₦airaland Forum

MICHEALADEX:
Oh I thought you guys are the developer of Lagos and all the structural buildings in it belongs to you

It all that Mkpuru Miri
It makes them see things that aren’t there

Ofunaofu:
you’re quick to single out Igbos with tribal hatred, but have you forgotten that the claim 'Lagos is no man’s land' has been echoed by many people from various ethnic backgrounds even Daniel Bwala recently said it. Yet, you choose to weaponize that narrative just to spew bitterness against one group.

And as for your mention of Obi winning Lagos with Yoruba support maybe instead of throwing shade, you should acknowledge that Lagos was built and is sustained by the sweat and sacrifice of people from all over Nigeria and beyond.

Your noise about ‘nzogbu nzogbu’ dances and cutlasses sounds more like a desperate attempt to paint a whole people with a brush of fear and division. Calm down. Loudness doesn’t equal truth. There are consequences for actions? Maybe the real consequence here is exposing how shallow and divisive tribal bigotry really is.

Blow all the grammar you want, but it is what it is. And no going back. We're done with the cheap blackmail, guilt trip and gaslighting. Go and ask your old uncles about what Jaja Nwachukwu said in the 1940s and what Zik also said.

kettykin:
The worst form of submission is continuing to empower a system that sidelines you.
Imagine if every Igbo entrepreneur and consumer consciously boycotted goods, services, and products headquartered in Lagos , from telecommunications and banking to oil, gas, and corporate giants profiting from the East while paying taxes elsewhere.

Picture the inauguration of a strategic economic revival team that mandates every Igbo business operating in Lagos to establish a parallel enterprise in the East under a new brand identity before being licensed to trade locally. Add to that a sales tax on goods not produced in the East, and a cultural policy ensuring at least 10% airtime for artists and content creators based in the region.

The message is simple and urgent,The East must wake up, organize, and reclaim its own economic destiny.
We are empowering Lagos too much , now that Lagos has turned into the economic powerhouse of yorubas, any business on the east paying tax tp Lagos should be treated with less priority.


Please notice I left out the churches out of reverence for God.

This thing you typed cannot happen in the next 100 years

Eboofa:
For where..! The kind of redlining that ronu ppl do in terms of projects location in Lagos will mystify you! At kilo bus stop in surulere......Nnobi street right is Igbo dominated and the roads are miserable but Nnobi left is Yoruba dominated......I do not remember in 30 years ...when their road was ever bad..........Meanwhile Sanwaolu family home is right in Igbo dominated Nnobi right........has he summoned the courage to tar Olaitan Odularu street.......??
For where!!

Ndigbo should diversify their holdings to southeast and southsouth! Enugu and Port Harcourt offer a better quality of life than Lagos!

Is portharcout igboland too?🤣🤣

Ofunaofu:
You are not from Lagos, your father doesn't own a square foot size of a keke parking spot any where in Lagos, though you may be yoruba as I can deduce from your comment because it is soaked in the same tired cocktail of tribal revisionism and historical cherry-picking that some of you mistake for facts. You keep shouting we developed Lagos, yet you ignore the critical contributions of non-Yoruba Nigerians who continue to power its economic engine today. Let’s clear this up again since you’re still struggling with comprehension.

First, I never said the success story of Lagos is my “2x2” shop. That’s your strawman, that is your propaganda not my argument. What I said, and what you keep dodging, is this: you cannot dismiss the enormous contribution of small businesses, traders, and entrepreneurs many of whom are Igbo and other non-Yoruba Nigerians to Lagos’ economic rise. Whether it’s Alaba, Ladipo, Balogun, or Computer Village, these are multi-billion naira ecosystems, a value chain that pay taxes, create jobs, and generate revenue not "petty trade."

[b]Second, your claim that Igbos only began “mass migrating” to Lagos after the FCT moved to Abuja is a lie and an embarrassingly lazy one. Igbos were living, trading, and even owning property in Lagos long before independence. [/b]In fact, they were among the earliest and most prominent non-Yoruba settlers in Lagos Island, Yaba, and Surulere.

Third, Lagos being a trade centre long before independence is not in dispute and no one ever said Lagos was desolate. What you’re refusing to accept is that Lagos became a megacity not just because of colonial roads or Awolowo’s cocoa policy, but because people from across Nigeria poured in, invested, worked, and turned it into the economic powerhouse it is today. Infrastructure doesn’t build prosperity on its own, people do.

You talk about Awolowo, cocoa money, and colonial footprints as if they magically built the Lagos skyline. But post-independence Lagos, the one with corporate towers, industrial estates, global investment, and a massive consumer base was fueled by a national influx of human capital, business, and labour.

Fourth, your talk of “benevolence” is insulting. Nigerians are not second-class citizens in Lagos or anywhere else in this country. People don’t need to beg Yoruba approval to live or thrive in a federal republic. Nobody forced anyone to come to Lagos, they came because it’s their constitutional right to live and do business anywhere in Nigeria. Lagos didn’t do Nigeria a favour by being the capital, it benefited immensely from being the political and economic centre of the country for decades.

And let’s talk taxes: over 65% of Lagos' IGR comes from PAYE and corporate taxes, not land levies or indigenes’ goodwill. Who pays these? Multinational companies, SMEs, private businesses run and staffed by Nigerians of all ethnicities. You act like Lagos was self-made, but without Nigeria its capital status, its population influx, its ports, its businesses, Lagos would be a glorified coastal town.

You also conveniently ignore that the port you're dismissing is a key economic driver, and yes, Igbo importers are a significant part of the Lagos port economy. No, they don’t own the port, but their volume of trade in electronics, auto parts, fashion, machinery rivals that of any other group, and those goods are sold across Lagos, Nigeria and West Africa. That’s not delusion, that’s fact.

Lastly, this “go and develop your region” nonsense is tribal bigotry dressed as advice. Development isn’t held back by traders or migrants it’s held back by bad governance, corruption, and the same ethnic gatekeeping you’re doing here. If you want balanced national growth, fight for it don’t scapegoat Nigerians for exercising their right to invest and prosper wherever they choose.

Lagos is Yoruba land nobody disputes that. But its success? That belongs to all Nigerians who built, lived, and bled for it. Your ancestors planted seeds, sure but it took the labour, taxes, and enterprise of a nation to grow the forest. You don’t own the fruits alone just because your people cleared part of the land centuries ago.

It’s 2025. Time to grow out of ethnic entitlement and join the rest of us in nation-building. If facts feel like insults, maybe it's your pride that’s too fragile.

This is true because there was no single shop or complex own by private individuals especially the Igbo in the Trade Fair that was demolished today, they normally bring their wares during Trade Fair week from Alaba and Balogun in every November of the year.

Yes, 95% of Ibo that resides in Lagos today came to Lagos after FCT have been moved to Abuja.

Ofunaofu:
you’re quick to single out Igbos with tribal hatred, but have you forgotten that the claim 'Lagos is no man’s land' has been echoed by many people from various ethnic backgrounds even Daniel Bwala recently said it. Yet, you choose to weaponize that narrative just to spew bitterness against one group.

And as for your mention of Obi winning Lagos with Yoruba support maybe instead of throwing shade, you should acknowledge that Lagos was built and is sustained by the sweat and sacrifice of people from all over Nigeria and beyond.

Your noise about ‘nzogbu nzogbu’ dances and cutlasses sounds more like a desperate attempt to paint a whole people with a brush of fear and division. Calm down. Loudness doesn’t equal truth. There are consequences for actions? Maybe the real consequence here is exposing how shallow and divisive tribal bigotry really is.

When talking about loudness and being crass, we know the guilty party. Being tribal is not morally and legally reprehensible. It's called self preservation. You will not gaslight or guilt trip anyone anymore with your victimhood crocodile tears. I identify as a tribalistic person. So there's no exposure anywhere. Its not a crime and I won't be arm-twisted into ceding my birthright in the name of a pseudo unity which is uniformity in actuality. Lagos exclusively belongs to the Yorubas and any other people there are mere settlers in the name of being Nigerian.

Spandau:
When talking about loudness and being crass, we know the guilty party. Being tribal is not morally and legally reprehensible. It's called self preservation. You will not gaslight or guilt trip anyone anymore with your victimhood crocodile tears. I identify as a tribalistic person. So there's no exposure anywhere. Its not a crime and I won't be arm-twisted into ceding my birthright in the name of a pseudo unity which is uniformity in actuality. Lagos exclusively belongs to the Yorubas and any other people there are mere settlers in the name of being Nigerian.

At some point, someone must be able to explain why, of all the tribes living in Lagos, and I doubt there is a tribe in this country that doesn't, only one, just one, has a huge issue with Ndi Yoruba claiming Lagos is theirs.

Ofunaofu:
I just have to excuse your ignorance, because clearly, you were either failed by the Nigerian education system or you’ve chosen tribal bias over historical fact.

First of all, Lagos was Nigeria’s capital and a federal territory belonging to all Nigerians until it was moved to Abuja in 1991 by Babangida. As a former FCT, Lagos attracted people from across the country and beyond, all contributing to its growth and development. The ports, the commerce, the industries built not by any one ethnic group alone, but by Nigerians of diverse backgrounds working side by side.

You speak of Yorùbá wealth building Lagos like Lagos was a farmstead passed down by your ancestors. Lagos position as a colonial and economic hub predated oil, and its growth was accelerated by federal presence and investment, not some hidden treasure from “Yoruba hinterlands.” Do your research don’t just echo what tribal propagandists feed you.

And this idea that a surname in Yoruba land is a flex is exactly why Nigeria continues to struggle with unity. A name is not a deed. A tribe is not a title of ownership. Your ancestors didn’t build Lagos in isolation. It was built by laborers, traders, civil servants, port workers, soldiers, artisans, Aworis who are the indigenous Lagosians, Hausas, Igbos, Itsekiri, Nupe, Efik, and yes, Yoruba not Nairaland tribal agbadorians claiming inheritance rights based on last names.

Being loud doesn’t make you right. It just makes you sound insecure.

Ofunaofu:
I just have to excuse your ignorance, because clearly, you were either failed by the Nigerian education system or you’ve chosen tribal bias over historical fact.

First of all, Lagos was Nigeria’s capital and a federal territory belonging to all Nigerians until it was moved to Abuja in 1991 by Babangida. As a former FCT, Lagos attracted people from across the country and beyond, all contributing to its growth and development. The ports, the commerce, the industries built not by any one ethnic group alone, but by Nigerians of diverse backgrounds working side by side.

You speak of Yorùbá wealth building Lagos like Lagos was a farmstead passed down by your ancestors. Lagos position as a colonial and economic hub predated oil, and its growth was accelerated by federal presence and investment, not some hidden treasure from “Yoruba hinterlands.” Do your research don’t just echo what tribal propagandists feed you.

And this idea that a surname in Yoruba land is a flex is exactly why Nigeria continues to struggle with unity. A name is not a deed. A tribe is not a title of ownership. Your ancestors didn’t build Lagos in isolation. It was built by laborers, traders, civil servants, port workers, soldiers, artisans, Aworis who are the indigenous Lagosians, Hausas, Igbos, Itsekiri, Nupe, Efik, and yes, Yoruba not Nairaland tribal agbadorians claiming inheritance rights based on last names.

Being loud doesn’t make you right. It just makes you sound insecure.

Kf the anus has a voce box, I would definitely day you said all these from ur Anus. Firstly the part of Lagos Island which was the Capital of nogeria till 1991 was actually named EKO bu the Yorùbá groups that are the owners and forst settlers on that Island used as a farm settlement. Eko is a variation of the Yorùbá phrase EKO meaning FARM, PLANTATION. EREKO (meaning (FARMSTEAD) is a derivative od the root word Eko
OKO, EKO, IKO are all Yorùbá words with same meaning which is farm. IKOrodu is actually ODU LEAF FARM. IKO-ata in Onisiwo Island means PEPPER FARM. EKO-EFUN in Olukunmi literally means CHALK FARM. It is a quarry where white native chalks are mined. Lagos Island was actually a farming and fishing settlement of the Awori sub group of the Yorùbá ethnic nation.
Lagos as a state was created in 1967 from many Yoruba communities and lands that was part of the Western Region developed with cocoa wealth from the hinterlands of the Yorùbá People.
Abuja is the current capital for 34 years now. Lokoja was once the colonial capital and seat of powerof the Northern and southern protectors. Calabar was once the Capital of the Southern Protectorate. Enigu was the Capital of the Old Eastern region and the South Central state. Karuna was the capital if the Northern region. GO AND CLAIM THOSE LANDS TOO.
1n 1921, there was a judgement in the privy council in London (the UK highest or rather supreme court) in the case of Chief Amodu Tijani Oluwa vs Secretary of the colonies (1921) thatLagos Land belongs to the Native Yorùbás and their families, chiefs and traditional rulers. That the treaty ceding Lagos to the British was just for administrative purposes and does not confer or transfer ownership to the British who lack the power to allocate such lands to a third party and that Chief Oluwa be compensated for the use of any part of his land in Apapa. Land allocation is entrenched in the local native laws and customs. of the native Yorubas.
If the British in their own courts cannot own Lagos, how come some uncultured Osu from the evil forests of Ohafia will lay claim to Lagos Island or any part of Lagos state.
As an Ìjèbú Rẹmo descendant, From Remo North in Ogun state to Ikorodu in Lagos is Rẹmọ land. Ibẹju and Epe in Lagos is Ìjèbú land that covers further than Ijebu Ode in Ogun state. Some Ìlájé are indigenes of Epe too. The Aworis Own Eko, Vi, Ajah to Apapa, down to Badagry with the Egun Indigenes who are their customary tenants in Badagry. The Aworis also extends to Lusada Ado Odo, Otta in Ogun state. The Egbas own a large part Alimosho with the Aworis and some Oyo settlers. Egba land extends to Abeokuta and beyond.
Awolowo's AG build the Industrial estates on Apapa, Ikeja, Ilupeju Mushin, Matori and Ladilo. They built the Lagos Airport before federal take over. The Lagos port was developed with Western region's money. The cocoa board building iin Apapa is a testament.
LASG built the BRT transposit system, LAGRIDE, BLUE and RED LINE RAILS, The LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE, LEKKI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LEKKI DEEP-SEA PORT with foreign partners, EKO ATLANTIC, The schools, roads and general hospitals, WHICH ONE IBOS BUILT FOR US FOR LAGOS?
WETIN IBOS BUILD? 2 by 4 shops, houses for canals and drainage paths, unapproved shops?
You leeches should go and hold your Ghost workers governors responsible and stop doing long throat on another's already developed land.
Sambisa Forest dey there free of charge if you want development.
Lagos amd Yorùbá land was built by the sweat, toil, efforts and developmental foresights of our fathers. Lagos was developed when your fathers and mothers were still living in trees. And they were being flogged to not come to the markets without clothes.

jaymichael:
Kf the anus has a voce box, I would definitely day you said all these from ur Anus. Firstly the part of Lagos Island which was the Capital of nogeria till 1991 was actually named EKO bu the Yorùbá groups that are the owners and forst settlers on that Island used as a farm settlement. Eko is a variation of the Yorùbá phrase EKO meaning FARM, PLANTATION. EREKO (meaning (FARMSTEAD) is a derivative od the root word Eko
OKO, EKO, IKO are all Yorùbá words with same meaning which is farm. IKOrodu is actually ODU LEAF FARM. IKO-ata in Onisiwo Island means PEPPER FARM. EKO-EFUN in Olukunmi literally means CHALK FARM. It is a quarry where white native chalks are mined. Lagos Island was actually a farming and fishing settlement of the Awori sub group of the Yorùbá ethnic nation.
Lagos as a state was created in 1967 from many Yoruba communities and lands that was part of the Western Region developed with cocoa wealth from the hinterlands of the Yorùbá People.
Abuja is the current capital for 34 years now. Lokoja was once the colonial capital and seat of powerof the Northern and southern protectors. Calabar was once the Capital of the Southern Protectorate. Enigu was the Capital of the Old Eastern region and the South Central state. Karuna was the capital if the Northern region. GO AND CLAIM THOSE LANDS TOO.
1n 1921, there was a judgement in the privy council in London (the UK highest or rather supreme court) in the case of Chief Amodu Tijani Oluwa vs Secretary of the colonies (1921) thatLagos Land belongs to the Native Yorùbás and their families, chiefs and traditional rulers. That the treaty ceding Lagos to the British was just for administrative purposes and does not confer or transfer ownership to the British who lack the power to allocate such lands to a third party and that Chief Oluwa be compensated for the use of any part of his land in Apapa. Land allocation is entrenched in the local native laws and customs. of the native Yorubas.
If the British in their own courts cannot own Lagos, how come some uncultured Osu from the evil forests of Ohafia will lay claim to Lagos Island or any part of Lagos state.
As an Ìjèbú Rẹmo descendant, From Remo North in Ogun state to Ikorodu in Lagos is Rẹmọ land. Ibẹju and Epe in Lagos is Ìjèbú land that covers further than Ijebu Ode in Ogun state. Some Ìlájé are indigenes of Epe too. The Aworis Own Eko, Vi, Ajah to Apapa, down to Badagry with the Egun Indigenes who are their customary tenants in Badagry. The Aworis also extends to Lusada Ado Odo, Otta in Ogun state. The Egbas own a large part Alimosho with the Aworis and some Oyo settlers. Egba land extends to Abeokuta and beyond.
Awolowo's AG build the Industrial estates on Apapa, Ikeja, Ilupeju Mushin, Matori and Ladilo. They built the Lagos Airport before federal take over. The Lagos port was developed with Western region's money. The cocoa board building iin Apapa is a testament.
LASG built the BRT transposit system, LAGRIDE, BLUE and RED LINE RAILS, The LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE, LEKKI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LEKKI DEEP-SEA PORT with foreign partners, EKO ATLANTIC, The schools, roads and general hospitals, WHICH ONE IBOS BUILT FOR US FOR LAGOS?
WETIN IBOS BUILD? 2 by 4 shops, houses for canals and drainage paths, unapproved shops?
You leeches should go and hold your Ghost workers governors responsible and stop doing long throat on another's already developed land.
Sambisa Forest dey there free of charge if you want development.
Lagos amd Yorùbá land was built by the sweat, toil, efforts and developmental foresights of our fathers. Lagos was developed when your fathers and mothers were still living in trees. And they were being flogged to not come to the markets without clothes.

I wished the Ndigbo bashing part of the post were separated from the rest and added as a different post but the Lagos/Eko history part of your post is spot on, thank you so much.

Stuff like it should be in an archive somewhere for people to realise Lagos state and a huge chunk of metropolitan Lagos itself was built primarily on AG's Western Region sweat and toil.