₦airaland Forum

tonychristopher:
leave Lagos...call other parts of Yoruba from Ekiti to Ondo to Ogun


The problem with Yoruba land is Lagos cos they concentrate on Lagos and funny enough Lagos isn't a Yoruba project but a national project

All other parts are still far more developed than SE.

Lekki is National project?
Epe is National project?
Ikorodu is National project?
Ibeju Lekki is National project?

All these aforementioned places were tick forest with Elephants, Leopards, bush dogs, crocodiles, antelopes and dangerous animals as at 2001 even long after capital was moved to Abuja but you are here lying it's a national project.

What makes it a National project? Abi you can't differentiate these aforementioned cities from Lagos?

This one is confused. He think there's only one city in Lagos state.

Even Badagry is more developed than Umuahia.

tonychristopher:
leave Lagos...call other parts of Yoruba from Ekiti to Ondo to Ogun


The problem with Yoruba land is Lagos cos they concentrate on Lagos and funny enough Lagos isn't a Yoruba project but a national project

Yes,Yoruba developed 80% of Lagos.I am not talking about the roads and bridges but buildings,estates,malls etc.
And the funny thing is I went through all the videos you posted from Anambra,Imo,Abia etc and they are not up to12 with scanty buildings.
We were rolling on the floor laughing.
Are those laughi.g stock what more than 45 million Igbos could build in that tiny area?
Very pathetic.

Apart from the heritage tiny old part of Ibadan which you always post as Ibadan,I can post more than 40 different sprawling beautiful and developed urban areas from Ibadan that beat the whole SE combined.

Ibadan is not only more developed than the entire SE Igboland,it has more infrastructures than Igboland.

I can combine all the videos you posted on this thread and compare them with just 10 Ibadan sprawling,beautiful (more developed, with more modern buildings) places than what you posted from Igboland with scanty buildings.

Only Ibadan has more than 11 GRAs with the whole Igboland having less than 8 GRAs with less estates and less infrastructures.
You already know that Ogun state is infrastructurally more developed than Anambra state.
Don't mock yourself by comparing poverty stricken Igboland to the rich Yorubaland.

Chest beaters must always beat chest.

tonychristopher:
The South-East region of Nigeria, home to the Igbo ethnic group, is undergoing one of the most remarkable transformations in the country today. From the hills of Nsukka to the bustling streets of Aba, and even stretching beyond into Delta State, the region is witnessing rapid urbanisation, town-to-town connectivity, and the merging of cities into sprawling, functional conurbations. This unprecedented development is something the rest of Nigeria—especially the South-West—must emulate for balanced national progress.


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Conurbation: Cities Merging into Mega-Urban Corridors

A defining characteristic of Igbo regional growth is the way multiple towns are organically growing into each other, forming vast urban corridors. A prime example is the Onitsha–Asaba–Igbuzor axis. Onitsha, already a commercial capital with one of Africa’s largest markets, is expanding westward across the Niger River into Asaba—the capital of Delta State. Asaba is rapidly urbanising and attracting both private estates and government institutions. From Asaba, the development continues northward into Igbuzor, a growing town that is benefiting from the economic spillover. In just a few years, this entire stretch is poised to become a single, uninterrupted urban region—one of the first truly cross-state mega cities in Nigeria.

Likewise, in Anambra State, towns like Onitsha, Nkpor, Ogidi, Obosi, Ogbunike, and Awka are forming a conurbation, supported by strong road networks and constant real estate development. In Abia, Aba continues to stretch toward Umuahia, while Owerri in Imo State expands outward to Mbaise, Ngor Okpala, and Orlu.

In Enugu, the capital is urbanising along a corridor that leads to Nsukka, and in Ebonyi, Abakaliki is fast becoming a commercial and administrative hub, drawing in nearby towns like Afikpo, Ishielu, and Onueke.


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Why the South-East Is Growing So Fast

1. Entrepreneurship and Industry: Cities like Aba, Nnewi, and Onitsha are world-renowned for commerce and manufacturing. Aba is a hub for indigenous industries like footwear and clothing, while Nnewi leads in auto parts and light machinery.


2. Diaspora Investment: Igbo communities abroad are heavily involved in developing their home regions. Estates, schools, hotels, and hospitals in Awka, Enugu, and Asaba are often funded by investments from the diaspora.


3. Community-Driven Development: In towns like Orlu, Nsukka, and Ohafia, locals organise through town unions and development associations to construct roads, schools, and healthcare facilities—without waiting for the government.


4. Strong Educational Base: With institutions like UNN (Nsukka), UNIZIK (Awka), and FUTO (Owerri), the South-East has one of the highest literacy rates in Nigeria. This educated population fuels innovation and local capacity development.


5. Compact, Interconnected Settlements: The short distances between towns—often less than 30 minutes apart—make it easy to move goods, people, and services. This physical closeness is a natural enabler of urban fusion.




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Why Other Regions—Especially the South-West—Must Catch Up

The South-West is known for mega cities like Lagos, but its development is largely concentrated and government-reliant. In contrast, the South-East thrives on decentralised, community-led, and diaspora-fueled urbanisation. Here's what the South-West can learn:

Decentralisation: Beyond Lagos and Ibadan, towns like Ogbomosho, Ifo, Owo, and Ado-Ekiti need focused development to distribute growth and reduce migration pressure.

Diaspora Engagement: The Igbo diaspora is more visibly active in building their homeland. Yoruba states can create frameworks to attract and utilise diaspora capital for local development.

Community Empowerment: The South-East's success lies in people-driven development. The South-West can revive community associations and give them a bigger role in development planning.

Intra-regional Integration: The example of Onitsha–Asaba–Igbuzor proves that even across state boundaries, cities can connect seamlessly. The South-West can mirror this by building urban corridors from Lagos to Abeokuta, Ibadan to Ilorin, and beyond.



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Conclusion

From Onitsha to Awka, Owerri to Orlu, Nsukka to Enugu, and now Asaba to Igbuzor, the South-East is becoming one giant network of thriving urban centres. It is a powerful example of organic, people-driven development. While the federal government remains slow in many areas, the South-East is not waiting—it is building itself, one city and one investment at a time.

Nigeria’s future depends on balanced regional growth. The rest of the country, especially the South-West, must take a cue from the Igbo region’s unmatched pace of urban transformation and begin to replicate it with urgency and purpose.

Ritchiee:
Yes,Yoruba developed 80% of Lagos.I am not talking about the roads and bridges but buildings,estates,malls etc.
And the funny thing is I went through all the videos you posted from Anambra,Imo,Abia etc and they are not up to12 with scanty buildings.
We were rolling on the floor laughing.
Are those laughi.g stock what more than 45 million Igbos could build in that tiny area?
Very pathetic.

Apart from the heritage tiny old part of Ibadan which you always post as Ibadan,I can post more than 40 different sprawling beautiful and developed urban areas from Ibadan that beat the whole SE combined.

Ibadan is not only more developed than the entire SE Igboland,it has more infrastructures than Igboland.

I can combine all the videos you posted on this thread and compare them with just 10 Ibadan sprawling,beautiful (more developed, with more modern buildings) places than what you posted from Igboland with scanty buildings.

Only Ibadan has more than 11 GRAs with the whole Igboland having less than 8 GRAs with less estates and less infrastructures.
You already know that Ogun state is infrastructurally more developed than Anambra state.
Don't mock yourself by comparing poverty stricken Igboland to the rich Yorubaland.

See Yoruba land wet develope pass USA

Ritchiee:
Yes,Yoruba developed 80% of Lagos.I am not talking about the roads and bridges but buildings,estates,malls etc.
And the funny thing is I went through all the videos you posted from Anambra,Imo,Abia etc and they are not up to12 with scanty buildings.
We were rolling on the floor laughing.
Are those laughi.g stock what more than 45 million Igbos could build in that tiny area?
Very pathetic.

Apart from the heritage tiny old part of Ibadan which you always post as Ibadan,I can post more than 40 different sprawling beautiful and developed urban areas from Ibadan that beat the whole SE combined.

Ibadan is not only more developed than the entire SE Igboland,it has more infrastructures than Igboland.

I can combine all the videos you posted on this thread and compare them with just 10 Ibadan sprawling,beautiful (more developed, with more modern buildings) places than what you posted from Igboland with scanty buildings.

Only Ibadan has more than 11 GRAs with the whole Igboland having less than 8 GRAs with less estates and less infrastructures.
You already know that Ogun state is infrastructurally more developed than Anambra state.
Don't mock yourself by comparing poverty stricken Igboland to the rich Yorubaland.

Yorubaland

forgiveness:
Na your fa clear bush in Lekki and built the roads, drainage system, Lekki phase 1, Jakande, street light, estates, etc there, abi?

Na ya fa develop Epe, Badagry and Ikorodu?

Na ya fa get Lagos?

Don't deceive yourself. I have lived in the East for almost a decade. Apart from Enugu, Owerri and Abakaliki (because of Umahi), the rest na glorified towns with dilapidated infrastructures.

Aba which is one of the most planned city still lack social life and basic infrastructure.

Sagamu is far developed than Nnewi. Confirm.

pictures of sagamu wet develope pass Nnewi

Umunzeorumba:
See Yoruba land wet develope pass USA

Are you ready to compete or is it fake pictures of Igboland and Yorubaland you want to deceive yourself with.

If you can post just 10 videos of good and developed places in Igboland,I will deactivate my moniker.

Ibadan is more developed than the entire SE Igboland infrastructurally even with network of roads.

arsenalgunners:
Yorubaland

you don see our own brown roofs in alaigbo ?see one below

tonychristopher:
yes....we have some places that are not okay...Igbo land isn't a perfect land but they are working on it via self help efforts

our Igbo city wey fine

walefresh3:
our Igbo city wey fine

thank lord you called villages


Nsuka isn't even a city ...thank lord that you called villages


But look at amazing towns in Yoruba land


In southern Nigeria ....Yoruba region is the most backward...remove Lagos

Enyimbafc:
pictures of sagamu wet develope pass Nnewi

amazing Sagamu and Ogun...

Why you find masses of brown roof in Yorubaland is because those place have been cities for centuries. Most of the cities in Igbo land are new cities.

tonychristopher:
amazing Sagamu and Ogun...

Naa brown roof full our audio billionaires cities so

ENUGU...Former Capital Of the Eastern Region...

walefresh3:
Naa brown roof full our audio billionaires cities so

why are you showing us pictures of Ibadan and Yoruba land

Enyimbafc:
why are you showing us pictures of Ibadan and Yoruba land

check very well..you go see
Onitsha..Owerri and other cities of Alaigbo full of brown roofs...

If you set scam others for Nairaland..you can't scam me....

Brown roofs wey dey Alaigbo surpassed the one in southwest....

Hahahaj

If you want more ..Google go show

Raf4:
If it takes you 2hrs to travel from Nsuka to Onitsha, a less than 60KM distance, then something is wrong somewhere. The development/infrastructure you want to claim here might not be available afterall.

Nsukka to Onitsha is 158km and takes about 3 hours to drive.

https://www.google.com/search?q=nsukka+to+onitsha+distance+km&rlz=1C1JZAP_enNG998NG998&oq=nsukka+to+onitsha+distance+km&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQLhiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABNIBCTk0NDdqMGoxNagCCLACAfEFC1BVxnhwjTk&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Enyimbafc:
pictures of sagamu wet develope pass Nnewi

See Nnewi 1 picture

See Sagamu 2nd picture

walefresh3:
check very well..you go see
Onitsha..Owerri and other cities of Alaigbo full of brown roofs...

If you set scam others for Nairaland..you can't scam me....

Brown roofs wey dey Alaigbo surpassed the one in southwest....

Hahahaj

If you want more ..Google go show

I have check Google I did not see any pictures of brown roof in large clusters in Owerri or Onitsha.Brown roofs in large clusters are Yoruba thing.

Ritchiee:
Are you ready to compete or is it fake pictures of Igboland and Yorubaland you want to deceive yourself with.

If you can post just 10 videos of good and developed places in Igboland,I will deactivate my moniker.

Ibadan is more developed than the entire SE Igboland infrastructurally even with network of roads.

You guys talk about Lagos and Ibadan. Lagos was capital of Nigeria for 80 years. Ibadan was capital of the Western Region before independence and now capital of Oyo

Forget these capital and show us one place in the South West that you guys developed without it ever being capital of anywhere

Below is Onitsha and Aba, they have never been capital of anywhere.

gidgiddy:
You guys talk about Lagos and Ibadan. Lagos was capital of Nigeria for 80 years. Ibadan was capital of the Western Region before independence and now capital of Oyo

Forget these capital and show us one place in the South West that you guys developed without it ever being capital of anywhere

Below is Onitsha and Aba, they have never been capital of anywhere.

always look for who to blame ... Samething your fore fathers did...
The is same shagqmu and remo Ogun State below...

walefresh3:
always look for who to blame ... Samething your fore fathers did...
The is same shagqmu and remo Ogun State below...

Not bad, but Sagamu does not compare at all with Onitsha, Aba or even Nnewi

gidgiddy:
Not bad, but Sagamu does not compare at all with Onitsha, Aba or even Nnewi

Why are your capitals eyesore while tiny places like the 52 sq km Onitsha is better than Awka?
Is it because it was developed originally by Igala,Bini/Yoruba descendants?

Enugu too was the capital of the whole SE but it looks like a glorified village today.
Why can't more than 45 million Igbos develop thst tiny SE?
Very pathetic.


This is ogbomoso...

walefresh3:
check very well..you go see
Onitsha..Owerri and other cities of Alaigbo full of brown roofs...

If you set scam others for Nairaland..you can't scam me....

Brown roofs wey dey Alaigbo surpassed the one in southwest....

Hahahaj

If you want more ..Google go show

lol
See how brown roofs full everywhere for SE.
That tiny area with massive brown roofs.

Don't ever compare yorubaland to sadeastern region...

1) Ikorodu city Lagos
2) Abeokuta
3) Abeokuta
4) Abeokuta

Ritchiee:
lol
See how brown roofs full everywhere for SE.
That tiny area with massive brown roofs.

I get plenty brown roofs to show from sadeast....

If those fake billionaires from Nzogbu Nzogbu zone lie to you that there is no brown roofs in their region... Show them this

Ritchiee:
Why are your capitals eyesore while tiny places like the 52 sq km Onitsha is better than Awka?
Is it because it was developed originally by Igala,Bini/Yoruba descendants?

Enugu too was the capital of the whole SE but it looks like a glorified village today.
Why can't more than 45 million Igbos develop thst tiny SE?
Very pathetic.


This is ogbomoso...

The actual eyesore are these pictures you are posting, showing major road in sagamu and a few building as your claim of development

If you had ever been to none capitals like Onitsha, Aba or Nnewi, shame no for let you post those pictures

gidgiddy:
The actual eyesore are these pictures you are posting, showing major road in sagamu and a few building as your claim of development

If you had ever been to none capitals like Onitsha, Aba or Nnewi, shame no for let you post those pictures

Ogbomoso is more developed than Onitsha.

Ofemannnu:
Don't mind that village man.
There is a reason why they are all fleeing to Ogbomoso.

They even sell chewing sticks in the Ogbomoso traffic.
Some of them beg for alms.