₦airaland Forum

Nteogwuija:
He might not be entirely wrong. Using the ports for example. Someone once said he tried clearing his goods at the Onne port, something that'd take less than a week to clear at the Lagos port, it took over three weeks with intense begging for it to be cleared at the Onne port.

The person said it was just an unnecessary series of having to go through series of bottle necks.

Now, with such experience people would tend to want to clear their goods at Lagos.

Go to Tinapa and see what visionlessness can cause.

Fantastic project, ordinary road, the successor to Donald Duke couldn't complete.

Hotfreezer:
Lagos was already blossoming before North was conquered by Dan Fodio.

Without Lagos, the economy of the North is dead.

The Seaport in Lagos serves the North.
They are rebuilding the Sokoto road which will channel goods from the Seme border through Atan to terminate in Sokoto state.

They are building different rail lines at once in Lagos while your Governors in the North are renovating cemeteries and paying religious leaders.
You haven't seen anything yet. Keep electing bad leaders to rule you.

Why are you afraid of decentralizing our ports you leech? Lagos is only an opportunistic state, very lazy with entitlement mentality. Either you like it or not, one day our Northern president or South South president will change the status quo and allow for fair opportunity

Nteogwuija:
He might not be entirely wrong. Using the ports for example. Someone once said he tried clearing his goods at the Onne port, something that'd take less than a week to clear at the Lagos port, it took over three weeks with intense begging for it to be cleared at the Onne port.

The person said it was just an unnecessary series of bottle necks with nonchalant people.

Now, with such experience people would tend to want to clear their goods at Lagos.

Na Lagosians dey clear goods?

Lovenorth:
Why are you afraid of decentralizing our ports you leech? Lagos is only an opportunistic state, very lazy with entitlement mentality. Either you like it or not, one day our Northern president or South South president will change the status quo and allow for fair opportunity

South South has Seaports.
You lack access to the sea and you can never get access.

Cry all you want. Ntooor

Thank you for all your comments both silly and brilliant ones, Lagos is not holding any region backwards, when you have successive visionary leaders in a state this is what you get, starting from the Time of Lateef Jakande, Lagos leaders have all been visionary leaders, my candid advice to VDM or VLM is to go back to his state and start the vision of progressive leadership and not online rants .

Eko o ni baje o

Hotfreezer:
VDM is from Delta State.
At a point, Shell was the largest company in Delta state.
How did Delta people treat Shell that made the company exit Delta state?

Okowa, Uduaghan ruled that state for almost 2 decades. What did they achieve?

The highest employers of labour in his Delta state are hookup, keke and POS.

What businesses are his State government attracting?

Mind you, Delta has an airport and a Seaport. What have they done with it?

The gap between Lagos state in terms of development and most of the oil rich states will continue to widen due to the deep rooted insecurity in those areas

For example, Chinese expatriates working at BUA cement in Delta State were kidnapped and their armed escorts killed a few days ago. Hopefully president Tinubu will fast track the process of state police

This VDM guy is somebody that is trying to be relevant by force.. Your state governor is collecting allocation, they have natural resources more than lagos e.g oil.. How are they managing the allocation and resources.. abi you no go school ni,or you no really get sense.

I have stayed in many part expecially ooutside nigeria,The reason be say that state get blessing,Its a fertile land.A land you come with nylon bag and leave with travelling bag.A land you come to with overnight bus and travel back with aero plane.
LAGOS IS TRULY BLESSED.

EITHER WE MAKE LAGOS A SEPARATE COUNTRY OR WE MAKE BIAFIA A SEPARATE COUNTRY.


I ABSOLUTELY SUPPORT VDM VISSION.

It's true. Lagos is the reason Nigeria isn't develop. UK has about 50 functional port with the population that's lower than that of Nigeria. What stops FG from developing new seaport in places like Ibaka in Mbo LGA of akwaibom state. They know it will compete with Lagos. They northern presidents are also aware of this but they won't do it cos they think it will develop southern Nigeria only since they're landlocked. An Igbo president would do this, that's why they don't want an Igbo man to rule. At this point we have to start clamoring for the FG to decentralized development or we team up with the Igbos and actualized Biafra. Protest would soon start

Who is this Buffon and who takes him seriously?

VDM is just being childish and ignorant! Take for instance, the Dangote refinery. This refinery was initially planned for Ogun State but due to greed and communal issues, it was sited in Lagos with so much support from the state government. Another is the Lekki deep seaport, this was influenced by the state governor. Therefore, if your state governor thinks governance is all about going to Abuja to collect kulikuli, don't blame other that are thinking outside the box.

oyatz:
This is similar to the usual excuses of failed siblings, blaming their most successful siblings that 'all the money that our parents had were used to educate Broda Yemi/ Aunty Aminat' now, he forgets us.

The real reason why other States witnessed slower growth: collapses of over 300 manufacturing companies scattered accross Nigeria between 1986-2007 and replacement, with culture of massive importation. This led to great rural-urban migration.

Is it a bad complaint truly if that is what actually happened truly

oyatz:
This is similar to the usual excuses of failed siblings, blaming their most successful siblings that 'all the money that our parents had were used to educate Broda Yemi/ Aunty Aminat' now, he forgets us.

The real reason why other States witnessed slower growth: collapses of over 300 manufacturing companies scattered across Nigeria between 1986-2007 and replacement, with culture of massive importation. This led to great rural-urban migration.

The guy is igborant. As popular as he is, he is equally ignorant. A ship just berthed at Onitsha port recently. Onne port is now receiving ship frequently. There is Calabar and Warri ports. Many dry inland ports have been established in Kaduna, Ibadan and other places. Government cannot force people to use them. They should have asked importers why they prefer Lagos ports. Same with airport. There is Maiduguri, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt including Owerri international airports. Why are airlines including local ones avoid them? It has more to do the government and welcoming people of Lagos. It has to do with security of lives and property being protected by progressive government of Lagos. It has to do with weather and Atlantic ocean. It has to do with population of Lagos. VDM cannot do anything about that. Perhaps Lagos should secede from Nigeria and lets see who is holding the other backward.



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Lagos this Lagos that,if I'm not mistaking it has been thirty two years now that Lagos has lost its status as capital city of Nigeria to Abuja, nobody is forcing anyone to come to Lagos or establish in Lagos but its potentials are the things drawing people to it,the other states too especially those that are receiving heavy monthly allocations especially those oil producing states should also put something in place to attract investments in to their states, many of these states also have sea.

Ibakaboyo:
It's true. Lagos is the reason Nigeria isn't develop. UK has about 50 functional port with the population that's lower than that of Nigeria. What stops FG from developing new seaport in places like Ibaka in Mbo LGA of akwaibom state. They know it will compete with Lagos. They northern presidents are also aware of this but they won't do it cos they think it will develop southern Nigeria only since they're landlocked. An Igbo president would do this, that's why they don't want an Igbo man to rule. At this point we have to start clamoring for the FG to decentralized development or we team up with the Igbos and actualized Biafra. Protest would soon start

THEY SHOULD STOP CARRYING MONEY FOR ALL THE STATES TO LAGOS.

Shimbo96:
I like VDM but I know this nah cruise... with all the Allocations in Delta, the State is still under develop. Even Delta indigene would prefer to have business in Lagos than Delta. At least Akpabio was the one the gave us STADIUM, IBOM AIR etc. just imagine if other States in that region channel their energy into something different too but they won't and the Allocations is there for them to use , even if they have to borrow too let us see the project but their citizens won't see this because Tinubu is their problem.

Are we talking about stadium here?

We are talking about businesses like oil companies, telecommunication companies, etc, having their business base in a State, providing employment for people.

You have a stadium, yet Uyo is almost like a ghost town, and your people are scattered almost everywhere in the country engaging in menial jobs.

Isn't it sheer lunacy when Lagos has two functional ports already, they approved two more ports for Lagos when other ports are begging to be serviced and utilized.

If there are functional, high capacity ports in other parts of Nigeria, I doubt if some of us will ever step our foot on the bedlam and Bombay called Lagos.

Lagos is not holding anything state back. Every country has a large city known as growth pole.

Having a deep understanding of Lagos's history, I recall the characteristics of true Lagosians from my childhood. They were known for their education, sophistication, and civility. Visiting a typical Lagosian household provided valuable lessons in etiquette. Children from affluent families attended institutions like Kings College and St. Gregory's, while others went to schools such as CMS. Being a Lagosian meant embodying refined behavior, speech, and appearance. True Lagosians were not involved in thuggery; instead, they enjoyed social gatherings with like-minded individuals and expatriates, treating everyone with respect regardless of their social standing. I remember accompanying friends to the Ikoyi Club or Lagos Country Club in Ikeja, observing Lagosians interacting, which created an atmosphere reminiscent of London.

ricson11:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZlxMtHaHI?si=ciHJ1tWKrVXuSpuy

Social commentator Verydarkman criticized the concentration of opportunities and development in Lagos, arguing that it is stifling growth in other parts of Nigeria.

He questioned why nearly everything must be centered in Lagos while the rest of the country struggles

Stupid talk, from a jobless youth.
Very Soon they will soon Used and dusted him,as his Cho,Cho,is unbecoming!
- Since Colonial Master- Lagos has been a Colony,- With Sea ⛵,Ocean 🌊 Waters- everywhere!
Maybe Very Dark man should come and uproot it to his Delta State!
See Selfish Man- 'Delta be made,so that All Southern States Can be going through the Place' - yet he Couldn't Suggest Imo State or ANAMBRA for Port Activities!
•Besides,Lagos IS THE EASIEST AND THE CLOSEST PORT - TO ALL Europe , USA and British -Harbours in West Africa 🌍- SO FOR COST- EFFECTIVENESS IN RUNNING IMPORTATIONS TO NIGERIA,LAGOS HOLD the ACE!
Mr Very Dark Man - Should Come and Learn from the Geography -Point of View- since he doesn't understand Why Lagos Stands Out of the Rest of Nigeria- As the Best Port,in the land.
Na so dem dem used Subtitles Politics -to Impress their Gaulibles Audiences on Social Media.
Don't try to Impress Foolish and Ridiculous People - it is waste it time!

Perseverance127:
Lagos is not holding anything state back. Every country has a large city known as growth pole.

ALL OF A SUDEN IT IS NOW A NO MANS LAND NOT YORUBA LAND.




OK, CARRY YOUR LARGE CITY AND FORM A COUNTRY, WE DONT WANT AGAIN.

oyatz:
This is similar to the usual excuses of failed siblings, blaming their most successful siblings that 'all the money that our parents had were used to educate Broda Yemi/ Aunty Aminat' now, he forgets us.

The real reason why other States witnessed slower growth: collapses of over 300 manufacturing companies scattered accross Nigeria between 1986-2007 and replacement, with culture of massive importation. This led to great rural-urban migration.

As I see your response ehnnn.... I just laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. And na the ignorance wey the siblings wey you talk about, the ignorance and boldness wey many of them go dey use talk, na him VDM just portray. Nothing against him oh {VDM}, in fact, he has spoken a fact, but from a limited perspective.
Me, personally, I've had to make decisions wether to import items through Onne port or Apapa. There were times I used Onne, but more often had things come through Apapa. The choice is yours, na u no where you need the item and how urgently you need them DAP and how much you are willing to pay for cargo wey go divert go Onne, or if you get one going to PH and Onne together.
That said, it helps if we had Ogun State, Ondo and Rivers State wake up and grab their share.

Sha note that we will need to replicate requisite government parastatals and infrastructure of world class quality, drege our water ways to ensure big essels an berth, and ensure we keep security and logistics covered. And those states better drop money... No be just to wish it

Hotfreezer:
A Niger Delta son was VP for 2 years and President for 6 years. What did he do about it?

Ordinary drinking water, GEJ couldn't give Otueke. It was Buhari who constructed a borehole there.

You people are the ones marginalising yourselves because you don't tell yourselves the truth.

Don’t mind those hypocrites

EngineerOloye:
As I see your response ehnnn.... I just laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. And na the ignorance wey the siblings wey you talk about, the ignorance and boldness wey many of them go dey use talk, na him VDM just portray. Nothing against him oh {VDM}, in fact, he has spoken a fact, but from a limited perspective.
Me, personally, I've had to make decisions where to import items through Onne port or Apapa. There were time I used Onne, but more often had it go through Apapa. The choice is yours, na u no where you need the item and how urgently you need an and how much you are willing to pay for cargo wey go divert go Onne, or if you get one going to PH and Onne together.

LIEING IN THIS AGE WILL BE LIKE A COW GOING THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE.


ALL DEEP SEAPORTS ARE IN LAGOS.



WAT VDM IS SAYING IS LAGOS CAN GO.


WE ARE TIRED OF CARRYING THE DEAD WEIGHT.

COME TO THINK OF IT, THAT LAGOS IS ALSO THE REASON FOR TRIBALISM FROM THE DEPLORABLES.


IF WE SEND IT AWAY, WE KILL 2 BIRDS WITH ONE STONE AND GET BACK OUR PEACE.

VDM should consult people with knowledge about particular subjects before delving into things he does not understand.

In the South-South/South East, Akwa Ibom is pushing to have a seaport, Rivers, Cross River and Anambra (Onitsha)...All these states can easily put resources together to have a world-class international seaport in the region, but they're working independently...If the FG chooses a state to focus on, the rest will cry of marginalisation...Of the lot, Akwa Ibom and Rivers can fund the dredging of their ports but the Governors are not serious.

The money borrowed to build Tinapa in Calabar would have completely funded the dredging of Calabar ports.

The Governors get away with too much in this country.

I support VDM on this, the politics played by especially the president is to ensure other ports are not working effectively in order for the country to be dependent on Lagos port alone.

Vdm is mad....
Very very mad....
Lagos is not holding Nigeria back..
They have governors that's able to harness their resources for societal growth..

Other governors get steady allocations...
What do they use it for??
I am not yoruba... I am not from lagos but make una leave them alone....

If e too pain una... The next time you get your allocations as governor, use am build one factory... The next one... Use am tar at least 4 roads... Small small, u sef go develop like lagos... Until them, vdm should go and sleep... His followers should go and sleep too...

Nigerians, particularly those in authority, are holding Nigeria back.

legitnow1:
LIEING IN THIS AGE WILL BE LIKE A COW GOING THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE.


ALL DEEP SEAPORTS ARE IN LAGOS.



WAT VDM IS SAYING IS LAGOS CAN GO.


WE ARE TIRED OF CARRYING THE DEAD WEIGHT.

COME TO THINK OF IT, THAT LAGOS IS ALSO THE REASON FOR TRIBALISM FROM THE DEPLORABLES.


IF WE SEND IT AWAY, WE KILL 2 BIRDS WITH ONE STONE AND GET BACK OUR PEACE.

Dredging is what makes deep!
There are also different sizes of ships. Not all cargo comes or has to come in mega vessels.
Come to think of it mega tankers come and take crude oil, don't they?
Na wetin dey hungry pesin... Na hin suppose enter kitchen cook