiddy: 3:37pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
RevDesm0ndJuju:South Africa is better than Nigeria, but Lesotho does not want to be part of South Africa. They are enjoying their independence despite being inside South Africa Nigeria has nothing to offer and you think the 5 states won't enjoy theur independence? As soon as Biafra gets its independence, Nigeria ceases to have any say in Biafran affairs except border control issues |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by nairalanda1(m): 3:43pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
gidgiddy:Lesotho did not want to join south Africa because round about the time the idea would have been mooted, south Africa was under white minority rule By the time black majority rule came around, it was too late Besides Lesotho was never part of south Africa Their rulers very wisely signed a protectorate agreement in the mid 19th century with the British. Same thing Botswana did. When the Union of south Africa was formed, the white minority govt could not touch either country. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by mrvitalis(m): 3:46pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Do we have Urenum? Nope We have goal and gas and that's what we should build out power block on |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by gidgiddy: 3:49pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
nairalanda1:And Igbo land was never part of Nigeria until the white man came their British colonial project called Nigeria God willing, we shall exit this failed British colony called Nigeria and regain out stolen sovereignty as an independent country |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by nairalanda1(m): 3:53pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
gidgiddy:Lesotho was never a considered part of the union of south Africa |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Kobojunkie: 3:58pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Go research other means of power generation abeg! ![]() |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Kobojunkie: 4:00pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
heniford2:LOL.... you people and forcing peoples together ehn! ![]() |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by RevDesm0ndJuju: 4:06pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
gidgiddy:We will decide whatever goes into Biafra through our ports. Even food imports from Nigeria into Biafra will only happen when your biafran govt opens an FX account in USD domiciled in CBN. Your airspace will be regulated by us since we can decide to cut you off from any air travel. Travel into Nigeria from Biafra will only be by air route to designated cities in Nigeria and visa fee of non refundable $500 valid for 2 weeks max. You must provide a valid reason for your visit and stay in Nigeria and must provide upfront proof of payment for the hotel you are staying . Overstaying a day in Nigeria will attract a fine of $150 for every day overstayed. Failure to pay will see you thrown in labour camps to pay off the fine and after duly meeting the required man hours set by the Correctional Service for your indentured Slavery , you will be banned for life from setting foot on Nigerian soil. All goods moving from Nigerian ports to Biafra will be subject to inspection and duties. Where such goods as weapons or military hardware is detected the goods will be seized and your govt fined . All military hardware required to maintain order in your Biafra will be determined by Nigeria and provided to you by the Nigerian govt . |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by sreamsense: 4:07pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
kettykin:Keep deceiving yourselves. South East is not rope for such, doing so at moment; you are only providing tools for ipob to destroy entire south east at home out of the map if they should get access to its negative usage. Ipob that never gets access to even more dangerous armunition, but already killing igbos on weekly basis from small donation they receive from igbos thinking they are doing the right things to spite Nigeria government that never even looked at their direction |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by sreamsense: 4:31pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
gidgiddy:You are still dreaming of this your Biafra that will never happen. Ipob that kills citizens for fun is still deceiving itself as fighting for one Biafra. Biafrans that are full of illiterates and unwise leaders think by killing their own people, they can instill fear into Biafrans to govern them by force and send signal to government by constantly killing igbos millitary in uniform. Ipob is an officially banned organization in Nigeria that can never hold public meetings anywhere in Nigeria. Ipob can only hold meetings in their bush camps secretly or appeared in public unannounced by masquraded as Unknown Gun Men. Ipob is a terrorist organization like bokoharam, they are only deceiving themselves about Biafra that will never happen. They will continue on this aimless venture of deceit till many of them becomes hold in 70 and 80 years of age if police and army never reach them, they earlier you understand this truth to find something useful done for your life, the better. Ipob is officially banned as terrorist organization. OPC is better than them. OPC normally collaborate with police from time to time to rid out criminals, but ipob can never even see police face to face. OPC can rent any hall or expensive hotel in Nigeria to hold their meetings, but ipob can never rent any hall or expensive hotels in Nigeria except they want to march from hotel to prison yards. Ipob can only hold their meetings secretly in the bushes where they practice cannibalism eating their victims like those previously paraded by police |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by Thomthom(m): 4:33pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
Una too dey make person laff The Nigeria and the Biafra no be the same greedy old fools go still dey rule us or rule una.. And for the OP, Nuclear Plant for country wey citizens dey collect bribe dey vote politicians Na that country you dey reason to put Nuclear Plant.. |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by gidgiddy: 4:46pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
sreamsense:Your Nigeria that the British created since 1914 is today world poverty capital, 8th most insecure country on earth and one of the most corrupt What other dream do you expect people to have other than Biafra? |
| Re: 10 Reasons South Eastern States Should Start an Independent Nuclear program by gidgiddy: 4:47pm On Oct 12, 2024 |
RevDesm0ndJuju:All these are a very small price to pay for freedom and independence from the disastrous British colony called Nigeria |
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Una too dey make person laff The Nigeria and the Biafra no be the same greedy old fools go still dey rule us or rule una.. And for the OP, Nuclear Plant for country wey citizens dey collect bribe dey vote politicians Na that country you dey reason to put Nuclear Plant..