₦airaland Forum

Ilekeh:
If you believe that, then you're more naive than I thought.

We'd look into your revenue and make sure your movements are legal. We both know they're not.

ideykwum:
Your position is part of the core of the argument! Who is a "host"? What do you have to do to qualify as a "host"? The dictionary definition is: " a person who receives or entertains other people as guests.
"a dinner-party host"
synonyms: party-giver · entertainer"; The next question is, who is a guest?: "a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion:
"I have two guests coming to dinner tonight"
synonyms: visitor · caller · company · "

After reviewing both definitions, I can't understand how Yorubas received others in Lagos nor invited them!! The oba is an ex-criminal disguised as royalty! A sad commentary on Lagosians!!

ikkkkk:
A million likes for your comment.

HungerBAD:
Inshi or Ishi in the East means BUSHMEAT. Yes you are from the East and you are also a BUSHMEAT, which normal person bears the name of a Bushmeat?

LAGrejectIBO:
Federal Government built what port? Apapa port has been in existence before there was anything called Nigeria.

Ishilove:
This man should shove it up his heinie. He is a disgrace to the royal stool

Ilekeh:
He's right!

As an immigrant, go to American embassy and burn their flag, you'll find your way to your Naija bush faster than you can say NEPA.

Respect your host and you'll get a host not a host-ILE indigene.

Ilekeh:
This is the disrespect to the Yoruba hosts the Oba talks about. Try to take Lagos on your back to the East when Yorubas decide to break Nigeria.

sanky346:
The Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, says there is a need for non-indigenes in Lagos State to respect the tradition and culture of their host.

The monarch said this during an exclusive interview with our correspondent.

While responding to a question on the threat he issued out to Igbo residents in Lagos State if they did not vote for Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress, Akiolu maintained that he had no ill feeling towards Igbo in the state as some of his closest friends were Igbo.

He said, “Eze Odimegwu, who is a former CEO of Nigerian Breweries, is still my best friend as well as many others. The Obi of Onitsha came to visit me here a few days ago. When you go to a place, you have to respect the host leaders, particularly the traditional leaders there because you are coming to benefit from their success.

“The people of Lagos are the friendliest and most accommodating people in Nigeria.”

He said the video which showed him issuing threats to Igbo leaders was a misrepresentation of what truly transpired.

He said the issue was twisted by those who wanted to gain political advantage ahead of the governorship election but God put them to shame.

“Those who orchestrated the entire incident know themselves and I tell you, those (Igbo leaders) who came here on that day understand me a lot and have even been coming since then,” he said.

Akiolu said many of the non-indigenes were deceived by politicians in their quest for power.

He said, “The man that promised to hand them deputy governorship slot and four commissioner positions and would elevate the status of Eze Ndigbo to that of Oba of Lagos has since denied it.

“It was all a political gimmick because I am sure they know that he was only deceiving them. As a matter of fact, prominent traditional rulers in the South-East have been writing us to say that they are not happy about the large number of ezes in Lagos.”

He urged all Igbo who won elections in Lagos State not to disappoint the people.

The monarch said he was confident that Ambode would do well in office.

He said Ambode would serve as governor for eight years not just because it was the will of God but because he would perform excellently well. He, however, said Agbaje was free to contest again in 2019 if he wanted.

He said, “By the Grace of Almighty Allah and my ancestors in this house, the Governor-elect, Ambode, will rule for eight years with a good performance.”

He said he had nothing against the Peoples Democratic Party or its governorship candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, but noted that all humans are equal in the eyes of God but are not equal in the love of God.

He said Ambode proved his competence by saving the state from financial hardship when it was deprived of funds from the Federal Government.

Akiolu said he was not a politician but was only interested in the prosperity of Lagos and would continue to support the best.

Source: http://www.punchng.com/politics/non-indigenes-in-lagos-must-respect-their-hosts-akiolu/

Sunnybobo3:
No Nigerian is host to another Nigerian in Nigeria.

OneNaira6:
Why is that worthless tout turned leader dragging obi of onitsha to his level? Does he think the obi is a worthless man like himself? Does he think obi would degrade himself by associating with a tout like him? so you expect us to believe that man will leave his chair to come see an agbero tout called oba and noone dared Capture such moment.

I hate cowards that can't stand by their worthless self. Oba Akiolu is a tribalistic, hate filled, devilish monkey and he should be proud of it and stand by it rather than running his drunken mouth calling several igbos officials that most likely want nothing to with him as his "friends".

Illiterate buf00n.

You know what I find the most despicable about yoruba is that Every southern region have accommodated non indigenous on their lands including their people yet only yoruba won't let others rest will their usual loud mouthing of "accommodating". Even their people were welcomed, gave a free land, and even allowed to get involved in anything concerning aniocha, an igbo territory. Yet till date, not one single igbo community is out to shout it down yoruba throat. I swear yoruba people are the least accommodating people in that southern Nigeria.

His Majesty lgwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe was born in Onitsha on 14 May, 1941, the first child of Akunne Anthony Chinwuba, and Chukwuebuka Winifred Ogbenyeanu Achebe. He is a direct and unblemished descendant of Ezearoli, through the lineage of Chimedie, Oreze Obi, and Aguzani. His mother hails from Umu Olisa in Odoje, whilst his wife Chinwe Ngozi (nee Ononye) is from Umu Osodi, Inosi Onira of Ogbeabu. His paternal grandmother is from Umu Onuma of Obikporo whilst his maternal grandmother hails from the royal Ornozele Sineage of Umu Ezearoli. He has six children - four daughters and two sons - Ezennia Odiakosa, Chinedu, Eziamaka, lfunanya, Uchenna and Chinwe.

lgwe Achebe has had a sound preparation for life through his education. With excellent results from his primary and secondary schools, he gained admission in 1963 to the prestigious and world famous Standford University in California, USA, where he took a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. This was followed with a Master's degree in Business Administration in the equally famous Columbia University in New York City, also in the USA. He continued to develop his 'skills and abilities through the opportunity of many local and overseas in-service training programmes during his entire career. His educational attainment was crowned when he was nominated in 1979 to the maiden set of the Senior Executive Course of the exclusive National institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Jos, which is aimed at developing high-level leadership in the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

After a brief working experience in the USA during the period of the civil war, lgwe Achebe returned to Nigeria in 1972 to begin a long and fulfilled career with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. Over a period of 30 years, he held positions in several strategic functions, including Human Resources, Operations, External Relations, General Management and international Representation/Reputation Management.

He demonstrated very early the potential to rise to senior levels in the global Shell group of companies and was appointed to the board of directors of Shell Nigeria barely nine years afterjoining the company. This was a record achievement that has remained unequalled in the company. His other achievements include the management of the Eastern Division of the company with responsibility for hundreds of millions of dollars and the production of one-quarter of the nation's oil output (500,000 barrels per day).

As Head of Human Resources Development, he set up a manpower planning and development system that gave young but competent Nigerians the opportunity to rise fast to commanding positions in the company. The system is still in place and provides for up to 200 Nigerian staff of Shell Nigeria to be on overseas posting with other Shell companies at any given time. It is gratifying that several Onitsha indigenes have benefited from this scheme.

As the pioneer General Manager and Executive Director for External Relations, lgwe Nnaemeka Achebe set up the policy and framework for relationships with external stakeholders, particularly in oil producing communities of the Niger Delta. His undoubted vision and foresight made it possible for the company's expenditure on community development to grow from $12 million in 1991 to over $40 million when he left the position in 1996, and some $60 million today.

On reaching the normal retirement age of 55 years in 1996, the company requested lgwe Achebe to continue to provide his invaluable experience and expertise to the organisation by a special arrangement. He was transferred to Shell International in London, where he effectively acted as ambassador at large for Shell Nigeria with the title of Senior Corporate Adviser until his coronation as Obi of Onitsha. This position brought him in close working contact with international figures in politics, business, the academia and civil society. He has travelled and lectured widely, including universities and professional organisations, and featured on international electronic and in print media, including CNN, BBC and Reuters.

In Nigeria, he has over the years, by personal development and through his professional and other connections, nurtured effective access within the highest levels of government, the public service, and the private sector. His membership of the Alumni Association of the National institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, with such fellow members as General lbrahim Babangida, has been invaluable in this regard. In particular, he has acquired an impeccable knowledge of the oil industry and the role of petroleum In the political, economic and social dynamics of Nigeria and the world at large.

ideykwum:
Yes, initially built with wood and bamboo sticks! FG modernised and put the concrete et al! Or are you suggesting that it just showed up the way it is from creation??

LAGrejectIBO:
Oh, so you agree now that Federal Government is just a care taker of the port that predated its existence.

So learn to listen when we tell you FG dont own Lagos.

niceeric:
so u mean a Yoruba guy like me can become an Igwe in say,Anambra?

keep deceiving yourself...

Schematics:
When you read through this you get an idea of a credential a leader should have. Obi of Onitsha is the most educated, exposed and enlightened king in Nigeria.

Rascals should not be allowed to mount a royal stool not in the 21st century.

Ishilove:
This man should shove it up his heinie. He is a disgrace to the royal stool

Ishilove:
'Real royal' my ass. The oba should first respect his office before he can get any respect from me. Oba Oyekan was the epitome of royalty, not this loud mouthed, ill spoken ex-policeman who still thinks he is in the police force (which happens to be one of the most corrupt institutions in the country). The baba is just yarning dust and attracting negative attention to the royal house.

FYI, I am not from the east. Nota bene.

Ishilove:
'Real royal' my ass. The oba should first respect his office before he can get any respect from me. Oba Oyekan was the epitome of royalty, not this loud mouthed, ill spoken ex-policeman who still thinks he is in the police force (which happens to be one of the most corrupt institutions in the country). The baba is just yarning dust and attracting negative attention to the royal house.

FYI, I am not from the east. Nota bene.