RuudVanNisteroy:

The major difference is the sidewalks for pedestrian to walk on, which is absent in most Nigerian cities in the central business districts.

Botswana got indepedence in 1966, so their development cannot be attributed to the whites, but the visionary black leadership they had.

However, I can't say the same for Namibia, they got independence from South Africa in 1990.

Newboss:


You are seeing the light now. The problem is not old leaders. Nigerians are anyhow people.

RuudVanNisteroy:

What have your Governors and local government done with thrillions received. Money is not the problem of Niger Delta but fantastical corruption.

BastardWike:


If any part should use the civil war as excuse then it should be the South East. The war devastated their economy and left the region in ruins. But they bounced back. Other parts of Nigeria weren't affected in any way.

What gave the impression that Nigeria was prosperous in the 1970's was the gulf war between Iran and Iraq that suddenly shot oil prices skywards. The same oil proceeds were abused by Gowon and he made that infamous statement that Nigeria has more money than it could use. A country that was still largely underdeveloped. A wise president would have created a sovereign wealth fund while pursuing value creation through provision of infrastructure and amenities. Instead they started massive looting, rent seeking activities and jamboree projects like FESTAC 77 and the rest.

Nigeria has never been great and would never be in the future if the ruling class continue like this.

wildikeman:



What nonsesne are you saying...? Check the population of the whites there and still come and tell me this nonsense. Do you read your history to know the dexterity of the implications the whites had on Africa and the African refusal to learn anything?

HellVictorinho:

Pure nonsense!!!!!!!!!!
Are you the African that refused to learn anything?
Have you forgotten that you're an African
If Nigeria's government is made up of people that can only ensure an environment that is more favourable to the survival of their families and friends,it means they must have also shown some intelligence towards achieving it!!!!
Ultimately,there is no white/black supremacy as people of different races make money in different ways!!!!!

RuudVanNisteroy:

That is why many cities are prone to flooding. Sites meant for drainages were sold for residential purposes.
I see no hope for Nigeria, just look at the candidates they are pushing for 2023. It is like Nigerians swore an oath to keep their oppressors responsible for all their ills in power forever.

They see other nations like Botswana,Namibia, Rwanda moving forward and refuse to choose visionary new leaders who care about bringing the country into the 21st century.

Litmus:
We Nigerians are a very ambitious people, let’s not spoil this mindset by setting lower standard for ourselves by copying average just because our leaders have been neglectful by setting their eyes on other goals. Settling for average sometimes because we want to tell ourselves, we do not want to be arrogant, will not lead to the type of Nigeria we want.

wildikeman:




I don't know what you are on about... You have two sets lf people.. Black and white.... One is laging behind and the other is thriving.

The consequences of their lifestyle is evident in the society they inhabit and then you tell me if I'm African or not.. What's the point of what you are saying?

I don't understand how the African government can go out to see the progress of such societies and go back home to only their tiny space in a vast land to make it better for themselves only.

The mentality of the black man to me is unfathomable. I can't understand it seriously. I'm confused!!!!

Nickshrapnel:
Do anyone work again in that ministry? All they are doing is nothing

JaceBlaze:


Let the hangover wear off and go back again and give us a sober conclusion.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Port Harcourt in Rivers state or Port Harcourt in Namibia?Please post pictures.

DexterousOne:


The multiplicity of tribes is just an excuse
Is Nigeria more diverse than the USA?
There was no homogenous western European country in the 17th century
Yet they were able to achieve a common goal, which is development
Black folks in general just think anti clockwise
It has nothing to do with multiple ethnic groups

It's more about how the majority reason

RuudVanNisteroy:

I know the Governors in South East and South South and South West are capable of replicating these development in cities in their states. Look at the private estates they build with their loot, they are well planned with the latest amenities.

lexy2014:

It's a shame to even be using eko Atlantic to compare windhoek& gaborone when u can't use Lagos& Abuja to compare their fellow national capitals. Eko Atlantic is a business concern meant for restricted & exclusive purposes unlike windhoek & gaborone. So I don't see d comparison & d intention to rival. Besides it's a tiny area of Lagos.

rossniti:


You are the worst type of ignorant African. Dumb to the core, yet loud as a trumpet.

The whites ruled you from 1897 to 1960 and in that period, built you not ONE university, power station, major hospital or expressway, or industry.

Today, under black rule, you count those facilities in the HUNDREDS, yet your blind bat head tells you the colonialists are 'better'.

YOUR IMMEDIATE FORBEARS WERE ILLITERATE VILLAGE PEASANTS UNDER COLONIAL RULE.

Why weren't they bankers? Industrialists? Lawyers? Engineers? Doctors?

Ever asked yourself that?

Where did all the money go?

The British were exporting billions of dollars worth of raw materials annually for 63 years.

So why were only 5% of Nigerians literate in 1960 at independence?

That figure is 75% today, thanks to massive investment in public education by post-colonial Nigerian govt.

All this progress, yet you foolishly prefer those who did NOTHING merely because they are white-skinned.

Do you even understand the REASON for colonisation?

The only reason for it is the economic exploitation of the colonised for the enrichment of the colonising nation.

So requesting a 'longer period' of this official robbery by 'white people' is truly the height of madness.

osazuwa23:
we are talking about the african continent we are not talking the west. When it comes to poulation it is an excuse because the less people the better it is for resource control. you still yet to tell me an african nation that has population as nigeria that has good infrastructure and job developemnent. ipob.no concern me since i am not igbo. each ethncity should stick to there own people ans stop intermixing

RuudVanNisteroy:
Nigerians cities should emulate the development of Gaborone and Francistown ,Botswana and Windhoek and Swakapmond in Namibia.


Botswana: Gaborone and Francistown

Apholabi38:
let consider population as well

wildikeman:



What nonsesne are you saying...? Check the population of the whites there and still come and tell me this nonsense. Do you read your history to know the dexterity of the implications the whites had on Africa and the African refusal to learn anything?

wildikeman:



They are developed by white men o... Namibia was once a colony of Germany. And just like South Africa, still has a significant white population.
Botswana also has a significant population of whites. And guess what these two nations are very hard to go to as a West African

forgiveness:


Lagos and Abuja are far better than those places.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Namibia and Botswana make it almost impossible for West Africans to immigrate to their countries. Your neighbour will decide if to invite you over based on the condition of your house and how you maintain it.

They have seen how all West African countries have run their country down.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Town planning is horrible, the staff that worked in the Ministry of Works and Urban Planning are to blame.

PHijo:


What has Nigeria done with over $1trillion USD she recieved?

What right do you have to question our governors? Question your governors and your federal politicians.

HellVictorinho:

The so-called leaders have more to account for.
Why are they not using the money they get to finance the construction of many more durable/motorable roads, more affordable and well-equipped public hospitals,well-conditioned public schools,well-conditioned public toilets,street waste-disposal tools,etc.
Why are they not using the money they get to support many more small-scale businesses?
Why are they not using the money they get to facilitate the security of the armless since arms and ammunitions are only expected to be seen with soldiers,cops and naval officers?
The answer is that they don't want to do these things.
They just wanna keep making so much money towards their families and friends also remaining as rich as possible while others scramble for leftovers.

History555:



Eko atalantic is for rich folks. To achieve this beauty is not hard. Build good roads with side walks and covered drainage. The side walks can be built on top of the drainage. Plant green grass at the centre if its a dual road. Have functional street and traffic lights. You can even construct hard shoulders for cars to park or bicycle riders. Wash the streets and side work twice a week. These things are not difficult to achieve. If poor Jamaica can achieve it how much more nigeria.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Why are you defending the Governors and Local government Chairmen that have secured their generation for a 1000 years?. It is facts thrillions has been pumped into Niger Delta through NDDC,state allocations and 13% derivation with nothing to show for it.

PHijo:


Why have you turn an issue about Nigeria into a Niger Delta issue other than mischief?

If anyone is trying to absolve people it is you. What have you done to stop your corrupt Nigerian leaders who loot 87 percent of the Niger Delta's oil resources?

Eriokanmi:
No even go there . That Botswana is something else. Civil servants ride bikes to work. They're fast becoming cosmopolitan