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Random Thoughts on the Southeast: A Region of Untapped Potential - omobabaijebu

I’ve never seen a region with so much to offer yet so underutilized as the southeastern part of Nigeria. No disrespect to my brothers, leaders, and friends from the Southeast, but the truth must be told: the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the Southeast doesn’t come close to reflecting its true potential.

Having visited nearly every senatorial district in the region, I often find myself wanting to knock on the doors of state governors, or better yet, gently tap them on the head (no offense, of course) and ask them to wake up!

Take Ebonyi State, for example. It has the potential to be the agricultural powerhouse of the Southeast. Imagine encouraging local farmers, getting more people into agriculture, and setting up facilities like rice mills, palm oil mills, and cassava processing plants in places like Okigwe, Arochukwu, or Osisioma. In just five years, the Southeast could become self-sufficient in rice production and even export to other regions.

A modular refinery in Obehie could revolutionize production. With strategic planning, the five southeastern states could allocate a fraction of their IGR to purchase crude oil from the federal government. The benefits? Employment opportunities, increased revenue, and greater economic independence for the region.

And what about Aba, Owerri, and Enugu? These cities are ripe for a thriving fashion industry. With the talent and creativity already present in Aba’s famous markets, why not establish a Southeastern clothing and footwear brand? Imagine exporting “Made in Southeast Nigeria” shoes and clothes across the country and beyond. It’s not just a dream

Enugu, on the other hand, is a hidden gem for tourism. The iconic Nike Lake could be revamped into a world-class tourist attraction. With its stunning landscapes, the city could also promote activities like hiking, skating, and other recreational adventures. Trust me, tourists will come flocking!

Yes, there are challenges, including the unfortunate issues with “Unknown Gunmen” (UGM). But let’s be honest, when a government takes development seriously, even the most stubborn challenges can be addressed. A functional Southeast Development Commission could spearhead these efforts, transforming the region into Nigeria’s version of China, a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth.

The potential is there, waiting to be unleashed. It’s time to maximize the economic strengths of the Southeast and let it shine as the beacon it’s meant to be.

- Omobabaijebu

Laspotect247:
Random Thoughts on the Southeast: A Region of Untapped Potential - omobabaijebu

I’ve never seen a region with so much to offer yet so underutilized as the southeastern part of Nigeria. No disrespect to my brothers, leaders, and friends from the Southeast, but the truth must be told: the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the Southeast doesn’t come close to reflecting its true potential.

Having visited nearly every senatorial district in the region, I often find myself wanting to knock on the doors of state governors, or better yet, gently tap them on the head (no offense, of course) and ask them to wake up!

Take Ebonyi State, for example. It has the potential to be the agricultural powerhouse of the Southeast. Imagine encouraging local farmers, getting more people into agriculture, and setting up facilities like rice mills, palm oil mills, and cassava processing plants in places like Okigwe, Arochukwu, or Osisioma. In just five years, the Southeast could become self-sufficient in rice production and even export to other regions.

A modular refinery in Obehie could revolutionize production. With strategic planning, the five southeastern states could allocate a fraction of their IGR to purchase crude oil from the federal government. The benefits? Employment opportunities, increased revenue, and greater economic independence for the region.

And what about Aba, Owerri, and Enugu? These cities are ripe for a thriving fashion industry. With the talent and creativity already present in Aba’s famous markets, why not establish a Southeastern clothing and footwear brand? Imagine exporting “Made in Southeast Nigeria” shoes and clothes across the country and beyond. It’s not just a dream

Enugu, on the other hand, is a hidden gem for tourism. The iconic Nike Lake could be revamped into a world-class tourist attraction. With its stunning landscapes, the city could also promote activities like hiking, skating, and other recreational adventures. Trust me, tourists will come flocking!

Yes, there are challenges, including the unfortunate issues with “Unknown Gunmen” (UGM). But let’s be honest, when a government takes development seriously, even the most stubborn challenges can be addressed. A functional Southeast Development Commission could spearhead these efforts, transforming the region into Nigeria’s version of China, a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth.

The potential is there, waiting to be unleashed. It’s time to maximize the economic strengths of the Southeast and let it shine as the beacon it’s meant to be.

- Omobabaijebu

Why should we Tax our people more when what we gain from FAAC is enough to run basic government...

I am believer in heavy tax 100% but 90% of igbos don't believe in tax and government don't push it

The idea is simply since FAAC is ok allow businesses tax break to grow simple

The main question is those states with substantially higher IGR are they more developed than South East? Are they doing better in developmental index?

It's like telling a man who runs a company that the salary he pays himself is too small that he should pay himself more to appear rich

mrvitalis:
Why should we Tax our people more when what we gain from FAAC is enough to run basic government...

I am believer in heavy tax 100% but 90% of igbos don't believe in tax and government don't push it

The idea is simply since FAAC is ok allow businesses tax break to grow simple

The main question is those states with substantially higher IGR are they more developed than South East? Are they doing better in developmental index?

It's like telling a man who runs a company that the salary he pays himself is too small that he should pay himself more to appear rich

There's an unwritten agreement between your governors and your people that whatever allocation derived from the federal purse which is gotten mostly from outside the SE is exclusively for the governor to spend and recoup his investment in running for office .

This is why there is hardly any tax regime in Ibo land and at the same time the Ibo populace not holding their governors to account since the money misappropriated by your thieving governors never came out from your pockets or from resources in your states.

The north on the other hand is a different ball game since the Proletariat up there hold their own governors to account over federal allocations but at the same time are not ready to be taxed. This is why the north elects far better leaders than your SE.

DomPerignon:
There's an unwritten agreement between your governors and your people that whatever allocation derived from the federal purse which is gotten mostly from outside the SE is exclusively for the governor to spend and recoup his investment in running for office .

This is why there is hardly any tax regime in Ibo land and at the same time the Ibo populace not holding their governors to account since the money misappropriated by your thieving governors never came out from your pockets or from resources in your states.

The north on the other hand is a different ball game since the Proletariat up there hold their own governors to account over federal allocations but at the same time are not ready to be taxed. This is why the north elects far better leaders than your SE.

How do you measure better leaders? By performance right?

Tell me in which developmental index which is as a result of governance is North better than South East I dare you

Laspotect247:
Random Thoughts on the Southeast: A Region of Untapped Potential - omobabaijebu

I’ve never seen a region with so much to offer yet so underutilized as the southeastern part of Nigeria. No disrespect to my brothers, leaders, and friends from the Southeast, but the truth must be told: the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the Southeast doesn’t come close to reflecting its true potential.

Having visited nearly every senatorial district in the region, I often find myself wanting to knock on the doors of state governors, or better yet, gently tap them on the head (no offense, of course) and ask them to wake up!

Take Ebonyi State, for example. It has the potential to be the agricultural powerhouse of the Southeast. Imagine encouraging local farmers, getting more people into agriculture, and setting up facilities like rice mills, palm oil mills, and cassava processing plants in places like Okigwe, Arochukwu, or Osisioma. In just five years, the Southeast could become self-sufficient in rice production and even export to other regions.

A modular refinery in Obehie could revolutionize production. With strategic planning, the five southeastern states could allocate a fraction of their IGR to purchase crude oil from the federal government. The benefits? Employment opportunities, increased revenue, and greater economic independence for the region.

And what about Aba, Owerri, and Enugu? These cities are ripe for a thriving fashion industry. With the talent and creativity already present in Aba’s famous markets, why not establish a Southeastern clothing and footwear brand? Imagine exporting “Made in Southeast Nigeria” shoes and clothes across the country and beyond. It’s not just a dream

Enugu, on the other hand, is a hidden gem for tourism. The iconic Nike Lake could be revamped into a world-class tourist attraction. With its stunning landscapes, the city could also promote activities like hiking, skating, and other recreational adventures. Trust me, tourists will come flocking!

Yes, there are challenges, including the unfortunate issues with “Unknown Gunmen” (UGM). But let’s be honest, when a government takes development seriously, even the most stubborn challenges can be addressed. A functional Southeast Development Commission could spearhead these efforts, transforming the region into Nigeria’s version of China, a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth.

The potential is there, waiting to be unleashed. It’s time to maximize the economic strengths of the Southeast and let it shine as the beacon it’s meant to be.

- Omobabaijebu

Oga there's zero potential in the SE.

Take Ebonyi state for example. This is a state like all SE states that has a very high human population density. Early child marriages and polygamy plus mass illiteracy is the reason why Ebonyi is largely agrarian in nature. That high population density that is exacerbated by an exploding population brought about by child marriage and polygamy has seen the contest for the fixed available land gone very violent. Introduction of more profitable rice farming has seen to communities rising up against each other in violent disputes over land. As I type this, there are communities in Ebonyi that have been vacated owing to constant intra communal clashes. Ebonyi is also one of the states outside Lagos that has no existing forests anymore. All of it has been cleared for farming activities because the vast majority of Ebonyi people are not educated or skilled and rely mostly on agriculture. The introduction of rice cultivation has put more demand for the scarce land. Add the exploding population brought about by polygamy , early child marriage and a high fertility rate amongst their women and girl folks and you have a disaster in the making that will haunt Ebonyi and the SE in future. The mass iliteracy among Ebonyi youth is why they are the ones making the bulk of IPOB terrorists.

As per Imo, outside Owerri township, every other place is hostile to outsiders. You will stick out like a sore thumb in places like Mbaise if you ever go visit there outside attending a marriage or burial ceremony. This applies to Abia state and Anambra as well. As for Anambra, the level of criminality there is not something an outsider can understand. You are going to get a rude cultural shock trying to go about your daily life in places like Awka and Onistha that are the main cosmopolitan areas of the state. Straying outside of these areas, you will get the cold treatment that is reserved for non indigenes of the community plus a hefty dose of Ibo discrimination if you are not from the SE.

Enugu is sort of tame when considering it in comparison to other SE states. Places like Enugu city and Nnsuka ain't that bad but outside Tourism and Education , you have zero business there.

But one of the most compelling reasons why the SE zone is generally a No-Go-Area for non Ibos is because they discriminate heavily against non Ibos. If you start a novelty business in the SE , you are rest assured that their thriving entrepreneurs will copy it and when they do, their people will rather patronise their own than yours.

It's for this reason that SE hardly sees any investment from others in Nigeria into the zone.

mrvitalis:
How do you measure better leaders? By performance right?

Tell me in which developmental index which is as a result of governance is North better than South East I dare you

I have been to several states in the north and they have better state funded infrastructure than in your SE.

Although there's not much priority in education in the north because it's almost a lost cause to get most of these northerners to attend formal western education , but those who embrace it get high support from their governors. In your SE , your governors also do not priotize state funding for education. Education has never been free in your SE and the governors there have left the responsibility solely in the hands of private schools. So in retrospect, you governors have near zero social responsibility to those who elected them. This is why the only projects you will see your governors embarking on are road construction because that's the only thing their people deserve and because of the potential for huge kickbacks from constructing roads.

DomPerignon:
I have been to several states in the north and they have better state funded infrastructure than in your SE.

Although there's not much priority in education in the north because it's almost a lost cause to get most of these northerners to attend formal western education , but those who embrace it get high support from their governors. In your SE , your governors also do not priotize state funding for education. Education has never been free in your SE and the governors there have left the responsibility solely in the hands of private schools. So in retrospect, you governors have near zero social responsibility to those who elected them. This is why the only projects you will see your governors embarking on are road construction because that's the only thing their people deserve and because of the potential for huge kickbacks from constructing roads.

When you people talk about infrastructure I laughed.. Which city in the North that u want to compare to South East... Even South West of you take out Lagos

I called out people here for months Ikpeazu that igbos abuse I challenged people from Ekiti and osun... For every project their governors did in those two state I would bring 2 Ikpeazu did..


Please name the northern state with better infrastructure please I dare you... Is it by building needless flyover ?

South East Cities expand freaking rapidly so infrastructure are slow to get to the new area and our people blow it out of proportion to get government attention

Bro don't go there

mrvitalis:
When you people talk about infrastructure I laughed.. Which city in the North that u want to compare to South East... Even South West of you take out Lagos

I called out people here for months Ikpeazu that igbos abuse I challenged people from Ekiti and osun... For every project their governors did in those two state I would bring 2 Ikpeazu did..


Please name the northern state with better infrastructure please I dare you... Is it by building needless flyover ?

South East Cities expand freaking rapidly so infrastructure are slow to get to the new area and our people blow it out of proportion to get government attention

Bro don't go there

Guy, ordinary Gombe state has better public infrastructure than all the substandard rubbish your governors comission that are meant solely as embezzlement and money laundry conduits . Look at the mad conpetitiion among your governors in building substandard flyovers for example. Even every road project embarked on by your now messiah one watch wearing Obi never survived his adminstration .

SE people need to hold their own governors to account and stop thinking Federal Govt nah their papa.

What will you then say of a state like Akwa Ibom that outside of a federal Prison and military barrack there's zero federal presence.

No federal universities institutions, medical centres NADA!

But Akwa Ibom is doing far better than all your SE states combined and they are not crying of federal neglect like you guys do everyday despite the fact that the federal govt has invested heavily in your region over the years more than the entire SS zone.

DomPerignon:
Guy, ordinary Gombe state has better public infrastructure than all the substandard rubbish your governors comission that are meant solely as embezzlement and money laundry conduits . Look at the mad conpetitiion among your governors in building substandard flyovers for example. Even every road project embarked on by your now messiah one watch wearing Obi never survived his adminstration .

SE people need to hold their own governors to account and stop thinking Federal Govt nah their papa.

What will you then say of a state like Akwa Ibom that outside of a federal Prison and military barrack there's zero federal presence.

No federal universities institutions, medical centres NADA!

But Akwa Ibom is doing far better than all your SE states combined and they are not crying of federal neglect like you guys do everyday despite the fact that the federal govt has invested heavily in your region over the years more than the entire SS zone.

Bros u know why I hate personal observations? They can be biased as hell

Do you have data to back it up

Let's not use personal opinions let's use facts

Do you have any?

mrvitalis:
Bros u know why I hate personal observations? They can be biased as hell

Do you have data to back it up

Let's not use personal opinions let's use facts

Do you have any?

Dankwaba and lamido of both Gombe and Jigawa respectively were once hailed for their laudable projects .

These are facts .

And before you bring Obi as being hailed by the jaundiced brown envelope press in the south as a "performing governor" note that the two former governors I mentioned got their accolades from the World Bank Nigeria monitoring desk.

So what more evidence do you need?

DomPerignon:
Dankwaba and lamido of both Gombe and Jigawa respectively were once hailed for their laudable projects .

These are facts .

And before you bring Obi as being hailed by the jaundiced brown envelope press in the south as a "performing governor" note that the two former governors I mentioned got their accolades from the World Bank Nigeria monitoring desk.

So what more evidence do you need?

They were hailed? Lol so hailing is now a measure of performance Lmaooo

Bro there is only one acceptable measurement of government performance and that's SDGs growth

Any other things is ur emotional opinion

Bros u are a Yoruba man... What's your state let's compare to my IMO

Stat for stat

They’ll never talk about their brown roof region

I was in ondo state for 6 years : 2000- 20006

There were only two industries in the state capital . Limca factory at ondo road and another one before Ilesha Garage

Then lots of sawmills

Just 2 factories in the capital Akure , which is the biggest town in the state

They all hide under Lagos IGR to claim nonsense.

Luckily for them , ondo has oil. What does Osun and Ekiti have ?

The airport they’ve been building at Osun State since aregbesola’s time is still uncompleted.

Anambra completed its airport without any help from FG

Even Ebonyi, the poorest south east state has a functioning airport .

BitterTruth0001:
They’ll never talk about their brown roof region

I was in ondo state for 6 years : 2000- 20006

There were only two industries in the state capital . Limca factory at ondo road and another one before Ilesha Garage

Then lots of sawmills

Just 2 factories in the capital Akure , which is the biggest town in the state

They all hide under Lagos IGR to claim nonsense.

Luckily for them , ondo has oil. What does Osun and Ekiti have ?

The airport they’ve been building at Osun State since aregbesola’s time is still uncompleted.

Anambra completed its airport without any help from FG

Even Ebonyi, the poorest south east state has a functioning airport .

Ondo state is far richer than all your yeast combined

It has the longest sandy beach coastline in Nigeria and with the coastal road in construction it will become a prime real estate and tourism sector.

Ondo also has large swaths of tropical rain forests that have natural timber.

Ondo has the largest bitumen tar pits in the world and has large gas and oil reserves yet to be tapped. The state is also blessed with several mineral deposits and precious stones.

I will take Akure any day over any state capital in your yeast

mrvitalis:
When you people talk about infrastructure I laughed.. Which city in the North that u want to compare to South East... Even South West of you take out Lagos

I called out people here for months Ikpeazu that igbos abuse I challenged people from Ekiti and osun... For every project their governors did in those two state I would bring 2 Ikpeazu did..


Please name the northern state with better infrastructure please I dare you... Is it by building needless flyover ?

South East Cities expand freaking rapidly so infrastructure are slow to get to the new area and our people blow it out of proportion to get government attention

Bro don't go there

A well travelled Igbo man will even laugh at you for making this statement. Most of the northern states has more and better infrastructure compared to southeast. The challenges the north's are facing are high poverty rate, illiteracy and high level of insecurity.

DomPerignon:
Ondo state is far richer than all your yeast combined

It has the longest sandy beach coastline in Nigeria and with the coastal road in construction it will become a prime real estate and tourism sector.

Ondo also has large swaths of tropical rain forests that have natural timber.

Ondo has the largest bitumen tar pits in the world and has large gas and oil reserves yet to be tapped. The state is also blessed with several mineral deposits and precious stones.

I will take Akure any day over any state capital in your yeast

You finally reveal yourself as the bigot you are……sandy beach and forest and all the other garbage you listed there does not counter what the person you quoted stated, the state is dead industrially
Remove the log in your eyes before you talk about the speck in mine
The whole SW apart from Lagos is a sleepy laid back dead zone…..facts

mrvitalis:
Why should we Tax our people more when what we gain from FAAC is enough to run basic government...

I am believer in heavy tax 100% but 90% of igbos don't believe in tax and government don't push it

The idea is simply since FAAC is ok allow businesses tax break to grow simple

The main question is those states with substantially higher IGR are they more developed than South East? Are they doing better in developmental index?

It's like telling a man who runs a company that the salary he pays himself is too small that he should pay himself more to appear rich

You’re only making Agulu excuse because SE is at the bottom of the ecosystem..

Mind you, it has always been like that, right from the era of Nnamdi Azikwe, SE has always been a barren land with almost zero to offer Nigeria. This is one of the reasons Nnamdi Azikwe never has the urge to become the premier leader of the eastern region, instead, he came to prostrate to western leaders that he would love to be a premier leader of the west..

Ask yourself, why would Azikwe abandon SE and then travel many miles to the west to beg the western leaders to let him become their premier leader? If eastern region is productive, won’t Azikwe love to be it premier leader?

The western leaders asked him why wanting to become premier leader of the west... Azikwe said it cuz he’s vibrant and knowledgeable... The western leaders simply told him to use his knowledge to go rule & develop his region..

When Azikwe left back to eastern region, his people asked him what was the response they gave him, instead of him to tell the truth, he simply told them they didn’t want him to rule the west because he’s an Igbo man... That was the beginning of how Igbos developed this victim mentality..

You claimed you got the knowledge. They told you to go use your knowledge to develop your region... What’s bad about that?

itsIYKE:
You finally reveal yourself as the bigot you are……sandy beach and forest and all the other garbage you listed there does not counter what the person you quoted stated, the state is dead industrially
Remove the log in your eyes before you talk about the speck in mine
The whole SW apart from Lagos is a sleepy laid back dead zone…..facts

But your people keep moving in droves to same SW.

How can you be flocking from Dubai to Shit creek Tora Bora?

Jamestown123:
A well travelled Igbo man will even laugh at you for making this statement. Most of the northern states has more and better infrastructure compared to southeast. The challenges the north's are facing are high poverty rate, illiteracy and high level of insecurity.

Listen to yourself again, read what you wrote

There is no northern city that can compete with Enugu none

Outside the city centres the rest 90% are slums the city centres where u have like 10 double lane roads are few flyovers are empty mostly

I have traveled more northern state than an average Nigerian so chill

mrvitalis:
Why should we Tax our people more when what we gain from FAAC is enough to run basic government...

I am believer in heavy tax 100% but 90% of igbos don't believe in tax and government don't push it

The idea is simply since FAAC is ok allow businesses tax break to grow simple

The main question is those states with substantially higher IGR are they more developed than South East? Are they doing better in developmental index?

It's like telling a man who runs a company that the salary he pays himself is too small that he should pay himself more to appear rich

No state outside the Southeast with a higher IGR is doing better than any Southeast state on almost all developmental indices

PulaPower:
You’re only making Agulu excuse because SE is at the bottom of the ecosystem..

Mind you, it has always been like that, right from the era of Nnamdi Azikwe, SE has always been a barren land with almost zero to offer Nigeria. This is one of the reasons Nnamdi Azikwe never has the urge to become the premier leader of the eastern region, instead, he came to prostrate to western leaders that he would love to be a premier leader of the west..

Ask yourself, why would Azikwe abandon SE and then travel many miles to the west to beg the western leaders to let him become their premier leader? If eastern region is productive, won’t Azikwe love to be it premier leader?

The western leaders asked him why wanting to become premier leader of the west... Azikwe said it cuz he’s vibrant and knowledgeable... The western leaders simply told him to use his knowledge to go rule & develop his region..

When Azikwe left back to eastern region, his people asked him what was the response they gave him, instead of him to tell the truth, he simply told them they didn’t want him to rule the west because he’s an Igbo man... That was the beginning of how Igbos developed this victim mentality..

You claimed you got the knowledge. They told you to go use your knowledge to develop your region... What’s bad about that?

This trait in them is what exactly that they can only proffer unsolicited advise and critisicm outside their yeast and absolve their failure governors by blaming FG for neglect .

Developers that claim their region is the richest but refuse to remain in their Dubai of Africa region but will rather want to go and develop other regions.

No be crase be that?

The age-long advice of charity begins at home is lacking in them.

DomPerignon:
But your people keep moving in droves to same SW.

How can you be flocking from Dubai to Shit creek Tora Bora?

My people can be found all over the world, there is nothing special about your brown roof wasteland

DomPerignon:
This trait in them is what exactly that they can only proffer unsolicited advise and critisicm outside their yeast and absolve their failure governors by blaming FG for neglect .

Developers that claim their region is the richest but refuse to remain in their Dubai of Africa region but will rather want to go and develop other regions.

No be crase be that?

The age-long advice of charity begins at home is lacking in them.

What an irony that one of your kind opened this thread to commit the same sins you just condemned, remove the log is your eyes before telling me about the speck in mine

itsIYKE:
What an irony that one of your kind opened this thread to commit the same sins you just condemned, remove the log is your eyes before telling me about the speck in mine

I am as Yoruba as the 0koro impostor OP.

As you should be aware now...Only Delta State gets what five SE states get every month? Compare both.... No dey rush come show your mumu online, na Social media be this!

If you no believe my words, go ask a sitting senator of Nigeria; Ned Nwoko!

DomPerignon:
There's an unwritten agreement between your governors and your people that whatever allocation derived from the federal purse which is gotten mostly from outside the SE is exclusively for the governor to spend and recoup his investment in running for office .

This is why there is hardly any tax regime in Ibo land and at the same time the Ibo populace not holding their governors to account since the money misappropriated by your thieving governors never came out from your pockets or from resources in your states.

The north on the other hand is a different ball game since the Proletariat up there hold their own governors to account over federal allocations but at the same time are not ready to be taxed. This is why the north elects far better leaders than your SE.

itsIYKE:
My people can be found all over the world, there is nothing special about your brown roof wasteland

Yes.

Ibo worldwide minus their SE .

Bigkoko:
As you should be aware now...Only Delta State gets what five SE states get every month? Compare both.... No dey rush come show your mumu online, na Social media be this!

If you no believe my words, go ask a sitting senator of Nigeria; Ned Nwoko!

When did that start?

Delta and all SS oil producing states only began collecting 13% during Yaradua's tenure.

Prior to that, every SE state got far more from FG based on population .


You have been leaching on SS longer than you will admit.

Laspotect247:
Random Thoughts on the Southeast: A Region of Untapped Potential - omobabaijebu

I’ve never seen a region with so much to offer yet so underutilized as the southeastern part of Nigeria. No disrespect to my brothers, leaders, and friends from the Southeast, but the truth must be told: the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the Southeast doesn’t come close to reflecting its true potential.

Having visited nearly every senatorial district in the region, I often find myself wanting to knock on the doors of state governors, or better yet, gently tap them on the head (no offense, of course) and ask them to wake up!

Take Ebonyi State, for example. It has the potential to be the agricultural powerhouse of the Southeast. Imagine encouraging local farmers, getting more people into agriculture, and setting up facilities like rice mills, palm oil mills, and cassava processing plants in places like Okigwe, Arochukwu, or Osisioma. In just five years, the Southeast could become self-sufficient in rice production and even export to other regions.

A modular refinery in Obehie could revolutionize production. With strategic planning, the five southeastern states could allocate a fraction of their IGR to purchase crude oil from the federal government. The benefits? Employment opportunities, increased revenue, and greater economic independence for the region.

And what about Aba, Owerri, and Enugu? These cities are ripe for a thriving fashion industry. With the talent and creativity already present in Aba’s famous markets, why not establish a Southeastern clothing and footwear brand? Imagine exporting “Made in Southeast Nigeria” shoes and clothes across the country and beyond. It’s not just a dream

Enugu, on the other hand, is a hidden gem for tourism. The iconic Nike Lake could be revamped into a world-class tourist attraction. With its stunning landscapes, the city could also promote activities like hiking, skating, and other recreational adventures. Trust me, tourists will come flocking!

Yes, there are challenges, including the unfortunate issues with “Unknown Gunmen” (UGM). But let’s be honest, when a government takes development seriously, even the most stubborn challenges can be addressed. A functional Southeast Development Commission could spearhead these efforts, transforming the region into Nigeria’s version of China, a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth.

The potential is there, waiting to be unleashed. It’s time to maximize the economic strengths of the Southeast and let it shine as the beacon it’s meant to be.

- Omobabaijebu

That is why we want our own total autonomy in whichever name you call it

DomPerignon:
Ondo state is far richer than all your yeast combined

It has the longest sandy beach coastline in Nigeria and with the coastal road in construction it will become a prime real estate and tourism sector.

Ondo also has large swaths of tropical rain forests that have natural timber.

Ondo has the largest bitumen tar pits in the world and has large gas and oil reserves yet to be tapped. The state is also blessed with several mineral deposits and precious stones.

I will take Akure any day over any state capital in your yeast

Lol no production. You’re listing forests and oil reserves YET to be tapped.

Listing coastal road

You’re not serious

DomPerignon:
Yes.

Ibo worldwide minus their SE .

You already insinuated the SE is one of the most densely populated regions…..are you about to speak from both sides of your mouth? Cos I understand that’s what people from your side do best

You correct am for one side, he mumu go show up in another form!

Awon ndi leeching....but you still dey leech on your poor mother food. Go work and rent house and feed your self. sitting all day at home pressing phone and supporting foolishness will not help you or your innocent parents joor. Make we start from there first

DomPerignon:
When did that start?

Delta and all SS oil producing states only began collecting 13% during Yaradua's tenure.

Prior to that, every SE state got far more from FG based on population .


You have been leaching on SS longer than you will admit.

Laspotect247:
Random Thoughts on the Southeast: A Region of Untapped Potential - omobabaijebu

I’ve never seen a region with so much to offer yet so underutilized as the southeastern part of Nigeria. No disrespect to my brothers, leaders, and friends from the Southeast, but the truth must be told: the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the Southeast doesn’t come close to reflecting its true potential.

Having visited nearly every senatorial district in the region, I often find myself wanting to knock on the doors of state governors, or better yet, gently tap them on the head (no offense, of course) and ask them to wake up!

Take Ebonyi State, for example. It has the potential to be the agricultural powerhouse of the Southeast. Imagine encouraging local farmers, getting more people into agriculture, and setting up facilities like rice mills, palm oil mills, and cassava processing plants in places like Okigwe, Arochukwu, or Osisioma. In just five years, the Southeast could become self-sufficient in rice production and even export to other regions.

A modular refinery in Obehie could revolutionize production. With strategic planning, the five southeastern states could allocate a fraction of their IGR to purchase crude oil from the federal government. The benefits? Employment opportunities, increased revenue, and greater economic independence for the region.

And what about Aba, Owerri, and Enugu? These cities are ripe for a thriving fashion industry. With the talent and creativity already present in Aba’s famous markets, why not establish a Southeastern clothing and footwear brand? Imagine exporting “Made in Southeast Nigeria” shoes and clothes across the country and beyond. It’s not just a dream

Enugu, on the other hand, is a hidden gem for tourism. The iconic Nike Lake could be revamped into a world-class tourist attraction. With its stunning landscapes, the city could also promote activities like hiking, skating, and other recreational adventures. Trust me, tourists will come flocking!

Yes, there are challenges, including the unfortunate issues with “Unknown Gunmen” (UGM). But let’s be honest, when a government takes development seriously, even the most stubborn challenges can be addressed. A functional Southeast Development Commission could spearhead these efforts, transforming the region into Nigeria’s version of China, a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth.

The potential is there, waiting to be unleashed. It’s time to maximize the economic strengths of the Southeast and let it shine as the beacon it’s meant to be.

- Omobabaijebu

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The main issue affecting south east, is the influence from the centre ( federal level)
If south east was an independent region, it will be in same level with developed countries.
Politics of bitterness and exclusion won't make the country grow.

Bigkoko:
You correct am for one side, he mumu go show up in another form!

Awon ndi leeching....but you still dey leech on your poor mother food. Go work and rent house and feed your self. sitting all day at home pressing phone and supporting foolishness will not help you or your innocent parents joor. Make we start from there first

This is a fact of history.

Oil producing states only began collecting 13% revenue from their oil during Yaradua's tenure.

Prior to that, FAAC revenues were based on population only and SS states collected the lowest based on the fact that they have the least population in the polity.

Akwa Ibom case is even more pathetic because they only started seeing money after the onshore/offshore dichotomy was settled by a court ruling. Akwa Ibom was getting zero allocation for their oil and gas because there was hardly any onshore drilling going on in their land but every oil and gas revenue they now enjoy was located offshore .

Continue to dey lie dey go at least it's the least worst thing we are assured from an Obidunce IPOB like yourself.