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Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 2:01pm On Jul 24, 2025
Kalulu44:
Provide the necessary land with existing ones and the race designers will do that for you
Race designers will do what exactly.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 2:03pm On Jul 24, 2025
fmlala:
I understand your passion for criticism but you need to work on your mentality a bit, dwell much on solution than problem.
What is the solution that he should dwell on?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by SeeWahala: 2:18pm On Jul 24, 2025
lexy2014:
What is the solution that he should dwell on?
I just tayaaa for the man undecided
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by btoks: 2:56pm On Jul 24, 2025
Uchesis:
F1 is the most expensive sport in the world in terms of logistics.

It's not just about good roads
Certainly up there, logistics would include transporting hundreds of tyres, cars, equipment and feeder races ( F2, F3 etc) equipment within a week. We can't cope with that now and will get into serious debt problems.

I reckon the almost 100billion naira annual hosting fee alone would be better spent trying to electrify Abuja. There are other much cheaper ways to increase tourism. The fact is, tourism and investment will come once we get the basics right in the country.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by merits(m): 3:01pm On Jul 24, 2025
But do we have good medical hospital that can take care of injured and the wounded participants.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by btoks: 3:09pm On Jul 24, 2025
merits:
But do we have good medical hospital that can take care of injured and the wounded participants.
Too many basic problems sef to even call it a serious bid . It's very unlikely any Nigeria city would be considered even in 20 years.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Gabrielshow24: 3:17pm On Jul 24, 2025
This one just watch F1 finish! 😅Anyway, Make we sha dey see wetin go happen. 👀
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by merits(m): 3:19pm On Jul 24, 2025
btoks:
Too many basic problems sef to even call it a serious bid . It's very unlikely any Nigeria city would be considered even in 20 years.
No be lie everything just be jagajaga for this country.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by arsenal33: 3:43pm On Jul 24, 2025
Kobicove:
Do we even have a standard automobile race track in Nigeria?
Monaco
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by chaloskyx: 3:45pm On Jul 24, 2025
why not hold it in Lagos the best state in Nigeria abi shame dey catch una grin grin
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by damoobaba: 3:46pm On Jul 24, 2025
SeeWahala:
Na una sabi grin im going to wait for you APC e-thugs to cheer your tilumbu to host the F1 competition before 2027 tongue
Na wa O, even people whose FATHERS were celebrity failures in their houses, local government and state sef dey insult Tinubu. This life ehn.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by SeeWahala: 4:02pm On Jul 24, 2025
damoobaba:
Na wa O, even people whose FATHERS were celebrity failures in their houses, local government and state sef dey insult Tinubu. This life ehn.
Wetin you want make Nigerians do naw grin assuming tilumbu was as good in governance as he is in politics he wouldn't have this issue to deal with in the first place tongue

Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Wills2875: 4:11pm On Jul 24, 2025
Kemetian:
Have you ever been to Abuja?

Honestly sometimes I wonder what I’m doing on this forum.
What benefit to the average Nigerian. It might be Sheyi's idea. Another way to waste money while the rich enjoy themselves.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Kalulu44: 4:14pm On Jul 24, 2025
lexy2014:
Race designers will do what exactly.
Will design the road tracks nah
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014:
Kalulu44:
Will design the road tracks nah
will the designer pay for the design and building of the circuit?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by yashau(m): 4:50pm On Jul 24, 2025
Kobicove:
Do we even have a standard automobile race track in Nigeria?
if we dont have one at the moment, we have capacity to build 😉
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 5:21pm On Jul 24, 2025
yashau:
if we dont have one at the moment, we have capacity to build 😉
after building it, what next?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by meemee(m): 5:25pm On Jul 24, 2025
Long shot. South Africa that has an existing race track is struggling to host it although might get it in the end. Rwanda also has something close to a street circuit which puts them in the running. Naija has none of these and creating a track will end up becoming another money syphoning elephant project.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 5:49pm On Jul 24, 2025
damoobaba:
Na wa O, even people whose FATHERS were celebrity failures in their houses, local government and state sef dey insult Tinubu. This life ehn.
how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Kalulu44: 5:51pm On Jul 24, 2025
lexy2014:
will the designer pay for the design and building of the circuit?
Is it not Nigeria that wants to host, they'll do that nah. They'll pay and the designers will do it. Or the stadiums we have in Nigeria, are they built by Nigeria company
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Bizibi(m): 5:53pm On Jul 24, 2025
Pootle:
one of my favorite sport team Ferrari for life, but nigeria does not have a race circuit no similar race have been held here before even south africa that have hosted races in the past still cant meet certain requirement to host races. this jus a pipe dream
it is an expensive sport...an f1 car is worth 150m dollars, Nigeria is not ready for an event like this
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by damoobaba: 8:59pm On Jul 24, 2025
lexy2014:
how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?
When you come from an EDUCATED FAMILY that knows how to evaluate ACHIEVEMENTS, you'll see and APPRECIATE Asiwaju's contributions first to Lagos that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general.

How many Presidents in the history of Nigeria have SEVERAL GOVERNORS supporting them for a second term and even moving over to the President's party.

Many people just brain in their head for nothing, and thats why some people will keep transferring poverty from one generation to another.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 10:10pm On Jul 24, 2025
damoobaba:
When you come from an EDUCATED FAMILY that knows how to evaluate ACHIEVEMENTS, you'll see and APPRECIATE Asiwaju's contributions first to Lagos that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general.

How many Presidents in the history of Nigeria have SEVERAL GOVERNORS supporting them for a second term and even moving over to the President's party.

Many people just brain in their head for nothing, and thats why some people will keep transferring poverty from one generation to another.
That is not what I asked you.

1. how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

2. what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?

3. what family are you from?

4. what are tinubus contributions to Lagos "that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general"?

5. who are the billionaires? are you one of them?

6. is tinubu the one responsible for the emergence of billionaires in Lagos?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Rindo69: 7:02am On Jul 25, 2025
LOL!

It will not happen! South Africa has a better chance considering they have hosted it and they will definitely have a bigger F1 fanbase than Nigeria. Do you know how much tickets are to see the races? Please let's sit this one out...look at our national stadium that we cannot maintain, look at our roads we cannot maintain...then we want to build a racetrack and maintain it because a few abuja boys drive superstars then all of a sudden, we are an F1 country!
Bullcrap
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by Shnew(m): 7:30am On Jul 25, 2025
I wouldn’t mind flying from Lagos to Abuja to witness the F1 Grand Prix
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by damoobaba: 10:47am On Jul 25, 2025
lexy2014:
That is not what I asked you.

1. how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

2. what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?

3. what family are you from?

4. what are tinubus contributions to Lagos "that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general"?

5. who are the billionaires? are you one of them?

6. is tinubu the one responsible for the emergence of billionaires in Lagos?
The LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE alone is now worth $25 billion.

Power: Tinubu’s government, in 2000, contracted AES to build an IPP that will generate 270MW of electricity to Lagos residents in order to exit the irrational power supply being provided by the FG. The 270MW is now part of our national grid. It is the first of it’s Kind. Tinubu electrification project covered over 100 communities. In his first term, 53 rural communities were targeted. The projects were completed in Egan, Atewolere, Ifesowapo, Aboru, Agbado Ayetoro, Akorede, Isheri Ikosi, Orile Aguntan, Rofo, Borokini, Omologbede, Araromi, Oke Agbo, Erekusu, Logberu, Okegelu and Ebute, Lekki. Others were Origanringan, Onigbolakowe, Oke odo Elemoro, Ipaja Isale odo, Agenuba, Ajelogo, Mutaku, Egansando, Ayanfe, topo and Ikola Agbenaje.

Decentralization: In order to bring governance closer to the people of Lagos state, Asiwaju created extra 36 LCDAs which led to the disagreement between Lagos and the OBJ led FG. They are still working till date. Nigeria needs someone who believes in this!
First of it’s kind

Economy: With an IGR of just over 600million naira when he took over, different initiatives which included the reorganization of the LIRS led to an unprecedented IGR of over 7billion monthly after 8 years, the sustainability of which has brought same to 57bn in 2022.

Health: Decentralization of the Health Management Board led to the creation of LASAMBUS, an ambulance management scheme, Hospital Services Commission and Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency. In addition, policies such as “Roll Back Malaria”, “Jigi Bola, Free Health Policy for children below 16 year and adults above 65 years are verifiable ones that stood him out then. The First of its Kind.

Infrastructure: Roads, Railway Roadmaps, Port Roadmaps, Housing Roadmaps. Hospital Roadmaps.

Investment: Lekki Free Trade Zone opened Lagos to investors and now several top companies/bodies have their headquarters there including the biggest consulate office of the USA. Lekki infrastructure company, Eko Atlantic.

Housing: Decentralization of the ministry of works and housing gave birth to the conversion of the housing department to a full fledge ministry which was charged with providing 500 units of houses yearly. This single move led to making the Lekki corridor the fastest growing real estate investment haven in Nigeria. Housing sector was opened to the private investors and Lagos became the highest destination for real estate investors in Nigeria.

EDUCATION: Payment of WAEC fee for students from all walks of life so far you live in Lagos. Several schools were built. The One-Day governor program started with the spelling bee competition.
First of its kind

SECURITY: The closest thing to state policing started in Nigeria under Tinubu, with RRS in 1999. The prisons reformation in order to curb activities of criminals, led to conversion of Ita Oko Prisoners Camp to a Youth Skill Acquisition Centre. Infact RRS is now the most performing police force in Nigeria. To make things work, he created the Lagos security trust fund where private sector come together to invest in Lagos security in conjunction with the government.

ENVIRONMENT: LAWMA, LASEPA, LWC, PUMAU, LASECA. All formulated by
Tinubu to tackle the issue of environmental decay in Lagos.

EMPOWERMENT SCHEMES: The creation of several agencies led to several openings in the government which led to jobs in LASTMA, LAGBUS, LASEWA etc. First of its kind.

PPP Initiatives:
-Lekki Free Trade Zone PPP – Tinubu
-Eko Atlantic – PPP Tinubu
-Lagos state security trust fund – Tinubu
-Lekki infrastructure company – Tinubu
-Enron power project PPP – Tinubu
-LSPDC PPP – Tinubu
-Privatisation of Healthcare delivery ( Labs and diagnostic centers) – Tinubu
-Lagos BRT scheme PPP – Tinubu
-Lekki concession company PPP – Tinubu

Tinubu Received many awards: They include
-The ‘Best Governor of for 2001 by the Nigerian/Belgian Chamber of Commerce
-Winner of 2002 Best Practices Prize in improving the living environment (by the Federal Ministry of Works and UN habitat Group), 2000
-Best computerized Government in Nigeria (by the Computer Association of Nigeria),
-2003 Green Crystal Award for Enhancing the Value of the Environment (by Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN),
-2002 Healthcare Award as the best provider of best health services in Nigeria, Presidential Merit Award for technological Development by the Nigerian Society of Engineers,
-2001 National Literacy award for outstanding contribution to mas literacy,
-Co-winner of 2002 Outstanding Alumnus award of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC),
-2001 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Chicago State University, Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Leadership by the Lagos State Economic Summit Group,
-Certificate of Commendation by the national Conference of Black mayors,
-Silver Jubilee Anniversary Award as Labour Friendly Governor by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural gas Workers (NUPENG),
-Award of Recognition by Nigerian Berge Limited for the initiation of the Independent Power project (IPP).
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by damoobaba: 10:49am On Jul 25, 2025
lexy2014:
That is not what I asked you.

1. how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

2. what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?

3. what family are you from?

4. what are tinubus contributions to Lagos "that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general"?

5. who are the billionaires? are you one of them?

6. is tinubu the one responsible for the emergence of billionaires in Lagos?
Bring Obi's achievements lets compare. There's NOBODY who appreciates HARDWORK that will not respect Asiwaju.
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 10:52am On Jul 25, 2025
damoobaba:
Bring Obi's achievements lets compare. There's NOBODY who appreciates HARDWORK that will not respect Asiwaju.
according to you

damoobaba:
When you come from an EDUCATED FAMILY that knows how to evaluate ACHIEVEMENTS, you'll see and APPRECIATE Asiwaju's contributions first to Lagos that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general.

How many Presidents in the history of Nigeria have SEVERAL GOVERNORS supporting them for a second term and even moving over to the President's party.

Many people just brain in their head for nothing, and thats why some people will keep transferring poverty from one generation to another.
That is not what I asked you.

1. how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

2. what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?

3. what family are you from?

4. what are tinubus contributions to Lagos "that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general"?

5. who are the billionaires? are you one of them?

6. is tinubu the one responsible for the emergence of billionaires in Lagos?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 11:01am On Jul 25, 2025
damoobaba:
The LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE alone is now worth $25 billion.

Power: Tinubu’s government, in 2000, contracted AES to build an IPP that will generate 270MW of electricity to Lagos residents in order to exit the irrational power supply being provided by the FG. The 270MW is now part of our national grid. It is the first of it’s Kind. Tinubu electrification project covered over 100 communities. In his first term, 53 rural communities were targeted. The projects were completed in Egan, Atewolere, Ifesowapo, Aboru, Agbado Ayetoro, Akorede, Isheri Ikosi, Orile Aguntan, Rofo, Borokini, Omologbede, Araromi, Oke Agbo, Erekusu, Logberu, Okegelu and Ebute, Lekki. Others were Origanringan, Onigbolakowe, Oke odo Elemoro, Ipaja Isale odo, Agenuba, Ajelogo, Mutaku, Egansando, Ayanfe, topo and Ikola Agbenaje.

Decentralization: In order to bring governance closer to the people of Lagos state, Asiwaju created extra 36 LCDAs which led to the disagreement between Lagos and the OBJ led FG. They are still working till date. Nigeria needs someone who believes in this!
First of it’s kind

Economy: With an IGR of just over 600million naira when he took over, different initiatives which included the reorganization of the LIRS led to an unprecedented IGR of over 7billion monthly after 8 years, the sustainability of which has brought same to 57bn in 2022.

Health: Decentralization of the Health Management Board led to the creation of LASAMBUS, an ambulance management scheme, Hospital Services Commission and Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency. In addition, policies such as “Roll Back Malaria”, “Jigi Bola, Free Health Policy for children below 16 year and adults above 65 years are verifiable ones that stood him out then. The First of its Kind.

Infrastructure: Roads, Railway Roadmaps, Port Roadmaps, Housing Roadmaps. Hospital Roadmaps.

Investment: Lekki Free Trade Zone opened Lagos to investors and now several top companies/bodies have their headquarters there including the biggest consulate office of the USA. Lekki infrastructure company, Eko Atlantic.

Housing: Decentralization of the ministry of works and housing gave birth to the conversion of the housing department to a full fledge ministry which was charged with providing 500 units of houses yearly. This single move led to making the Lekki corridor the fastest growing real estate investment haven in Nigeria. Housing sector was opened to the private investors and Lagos became the highest destination for real estate investors in Nigeria.

EDUCATION: Payment of WAEC fee for students from all walks of life so far you live in Lagos. Several schools were built. The One-Day governor program started with the spelling bee competition.
First of its kind

SECURITY: The closest thing to state policing started in Nigeria under Tinubu, with RRS in 1999. The prisons reformation in order to curb activities of criminals, led to conversion of Ita Oko Prisoners Camp to a Youth Skill Acquisition Centre. Infact RRS is now the most performing police force in Nigeria. To make things work, he created the Lagos security trust fund where private sector come together to invest in Lagos security in conjunction with the government.

ENVIRONMENT: LAWMA, LASEPA, LWC, PUMAU, LASECA. All formulated by
Tinubu to tackle the issue of environmental decay in Lagos.

EMPOWERMENT SCHEMES: The creation of several agencies led to several openings in the government which led to jobs in LASTMA, LAGBUS, LASEWA etc. First of its kind.

PPP Initiatives:
-Lekki Free Trade Zone PPP – Tinubu
-Eko Atlantic – PPP Tinubu
-Lagos state security trust fund – Tinubu
-Lekki infrastructure company – Tinubu
-Enron power project PPP – Tinubu
-LSPDC PPP – Tinubu
-Privatisation of Healthcare delivery ( Labs and diagnostic centers) – Tinubu
-Lagos BRT scheme PPP – Tinubu
-Lekki concession company PPP – Tinubu

Tinubu Received many awards: They include
-The ‘Best Governor of for 2001 by the Nigerian/Belgian Chamber of Commerce
-Winner of 2002 Best Practices Prize in improving the living environment (by the Federal Ministry of Works and UN habitat Group), 2000
-Best computerized Government in Nigeria (by the Computer Association of Nigeria),
-2003 Green Crystal Award for Enhancing the Value of the Environment (by Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN),
-2002 Healthcare Award as the best provider of best health services in Nigeria, Presidential Merit Award for technological Development by the Nigerian Society of Engineers,
-2001 National Literacy award for outstanding contribution to mas literacy,
-Co-winner of 2002 Outstanding Alumnus award of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC),
-2001 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Chicago State University, Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Leadership by the Lagos State Economic Summit Group,
-Certificate of Commendation by the national Conference of Black mayors,
-Silver Jubilee Anniversary Award as Labour Friendly Governor by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural gas Workers (NUPENG),
-Award of Recognition by Nigerian Berge Limited for the initiation of the Independent Power project (IPP).
do you understand the questions I asked you?

1. how do you know that it is people whose fathers failed in their houses, local governments and states that are insulting tinubu?

2. what is the criteria to qualify to criticise tinubu?

3. what family are you from?

4. what are tinubus contributions to Lagos "that is the breeding ground of Billionaires in Nigeria and then to Nigeria in general"?

5. who are the billionaires? are you one of them?

6. is tinubu the one responsible for the emergence of billionaires in Lagos?
Re: Abuja Seeks To Host F1 Grand Prix, Targets First African Race Since 1993 by lexy2014: 11:25am On Jul 25, 2025
Kalulu44:
Is it not Nigeria that wants to host, they'll do that nah. They'll pay and the designers will do it. Or the stadiums we have in Nigeria, are they built by Nigeria company
what has designing, building and who will pay for the designing and building a race track got to with whether or not Stadiums in nigeria were built by Nigerian companies?
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