NwaChibuzor13:
Over the years, we've always been seen as minorities in Nigerian politics for reasons I can't understand but who can we blame, after all, our brothers from the north do say this God forsaken country is simply not ours so its just better we keep our mouth shut, look and watch the owners run their affairs. After all , the book of Exodus 14:14 says "God will fight the battle for you. And for you? Just keep your mouth shut while he's killing your enemies one by one". Anyways, if this country is ever willing to "get there" , not an hausa man, not a nupe man neither kanuri nor fulani nor yoruba but the wisdom , charisma and leadership examples of an Igbo man. Here are some reasons, why we are the solution to Nigeria and Nigerian's dilemna.

We understand Nigeria politics better
One of the backbone of democracy and politics void of deceit is freedom of the press. This Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi did uphold within his short term in office. He made freedom of the press one of his major priorities, Ironsi further identified Nigeria’s biggest problem politically as tribalism and gave his all to end that problem. He further stamped this by creating a unitary system and abrogation of several regions all in the name of "one Nigeria". Just like his predecessor Azikiwe, he instigated a kind of Nigeria where an hausa man could rule or become a permanemt sec' in Enugu. Under Azkiwe was one of the first universities in Nigeria established because if saw a great need of proper education for future political leaders and just like Ironsi's advocate for a more united Nigeria, he formed strong alliances with the northerners. He held several political posts such as the member for Onitsha in the Eastern House of Assembly (1954–60); Minister of Internal Affairs (Jan.–September 1954); Minister of Internal Affairs, Eastern Region (1954); Member of His Excellency Privy Council, Eastern Nigeria (1954–59); Primer of Eastern Nigeria (1954–59); President of the NCNC (1946–60); Vice-President of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (1947–60); all of which he inducted rapid changes to the already rotten system.
He also made sure slavery was greatly suppressed as he made an everlasting effect in the anti slavery society for protection of human rights. All these Nigerians mostly the hausas rather chose to remain in mediocrity but as the great zik of Africa will always say, "There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity" . But all theae glorious works were greatly destroyed by the northern cabals in the name of Gowon and his cohorts which frustrated another Igbo man Odumegwu Ojukwu. If the youbas and hausas choose to keep quiet amd wallow in suffering, the Igbos will never accept such fate. Just like this wise man Ojukwu once said, Since oppression is maintained by force, it is only possible to remove that oppression by a counterforce.

Our natural gift of wisdom and wiseness will go a long way in making the economy better

One name that comes to mind is Okonjo Iweala, she maintained a stable macroeconomic environment which set the platform for a stable economic growth. She made sure inflation levels remained in single digits . She also made sure exchange rate was stable compared to wjat it is today under the leadership of a northerner. In conjuction with GEJ's transformation agenda, 11 airport terminals were completed . She under the GEJ administration invested in service sectors, remitted funds for the completion of fibre optic cables to rural areas to boost economic growth, made sure Nigeria attracted up to $10b in FDI amd made the country an industrial hub all of which were never achieved in previous led northern and yoruba regimes. Further solidified the economy by providing a GES scheme for farmers and also created millions upon millions of jobs. People like Tony Eumelu, Orji Kalu, Cosmos Maduka, Ibeto, Arthur Eze, Emeka Offor and so many more time will not permit me to mention have been the backbone of Nigerias economy in so many years. In lagos state alone, we contribute trillions upon trillions of dollars every year. All these can never be achieved without our presence. Major states like Lagos, Kano , Kaduna can never do without us

The Igbos have more at stake in Nigeria and The country can only survive with us


I once read a post here http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/articles-opinions/igbos-may-nigerias-greatest-hope/ saying "The Igbo is not only industrial but entrepreneurial. He is like the Western Jew. Now while other ethnic groups to also harbor similar and variable unique skills, one can imagine the outcome had the Western world not only ignored their Einsteins but frustrated them and pushed them into social rebellion and crime. Not only would they have lost decades of advancement but they would have suffered enduring regression from the easy transfer of intelligence and unusual skills to socially destructive applications. Your geniuses are some of your best resources or your greatest liabilities depending on how you utilize them."

Thats the simple truth. Our mental capabilities and entrepreneurship abilities are needed for Nigeria to move forward and Nigeria can never survive without us. Having an Igbo president will definitely lead to more exploits. In lagos, abuja, kaduna and kano, we make up 80% of the economy in thoss states. I can't imagine how they will collapse if we all decide to leave one day. There is no state in Nigeria where Igbo investment do not exceed 5b. In Benue State, in 2010, when the Igbo community resolved to boycott the popular Zaki Biam Yam Market, the biggest in the nation, over disagreements with the host community, the market ran into serious challenges. In reaction to this, Governor Gabriel Suswan said: “Any state government that ignores the Igbo does so at the risk of its economy.

We did it before, we can do it again
Zik layed a lasting legacy, a legacy anyone can be proud of and will go down as the greatest leader in Nigeria's history. We did it when we had the chance, we can do it again. When he first assumed power he said "My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?" But unfortunately, all his works and legacy were destroyed by subsequent greedy leaders. Only an Igbo man can restore such legacy again.

Lalasticlala mynd44

UrennaNkoli:
Kwụsi! Don't you know they've failed to realize we contribute nothing less than ten billion to the economy of each of the 36 states every year? Something their indigenes can't even achieve. I always wish we all could just form a consensus and leave Nigeria for them one day lemme see how dem go feed.

Nukilia:
What saddens my heart is that the same Igbo's will betray their own when the time comes

Sammy07:



Chai see lies from ipob beaureu of statistics

UrennaNkoli:
Kwụsi! Don't you know they've failed to realize we contribute nothing less than ten billion to the economy of each of the 36 states every year? Something their indigenes can't even achieve. I always wish we all could just form a consensus and leave Nigeria for them one day lemme see how dem go feed.

UrennaNkoli:

Google was created for you.

Sammy07:


Cc: Jaideyone, alariiwo, manmountain, imperialyoruba, beautifuleast, gotze1, totit, Shuku okuko alabuku, danlandi7.

Am fainting ooooo

IPO..........

UrennaNkoli:
Kwụsi! Don't you know they've failed to realize we contribute nothing less than ten billion to the economy of each of the 36 states every year? Something their indigenes can't even achieve. I always wish we all could just form a consensus and leave Nigeria for them one day lemme see how dem go feed.

Gotze1:

Sammy07:


I don't even know where they see this figures..

Maybe Amadioha use to bring it to them

Desyner:
Which state has the Igbo man liberated from the yoke of periodic abuja dependency ?
We like to play stupid politics in Africa(blacks), if not OP won't attempt to foòl us here with ethnic junks? Instead of rallying round characters with good morals we prefer ethnic affliations to merit.

UrennaNkoli:

Read and digest. That was why I sent you to school.
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/igbo-leaders-demand-nnamdi-kanus-freedom/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/nigeria-cannot-survive-without-the-igbo-by-femi-aribisala/amp/

https://www.nairaland.com/2514914/igbos-contribute-more-economy-nigeria

https://ng.boell.org/2015/07/02/lagos-and-its-potentials-economic-growth

If ur not satisfied , I can serve you more.

UrennaNkoli:
Kwụsi! Don't you know they've failed to realize we contribute nothing less than ten billion to the economy of each of the 36 states every year? Something their indigenes can't even achieve. I always wish we all could just form a consensus and leave Nigeria for them one day lemme see how dem go feed.

UrennaNkoli:

Lol @ merit if the OP wants to talk about merit, he dare not mention the northerners. The yorubas are neither a good mention. Ohanaeze Ndigbo is still a better choice.

UrennaNkoli:

Read and digest. That was why I sent you to school.
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/igbo-leaders-demand-nnamdi-kanus-freedom/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/nigeria-cannot-survive-without-the-igbo-by-femi-aribisala/amp/

https://www.nairaland.com/2514914/igbos-contribute-more-economy-nigeria

https://ng.boell.org/2015/07/02/lagos-and-its-potentials-economic-growth

If ur not satisfied , I can serve you more.

Alawe:
WHO DOESN'T KNOW THAT. just that they can not swallow their pride and do the needful for general good of the nation.

'Truth is an open wound that only conscience can heal'

nigeria is not ready yet for the status of a great nation, if not, it would have jettisoned some unnecessary sentiments and allowed the igbos to take the rightful positions. And until we are ready to embrace the truth nigeria will keep limping in its infancy

UrennaNkoli:

Google was created for you.

Jaideyone:
lol both you and the op is deluded.
with the kind of leaders you guys have in the east we already have an idea of the type of leaders the south east can give the country.

is it okorocha the statue man cum clueless governor? we don't want a president that will shake trump then come back and erect a billboard like he just met amadioha himself?

is it peter obi? the same peter obi that lied about leaving 80b savings for his successor and your gullible people fell for it? the same peter obi that said he only has one watch? we don't want a lying bastard.

is it obingo the MOU man? oh the same obingo commissioned borehole oh obingo also said anambla team came first in the competition abroad when they only received certificate of attendance and yes obingo also lied about ugwu export ;Dvwe don't want a man that will give us fictions as achievements.

how about ugwuanyi the clueless one? this one will only declare fasting and prayer over boko haram.

Sullivan chime is a vegetable and will likely spend more time in the hospital than buhari does and he's clueless too

or is it OUK that will likely steal our money and invest it in okrika business?

ikpeazu can't be allowed to replicate is direction less government at the national level

do I need to go on and tall about ohakim, ekweremadu, Theodor orji and the others?

Abjay97:
Nigerians, let's give the igbos a chance to prove their worth.. we've seen enough of hausa/fulani men.