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laudate:
Guy, your question is rather funny. Someone said 3 big companies are opening up in Edo State. I asked for proof. Instead of letting that person respond to my enquiry, you have butted in with a question that is totally unrelated to the previous enquiry that was made.

What exactly is your point??

My bad. I had reasoned that you were down on Oshiomole for not creating companies to employ Edo people . That is not his job.

laudate:
3 new companies, ke?? Where dem dey? Oya, post pictures of each of these sites, highlight current on-going works at each stage, so that we can read, inspect and verify progress of works, at each location.

Your rhetoric is rather baffling! Even last year, the Azura Power Plant site which was done with a lot of fanfare, whose siting in Edo had nothing to do with Oshiomhole, is yet to kick off till now. There are too many promises, and too little action!

I don't imagine facts, it is unfortunate if you don't know the industries in your state. I hope you will not be surprised if I reveal to that apart from the Edo cement factory which was revitalized and concessioned to BUA group for management, BUA group also built a separate cement factory, both in Okpella. The gas pipeline leading to the ongoing fertilizer company around Agenebode axis, by Dangote are being laid. My community is already enjoying some of the multiplying effects of such projects. For instance, houses, like flats that were hitherto given free to tenants are being rented by workers of these companies for as her as 150 and 200k per annum for our dads, mums and youths who are landlords. Also, Some of our youths are currently being engaged as workers, artisans and guards, some on a salary of 50k and above. Too long to continue.

bokohalal:
I don't know Oshiomole and never benefited from him but only a Bini ingrate will say that Oshiomole has done nothing in Benin City.

What road did oshiomole start and complete in Benin if not expanding few existing road?

The criminal even claimed uselu ugbowo rd constructed by GEJ. Ppl were deceived till federal govt crested FMW on the rd dividers.

Oshomole. Should stop claiming a saint, he is a crook.

bokohalal:
I don't know Oshiomole and never benefited from him but only a Bini ingrate will say that Oshiomole has done nothing in Benin City.

God bless you.

funkiebully:
What road did oshiomole start and complete in Benin if not expanding few existing road?

The criminal even claimed uselu ugbowo rd constructed by GEJ. Ppl were deceived till federal govt crested FMW on the rd dividers.

Oshomole. Should stop claiming a saint, he is a crook.

Oshiomole should have started constructing new roads while leaving the dilapidated existing inner city roads behind?

oshiosense:
I don't imagine facts, it is unfortunate if you don't know the industries in your state. I hope you will not be surprised if I reveal to that apart from the Edo cement factory which was revitalized and concessioned to BUA group for management, BUA group also built a separate cement factory, both in Okpella. The gas pipeline leading to the fertilizer company around Agenebode axis, by Dangote are being laid. My community is already enjoying some of the multiplying effects of such projects. For instance, houses, like flats that were hitherto given free to tenants are being rented by workers of these companies for as her as 150 and 200k. Some of our youths are engaged as artisans and guards, some on a salary of 50k and above. Too long to continue.

I am not an Edo man, so please do NOT reach for the tribalistic handle.

I have friends and relatives that simply live there, who can easily verify these claims. You stated that Edo Cement was sold to BUA, but your recent comments present a different picture from your previous post. Instead of letting people know that BUA upgraded and extended the existing facilities at the old Edo/Bendel Cement Company in Okpella, you made it seem as if BUA was setting up a totally different company, altogether!

As for the fertiliser company Dangote is setting up, don't worry people shall inspect and verify your claims as that project has been on-going since 2012. Now, which one is the 3rd company??

oshiosense:
If I see some of you making 'blind' statements, I laugh. You said apart from a few roads, what did he do? Bros, in as much as I am not holding brief for Oshiomole and certainly not in support of his recent loquacious manner, I will score him high in road construction, health ( How has he improved health in Edo State, he has been building central hospital for the past 8 years any yet nothing to show, education [b]( how did he improve education, the pry sch he rebuilt was funded by federal govt, he increasd the fees of AAU by over 300%, no single infrastructure in AAU during his time, so which Education are you talking about), youth empowerment[/b] (You know the YES scheme has failed, all the workers have been sacked), killing of the hitherto institutionalized godfatherism ( I agree with you on this), higher internal revenue ( What has he done with the higher Revenue, this has not made Edo better ,most roads in Edo is usually flooded when it rains, no employment for 8 years), opening up linking of many villages, which no government had paid attention to the past, etc. [b]Bros if you know Benin, you will agree with me that Benin is saner, organized and neater now. King square or ring road axis used to be a no go area for people because of a certain Bob Izua, whose boys were law to themselves in Benin[/b]but Oshiomole cut him and his nefarious activities to size ( when I read this part i immediately realize you are not from benin. Have you heard of a certain Tony Kabaka the younger brother of Bob Izua, he is now in charge of Ring road and terrorizing everyone. Bob izua is a learner where he is ). Right now, no fewer than 3 new big companies are currently being built in Edo state, including Dangote fertilizer company and BUA cement factory ( can you show us any proof of this). I know Oshiomole is not a saint, but we should always avoid to dodge the truth just because you want to settle scores.

( Oshiomole recieved higher IGR and Federal Allocation than lucky igbinedion and nothing to show for it. he built a few roads and that's all. is that what we should celebrate him for, no employment 8yrs, central hospital not completed for eight years yet with Less Revenue Igbinedion built Stella Obasanjo Children Hospital.

bokohalal:
Name one state in Nigeria that has built one factory or opened companies in that state

Forget that ignoramus, he does know that most Governments do not go into the issue of establishing companies, but create the enabling environment for private investors to so do, which I believe Oshiomole has done to some reasonable extent.

oshiosense:
Forget that ignoramus, he does know that most Governments do not go into the issue of establishing companies, but create the enabling environment for private investors to so do, which I believe Oshiomole has done to some reasonable extent.

Why the name-calling??! Did I ask you if Oshiomhole set up any industry or company in Edo state?? You must be the real ignoramus, here o!

For your information, this is what Oshiomhole himself promised residents of Edo State last year!

Edo to cultivate 300,000 hectares of farmland by 2016
_{Published On: Wed, Jan 8th, 2014 | Agricultural Business | By IDRIS UMAR MOMOH}

In consistent with its commitment to generate sustainable employment and boost domestic commercial agriculture, Edo State government has proposed to cultivate over 300,000 hectares of new farmland across the state.

The new farmland would cut across key food and cash crops spectrum with an emphasis on the development of domestic small and medium scale agriculture.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who made the disclosure at the presentation of 2014 budget proposal to the Edo State House of Assembly in Benin City, the state capital, said the investment would create over 300,000 new jobs over the next three years of his administration.

BusinessDay reports that the state ministry of agriculture and natural resources has identified over 200,000 hectares of farmland across the three senatorial districts in its land data bank initiative.

The 200,000 hectares of farmland are part of the state government agricultural policies to encourage investors that have indicated interest to invest in the state agribusiness sector.

The land is in addition to several hundred thousands of the state government’s reserved land for commercial agricultural activities.

http://businessdayonline.com/2014/01/edo-to-cultivate-300000-hectares-of-farmland-by-2016/

Agbgift:
Na Edo Line u even see self.
Benin / Auchi express road is in a mess. travelling from ekpoma or Auchi to benin it's like going to ore from benin.
Instead of him canvassing to fed Govt to help fix the road, he is busy borrowing millions fir project we haven't seen. accusing one minister or the order for financial mismanagement.

My sister that Auchi rd matter tired me ooo. I spent about 3 hrs for that road yesterday evening after the rain. It was really hell.

[quote author=oshiosense post=38499892]Pls tell me who remain for PDP, apart from the 2 senators? Remember Anenih is weak now, Pastor Ize Iyamu can never govern Edo state, who then, my brother I say who dey there? We d masses are wit PDP.propaganda cannot work this time.

unuane1:
My sister that Auchi rd matter tired me ooo. I spent about 3 hrs for that road yesterday evening after the rain. It was really hell.

Federal road.

bokohalal:
Federal road.

Is there a law that says a state government cannot repair a federal road? How many federal roads did Fashola repair in Lagos, on which he later turned round to collect a refund? Others should copy his example. Repair the road, and collect your refund.

bokohalal:
Osemwengie, you are not more Bini than I am. I have every right to speak my mind on any issue concerning the Bini nation and Edos in general.
Rather than belonging to secret society you should go look for a job. It is not government duty to provide employment but to create the environment for it.
Glad you acknowledged the 'few' roads.
You might do well and listen to your political leaders who have confessed to Oshiomole's outstanding achievements in Edo State.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu doesn't feed me and his general disposition is one of a failure when in power. He can only inspire stupidity.

@ the bolded, I dont belong to any secret society and I have a good Job. You have not mentioned with evidence what he has done outside the few roads he constructed. How can he create jobs when he is destroying the industries he met. Do you know how many people lost their job in Edo line.

laudate:
Is there a law that says a state government cannot repair a federal road? How many federal roads did Fashola repair in Lagos, on which he later turned round to collect a refund? Others should copy his example. Repair the road, and collect your refund.

, the few roads he constructed where federal roads and he was reimbursed by federal govt. He however did not use the money for anything, instead he keeps borrowing. What are the borrowed funds use for?

laudate:
Is there a law that says a state government cannot repair a federal road? How many federal roads did Fashola repair in Lagos, on which he later turned round to collect a refund? Others should copy his example. Repair the road, and collect your refund.

I saw a thread the other day on the state of some federal roads in the east.
No , there is nothing stopping a state government from attending to federal roads in their state. You cannot however compare the financial power of Lagos to Edo. Lagos State can afford resources for such and await anytime payment from the federal government. Edo cannot afford that.

iokpebholo:
APC is dead in edo state.Thanks to oshio- bad -bad

APC may be dead but only in ur father's house...PMG GOT 45% OF VOTES FROM EDO STATE DESPITE PDP(2000 naira)gift....PDP made lots of noise before the 2012 gubernatorial elections yet they beaten in the polls by a wide margin..ADAMS may have deviated from his main responsibility probably due to his RELEVANCE@the national level bu still,i dont see PDP taking over in 2016..

TippyTop:
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is Edo next governor.

Is he related to DSP Iyamu?

osemwengie1:
. The worst is that people will be comparing him to Lucky. Lucky received less federal allocation, less IGR and yet performed better. Look at how expensive it is to attend AAU.

he could not think of how to generate funds from the school than to increase the school fees as if he will increase the funds to step up the education standard in the sch

osemwengie1:
. Your stupidity is stunning, you have the mind to insult Edo people. Now tell me outside from the few roads he constructed what has he done. 8 yrs no single employment, instead he is incurring debt for the next govt . what did he do that we didn't appreciate. don't ever insult Binis again.

Shut up! Lucky was a better governor?I never knew insincere people like you still exist.smh 4 u

Agbgift:
Na Edo Line u even see self.
Benin / Auchi express road is in a mess. travelling from ekpoma or Auchi to benin it's like going to ore from benin.
Instead of him canvassing to fed Govt to help fix the road, he is busy borrowing millions fir project we haven't seen. accusing one minister or the order for financial mismanagement.

The borrowed money is going to be paid by FGovt later since is federal road...

lucky left 4billion but just go an check Edo is owning more than 30million debt now

osemwengie1:
, the few roads he constructed where federal roads and he was reimbursed by federal govt. He however did not use the money for anything, instead he keeps borrowing. What are the borrowed funds use for?

Airport road
Siluko road
Five junction
Teachers' House
Isonorho
Oba market
Iheya
Sapele road
Etc

Federal roads?

989900:
Is he related to DSP Iyamu?

Not sure they're related.

fineguy11:
APC may be dead but only in ur father's house...PMG GOT 45% OF VOTES FROM EDO STATE DESPITE PDP(2000 naira)gift....PDP made lots of noise before the 2012 gubernatorial elections yet they beaten in the polls by a wide margin..ADAMS may have deviated from his main responsibility probably due to his RELEVANCE@the national level bu still,i dont see PDP taking over in 2016..

APC is dead even in ur father' house Mr frog

bokohalal:
Airport road -
Siluko road
Five junction -
Teachers' House-
Isonorho
Oba market
Iheya
Sapele road-
Etc

Federal roads?

most of these roads are federal roads, so what are you trying to say

ionsman:
Shut up! Lucky was a better governor?I never knew insincere people like you still exist.smh 4 u

, the last employment by Edo state govt was done during Lucky's tenure, infact the only area lucky failed was road construction ( dont forget he had limited resources compared to Oshiomole), he built facilities in AAU, built COE Usen, Stella OBJ hospital, established ECTS to mention a few. How many hospitals has Oshiomole built, infact what is his achievement outside the few road construction. He promised to eliminate agbero from benin, instead he made them stronger. How is he better than lucky and please don't mention road construction, I will score him an E on that as the entire benin is flooded , places like Ugbiyokho e.tc.

osemwengie1:
( Oshiomole recieved higher IGR and Federal Allocation than lucky igbinedion and nothing to show for it. he built a few roads and that's all. is that what we should celebrate him for, no employment 8yrs, central hospital not completed for eight years yet with Less Revenue Igbinedion built Stella Obasanjo Children Hospital.

You forgot so soon that all almost all the primary and secondary schools in Edo state have been modernized with learning equipment and no more leaking roofs of ours schools? When did you go to Idia college? Have you been to imaguero college of late and many schools in and around Benin of late? Are you aware that the Specialist hospital, when completed will be second to none in Nigeria and you think such a project can be completed in three years? Have you forgotten that the Benin master drainage plan is on going? Have you forgotten that many villages have been linked to cities and turned around for good. For the YES scheme, it was not a company itself many an SPV to empower the youth. At inception, they engaged close to 10, 000 youth and the intention was for empowerment, which was so until it was scrapped few months ago, i.e. after about 7 years. Will you agree with me that majority of these YES workers, perhaps like you were, were not productive? Majority of them were students and some were just idle doing nothing, but going to collect their salary at the end of each month(for doing nothing). Even a handful of others were gainfully employed elsewhere, yet they continued to feed fat on the state's scarce resources. Any youth that wanted to be truly empowered would have long gotten something better out of the scheme after more than 7 years of 'free' money(a good spender would have saved to do one other Bizness of the other. For your information, a younger brother of mine was one and was affected too, so I know what am saying.

osemwengie1:
, the last employment by Edo state govt was done during Lucky's tenure, infact the only area lucky failed was road construction ( dont forget he had limited resources compared to Oshiomole), he built facilities in AAU, built COE Usen, Stella OBJ hospital, established ECTS to mention a few. How many hospitals has Oshiomole built, infact what is his achievement outside the few road construction. He promised to eliminate agbero from benin, instead he made them stronger. How is he better than lucky and please don't mention road construction, I will score him an E on that as the entire benin is flooded , places like Ugbiyokho e.tc.

How does it feel knowing the truth but deciding to deceive others with lies?

bokohalal:
How does it feel knowing the truth but deciding to deceive others with lies?

What is the truth

bokohalal:
I saw a thread the other day on the state of some federal roads in the east.
No , there is nothing stopping a state government from attending to federal roads in their state. You cannot however compare the financial power of Lagos to Edo. Lagos State can afford resources for such and await anytime payment from the federal government. Edo cannot afford that.

Ok, now I get your reasoning. The federal roads should be left in its deplorable state, so that it can continue to claim the lives of unwary travellers, as well as the time of those who spend hours navigating the craters on it, simply because it would take the state govt a long period to get a refund of the money it has used to fix it!

Erha me!!

osemwengie1:
When Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in 2007 as a gubernatorial candidate promised Edo people that if elected, the State should say goodbye to poverty, a lot of our people were overjoyed and voted for him believing that their messiah had come and things will change for the better. Their confidence in him was not because they were gullible but because of his former track record as a union leader and so they assumed that everything he promised would be strictly implemented. Seven years after, a lot of things have happened but poverty has not gone from Edo State but rather has become worse.

I sincerely believe the Comrade Governor came with plenty of passion and perhaps good intentions but government and governance requires far more than that. Before Chief Obafemi Awolowo announced free education as a cardinal programme of his party, he had commissioned a team of educational and economic experts to brainstorm on the needs, cost and feasibility of the programme on a sustainable basis. The governor started well by establishing an economic team but what have they done by way of recommendations and achievements? We need to know so that we can truly assess their performance. In the interim, they appear to be only concerned with increased taxes to the detriment of increased businesses. Are they aware of how many businesses we have in the State and how well they are doing? Have they initiated or encouraged the governor to invite business owners to an economic summit to discuss Ways and Means to improve the business environment of the State? We live in a very competitive environment and government must lobby or woo investors to establish in their State. This is a serious and technical assignment that must be performance driven with definite time lines. The newly elected governor of Lagos State has already established an overseas investment desk to coordinate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) which has led to top executives of multi-national corporations like Walmart visiting the government of Lagos on investment talks. Poverty will not go if there are no industries that will stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Token and cosmetic efforts like the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) which has crashed is not the answer to poverty eradication or alleviation but a well coordinated and articulated economic programme founded on Public Private Partnership with government creating the enabling environment.

There are no government industries or business concern thriving today in the State. The celebrated announcement by the comrade governor at the beginning of his second term that the Dangote Group were establishing a huge fertilizer factory at Agenebode that will employ at least 10,000 workers is now a mirage and has gone with the wind. Equally painful to Edo people is the foundational laying ceremony of Shoprite mall at Sapele road by Dumez road junction in Benin City which was done with fanfare by the governor and has since been abandoned. Not to mention the proposed ultra modern business complex that was supposed to overlook the ringroad where the historic Agidigbi house used to be but appears now to just be a dream. Bendel Brewery, that cash cow established by Prof. Ambrose Ali which was sold under very dubious circumstances to Church gate group and which was forcefully retrieved by Chief Lucky Igbinedion for the State has been abandoned in spite of its economic potentials. Ditto Edo Line, Edo Courier Service, Observer newspaper, Ethiope publishing, Bendel insurance etc. Okpilla cement factory which was revived through a privatization programme which the comrade governor commendably continued and finalised is not operational owing to issues arising on the ownership rights of the limestone at Okpilla and strangely the State government has remained non committal to this lingering problem.

Government must not only show interest but get involved in the problems affecting businesses in the State. When New Nigeria bank was to be sold off many years ago, the governments of Edo and Delta State collectively intervened and were able to broker a deal with NDIC that saw the survival of the bank until it merged with other banks to become what it is now known as Unity bank. As at today, the Edo State government is seen as hostile, unapproachable and indifferent to economic initiatives. Under such atmosphere or perception, it will be difficult to attract those capable of industrializing the state. To attract investors and industries you must have an economic policy backed by legislation.

Do we have an investors guide that advertises our agricultural, mineral and economic potentials? Such handbook professionally and attractively packaged is a sine qua non for investment drive. Has the State demarcated land for industrial use and what is their policy for land required, for industrial purpose? What is government tax policy to investors? Are there tax holidays or rebates for certain kind of businesses? Such information should be in the investors guide and in the public domain. What is government disposition to Public Private Partnership and in which area is government interested in such partnership? These issues are key to attracting investors. The State must embark on an economic road show when the aforementioned prerequisites have been fulfilled and the governor as chief executive must personally drive the process. Edo State however has a lot of well meaning indigenes abroad and in Nigeria who are willing to invest at home if the government can make the environment conducive and attractive for them. We must initiate this process. ‪#‎TheFutureIsNow‬!

By Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu

after i saw his official house as nlc president in maitama
i knew he was just a scammer
this is why the only persion i support are buhari,ezekwesili and soludo and maybe el rufai,fashola (get as e be because of tinubu concine)

laudate:
Ok, now I get your reasoning. The federal roads should be left in its deplorable state, so that it can continue to claim the lives of unwary citizens, as well as the time of those who spend hours navigating the craters on it, simply because it would take the state govt a long period to get a refund of the money it has used to fix it!

Erha me!!

I was conversing with a bozo. So, the federal government should abdicate it's duty and wait for the bill from the states? After all, that is how Lagos State operates. And, I can bet my life that there are many dilapidated federal roads in Lagos that the state government can never contemplate patching.