It's imperative that we youths with so much wisdom need to call a very huge conference in the east where all our leaders will be in attendance so that they can understand the need to develop the east in the image of 21st century. Our inability to take on laudable projects is really killing the economic vibe of the east.

We are just joking if we keep flipping cards like now.

I have gone through this thread and it's only on this thread that we see more of government projects. The other states cannot keep the thread alive without adding private individual projects. I am not against private individuals investing in the state but Okorocha is trying to open the state the best possible ways he can through physical infrastructures.

The only issue I have with him is the part of industrialization. I think he is a little bit quiet in that regard and it will haunt the state in the future. A man that builds quality roads, structures, stadia, free education and other stuff should be applauded. The guy isn't earning as much as Kano talk less of Lagos and Akwa ibom. I am such a fan of him.

I am not from the state but none of you can say that whenever you pass through the state, you will not see his touch. It's just lies.

Imo people should be happy to have Okorocha. He was sent to put you guys up there. Seriously.

To be very sincere, Okorocha is the best governor in the east. His projects outmatched other governors by far. Too many propaganda against the man will make it look like he isn't working. Mehn! That man is actually building structures. Real life structures and not memorandum of understanding!

Just look at his projects, the taste in it alone should make you believe that the man has something in his mind. He just needs better advisers and more money. Other governors are just not trying. The people are faster and smarter than the government.

ahidjo:


You pretended to be objective with your first line but went ahead to reveal yourself as one of those that applaud or castigate along party and tribal lines. First, smart people hinge their support on leaders on issues. Nobody should have permanent support on every issue unless there is consistency in way and manner such issues are tackled. People that hate corruption will always condemn the act irrespective of whether the culprit is APC or PDP. That is not what I see among the folks that I complain about. They attack the government whenever a PDP member is arrested. Their grouse is that all APC members must be arrested also before progress can be made. Where, in the world does that happen? That is irrationality. Supporting one all the time irrespective of the person's deeds is irrational. Most people disliked Jonathan because he refused to fight corruption and allowed people around him to engage in unprecedented stealing of our common wealth, the reason Enugu-Onitsha road, Aba Owerri road, Enugu Port Harcourt roads, Niger bridge were not constructed. Supporting a man like that would be irrational. Does not make any sense. Does it? Sorry, you are the one that is myopic in your parochial views

You just started typing unintelligently.

Someone once said something about the airport but we haven't seen anything about it.

Is it a scam?

If you can't build an Uyo standard of stadium, just don't worry about building at all.

We are trying but the economy doesn't have a road map. Different development everywhere but the destination is lacking.

More so, environment in Anambra state is poorly maintained. Government needs to do more in that area. Anambra is the richest state in the east but the government always fall behind the enterprising nature of the igbos. With billions of naira every month, Anambra state hasn't caught up with its citizens in development. It's a pity that the people are faster than the government in critical planning and thinking.

The government do not need high igr to succeed but he just needs good management skills. Manage your numerous big boys to build a bigger economy.

Advertise multibillion naira projects with economic advantage and make these big boys invest in them. This alone will catapult Anambra to the level of the biggest cities in the world.

We don't need Indians, Chinese and others to create a big economy in the east. The heart of the economy should be in the hands of the people. Give the oil magnates an alternative business that makes as much profit as oil and other people too.

We can build a state of our choice if only we decide to build it.

There are people that are not stopping at just comments here. I know some people go a long in bringing the right development in the region. Some of them comment here sometimes but they do a lot offline and other platforms.

Please let your suggestions trickle in.

Which route will give us a stiff competition in service and goods delivery and how do we plan to outsmart the system?

Keep studying the masterplan, can we draw out the best economic route for our products which will give us high returns. So that we can design our business routes to pass through this system.

Which rail route shows more promise than the rest?

Should we build our own rail system and forget about the federal government or will stick to the federal government plan but push for its implementation.

The rail system passes through two cities in each state in igboland except Ebonyi and Enugu.

What are your opinions about this?

Please study this rail masterplan well. After studying it, please try and see if it favours the economic masterplan of igboland and how it helps when we become an industrialized people in the nearest future.

Handsomegod:
I recall UNN pioneered alternative energy reseach in Nigerian universities. I recall the Energy Research Centre was located beside faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Hybrid and cheaper brands of solar panels were developed in that centre to encourage solar power utilization. I do not know how far that centre has gone. I can bet they were starved of funds and grants or bureacracy/corruption killed it off. I may be wrong. My point is,with the capital intensive nature of nuclear power,the fluctuations and instability of Hydro Power Stations,with the abundant supply of sun,solar power should be the next revolution in Igboland. From recent records,only 9% of power generated in Nigeria is allocated to the South East! This can hardly sustain street lights talk more domestic and industrial uses. Solar is the way to go. Pictures below are solar farms in China.This will not only generate the much needed power,it will also expand and sustain new curriculum in Electrical Systems and Engineering that will remain relevant for another century and beyond. Ndewo nu!

Enugu will be the house of solar energy in the eastern region because of its elevation and landmass. I was opportune to design a power consumption system that will utilize 10KW solar system. It was a sweet project because it exposed me to the numerous opportunities solar power can provide for our people.

The funniest part is that the professor is an igbo man from Anambra state. Then I was in the university of Benin. He called me and told me that this project is a money spinner, if I like I should take it serious and if I like I should play with it. I learned a lot of things from him and I really wish i learnt more after the project.

Solar energy is a big deal and if we are not careful, we will lose it to other competitors with money.

horsepower101:


We don't have leaders. We have elected warrant chiefs.

I was hoping that okija power plant should have been completed by now and geometric power plant should have been running but the Nigerian incompetence and paralyzing factors have stalled those projects.

Okija would have been used to power Onitsha and it's environs but we keep disgracing ourselves in public. We cannot say federal government, this is what we need and disturb their lives to get it. This is due to the fact that igboland do not have an economic direction or plan. We keep moving in circles.

Handsomegod:
You don't even need to go far. I am a facilities management consultant. Maintaining those sky scrapers and improving their capacity,market feasibility and aesthetics is my forte. For every of such building (or clusters) in advanced societies you see,there is a prevailing service level agreement which takes the burden away from the owners and shifts it to a competent facilities management company/consultant. Every single aspect of maintenance (cleaning,security(both cyber and civil),ventilation,power systems and electrical(powering the lifts inclusive.In some cases,a single company manages and maintains the lifts.I know of OTIS in Nigeria),aesthetics and horticulture,leasing and marketing are either handled by the parent company or leased out to tested providers. This is a complex chain of services whose multiplier effect is churning out more professionals,technicians and technocrats.And a money spinner too! The world is moving towards this direction and am glad we are talking already.

To my governors it is another white elephant project without making money. But to those people who have sense, we are looking at one of the biggest investment our region hasn't looked into.

We want foreign investors when our local investors can come with a good management team to manage this sector. Housing is not a dead project but a project that can make thousands of people millionaires in just a year. A good housing project will open other areas for business and market.

We need to key into these areas now.

horsepower101:


Whites have the advantage of constant electricity in their countries. The solutions that I proposed will be very unique to Nigeria but can be scalable.

Using renewable (free) energy from the sun to power elevators in tall buildings. It can be done. If I had the money, I will do it.

Electrical power is driving economies. It is making economies with no future look more promising than those with fossils.

Our politicians are busy trying to be more politically correct than the people in the corridors of power. An additional power station in the region can push development to another level but we seem.not to be getting it right.

horsepower101:


Whites have the advantage of constant electricity in their countries. The solutions that I proposed will be very unique to Nigeria but can be scalable.

Using renewable (free) energy from the sun to power elevators in tall buildings. It can be done. If I had the money, I will do it.

Some organizations are behind the power most skyscrapers on the island are using. They make so much money from powering these structures because they are used for business and as you know most businesses depend on power for effective functioning.

Some people can invest in power production in powering CBDs while some people can build CBDs. It's a chain of business that will make everyone gain at the end.

Handsomegod:
I totally agree with you that Onitsha main market and indeed most of those mono commodity markets within Onitsha and Idemmili are long overdue for upgrade to modern standards. There is every need to alter and rebuild these markets from ground up and install independent power,better sewage and recreating the Main Market Brand. I was at Aspanda Lagos in 2006 or so and i was a bit impressed at the modest standard they implemented there. I was informed we Igbos in Lagos built that market from the scratch. Also note that for Ochanja market to become a 24 hours destination,lifestyle and perspectives of Onitsha residents must change with it. Hong Kong,Istanbul,London,Joburg and Texas to mention but a few are all 24 hours cities. Security has to be top notch and nightlife recreated in addition to ensuring easy access and total illumination of the entire streets.I was in Awada in 2007 to see my friend. To my shock,by 8pm everyone was already indoors or tucked away at isi ewu joints only to sneak in quietly. The potentials of Onitsha is yet to be scratched. The sheer human density in that city is mind-boggling relative to its size. Now,that is also a goldmine for market promoters and other providers of improved lifestyle and services.Like Onitsha,like Aba,like Umuahia,like Awka,Asaba,Enugu and Nnewi We have the seed of our greatness within our hands!

Your submission is totally true. The east doesn't have a working night life. A working night life can change the fortune of the east forever. We tend to close by 6pm and you see everyone running home as if someone is chasing them. Kano alone has a very vibrant night business life for retailers but we close our shops at 6pm.
I know in building this kind of business environment will need other sectors to make it stay afloat. We will need to redesign our banking system to enable us to do business easily in the night without cash. This will make more confident in going about businesses in the night.

We can take a big responsibility by lighting up the whole of Onitsha so that it will not experience darkness even at night. At least it will still fend off criminal activities in the area.

This market is meant to feed over 80million Nigerians who might find it difficult to go to Lagos. We need to create a better alternative to Lagos.

horsepower101:


I agree. It time to integrate education to practical/ real world needs and experiences. It should also be based on talent instead of based on the course that you matched into university.

Yes that is why mechanical engineering should be divided into fluid engineering, automotive engineering, design engineering and other things. Why? It doesn't make sense learning things you don't enough knowledge to practice.

With SS1 - 3 spent on learning to understand, fix and manufacture simple things, these kids will know the exact direction they will be moving before they get to the university. As at SS3, student should be plumbers, electrician and other experts before they get better knowledge in the university.

If we have a highly skilled youthful population, then we don't have problems.

horsepower101:


Of course the batteries will need maintenance and the elevators too. Whom ever plans to build such will have a standby maintenance personnel in the building. Swapping old batteries with newer ones. Also the cost will be paid by the renters service fees.

This is a huge resource driving sector that can open the region within 5years of start. A huge housing estate like Kilamba will drive the market close to it. Because mechanics, food stores, eateries and other service providers will spring up immediately.

I hope we get it right seriously.

achi4u:
yes ooo, Innoson group needs to register his business in the stock market for a bigger and better expansion despite his enormous cash. Yes, he has the money but if Dangote group can still source for money despite his weight then Innoson group need to upgrade.
All this Keke Napepe been imported from India and China should be producing by the branch of Innoson factory.


Can Innoson manufacture light Train coaches except the Engines, Engines can be source outside?

Innoson needs to act fast or the Nigerian system will swallow his business. We are trying as much as possible to save many billionaires from going bankrupt due to change in policies and politics. If these guys invests in these sectors we are sharing here, they will be rest assured that come rain, come sun, they are highly protected from penury.

BUILDING A MALL CITY

This is a new design I and my friends have thought about for the past few years. The igbos are a people with comparative advantage in some sectors in the Nigerian economy. With proper planning we can get a headquarter where all our strength can be seen from afar.

Onitsha has been the biggest market in West Africa since 60's. With recent developments in science and technology and the increase in market size over the years, it has become imperative to redesign our market to be the next big thing like it was in the 60s but with a more modernized model. This model will:

1. increase the marketability of the products within its area,
2, improve the image of locally manufactured products.
3. Increase market size.
4. Improve tourism
5. Attract FDI within the region
6. Create businesses for programmers and ICT experts
7. Increase government revenue
8, make individuals richer and
9, create a better image for the igbo people.

It was planned to be in Onitsha based on the fact that
1. Onitsha is the commercial capital of the east.
2. It's a border town in Anambra state.
3. It relates well with our anioma brothers.
4. It is easily assessable by anyone coming from the neighboring state or region.
5. It has a history of business.

The design is to build big malls in a designated expanse of land. The malls are not going to be one or two but we are talking about 50malls. I know some of you must be crying about space but I assure you, space will be utilized and managed well. Each mall will have close to 500 shops each and they will offer products of similar kinds. For example, we can have a mall of electronics. This mall will house computers, phones, TV, decoders, etc. This will enable us to get data about customers buying from the malls and their interests. It will be easier for us to know the products that are having falling patronage per time and find ways to solve them.

The mall city will be designed to cater for every need. You can get everything in this mall city. If you say you want to buy anything and it's not sold anywhere in Nigeria, Onitsha Mall City will have it. It will designed that online retail stores will use these shops as their suppliers. It will house a sound transport system that will transport goods bought to the most convenient spot the customer will need it.

This mall city will be designed to open for 18hours in 24. This will help in night trading because the lighting system will be the best. There will be no night. Anytime you come to mall city, you have a customer and a buyer at all times.

There will be sound movement direction system that will make customers not lose their way in the city. The roads will be well tarred.

Will continue later.

horsepower101:


There are so many industrial scale battery storage companies today. This is another business that will mint new millionaires in igboland if our people get into it. The picture I posted below are industrial scale batteries used for small town. You only need 1/20th of it to run an elevator constantly.

What we should be looking at again is maintenance. This batteries if over-charged or ovet-worked starts swelling and reduces in power retention.

But with excellent engineers and control systems, it can be managed. It will resort to a hybrid system.

horsepower101:
On education, we need more vocational school where technical skills are taught.

My father never went to university. He went to vocational school and started his company fixing sophisticated machines.

While his mates that spent years learning engineering in university couldn't find jobs.

Let all our science and engineering minded students go to vocational schools with updated system of education. The business minded students can go to business school. We shouldn't put them in the same environment learning the same thing.

Sole proprietorship or one man business is been practiced by our people for over 40years. This style of business is gradually fading because bigger players are taking their customers. We need to stop acting like years ago and come together to build bigger corporation.

For example, we can build the kind of resort seen in South Africa, Ethiopia and other countries that receives over 15,000 tourists per year. If our hotel builders can calm down and build a very big resort close to one lake or one natural endowment, we will just create a very good story behind such endowment plus additional facilities that can keep them busy for the whole they want to stay. It can honeymoon destination for couples and all. These big resorts generates billions of money in countries that manage them well.

These businessmen can also come together to remodel Onitsha market to be the biggest and best retail destination in the world. People have not really looked into commerce like we can look into it. This is our major strength. We can build a big mall city consisting over 50malls and more than 5000 other outlets. This will have huge storage facilities for those industries without space. If these rich people come together and build such facilities and some people build parking lots and make money, the place can be getting nothing less than 50,000 inflow of people all over Africa.

We need to synergize because we can make huge returns from this. These places just need good advertisement and facelift, we will get things done.

horsepower101:
How to build tall buildings in the south east with elevator and without constant electricity.

1) Install solar panels on the top

2) Install storage batteries for electricity produced by the panel

3) Dedicate all the power produced from the solar panels to run the elevator.

This will enable the elevator to operate 24/7 with or without external electricity.

This is very smart. The batteries must be very strong. I will advice Finland or Hungary batteries. For longevity.

On education, I must confess that the country and our region are getting it fantastically wrong in every way. You teach a child solar system in primary school and u go to integrated science, you teach him the same thing, then geography, he will learn solar system. The time taken to teach these kids this topic accumulates nothing less than one month (if the teachers are serious). Now let me tell you, many igbos are not going to space anytime soon and we will not act as if it is the next plan of our people.

Why are we spending time teaching unnecessary subjects in levels where they should be more specific? In senior classes, kids are taught civic education, what's wrong with us for crying out loud?

The senior classes should be practical oriented. We can spend the adolescent age of our kids to teach them real practical knowledge that will soon 7-9years and they will be the best of it. From age 13 - 21, if you want to create one of the best programmers, that's the age. One of the smartest business strategist, that's the age, one of the best engineers, that is the age.

Convert all senior schools to technical, medical, business and scientific pre-universities. Let them learn the real world basics. Let them start using their minds well. Problem solving questions. Let them start conduit wiring and connections.

Let's make anyone passing through our educational system be independent upon graduation. Not only these guys will move the economy forward but they can fit in anywhere in the world. Slowly but surely we will eradicate poverty from the land because education will kill it.

flokii:
It's either a Northerner continues or a Yoruba elected to pacify the South.

Don't let anyone fool you, Kanu and biafra rants has severed your chances of producing president in Nigeria.

The SW will vote a Yoruba over Igbo anyday.

The North will vote a Yoruba from SW cos of their investments in Yorubaland.

The SS eg. Edo, Akwa Ibom etc. will ordinarily go for Yorubas over igbo.

So if you like start fight, it's your lives spread all over Nigeria that is at risk. Yorubas and Hausas have very little to no investments atal in SE, hence won't feel any impact if the SE ends up burnt to ashes.

You believe akwa ibom will vote Yoruba instead igbos? Wait whats wrong with most you untraveled lots?

Kokolet11:
thank God you understand what I'm talking about but I think is too late now.to get IPOB to be on the same side with ohanaeze now will take years to happen because ohanaeze has lost the trust of the masses.

Ohaneze kept talking gibberish when they turned the heat on them.

kostadinis:


From what I am seeing, deputy governors have little or no input in policy making in Nigeria. Governor Nweze Umahi was the deputy to Martin Elechi who didnt do quite well as governor of Ebonyi state.

How could Elechi have had a smart and strategic thinker as Umahi and didn't tap from his ideas for good eight years? Yes, what Umahi is currently doing in Ebonyi must have been in his thought box all through the Elechi years.

South East is yet to have a tourist destination where individuals and families can relax in a clean, man-made lake/cannal with modern boat ride. South East needs it for God's sake. A facility as this would have made the Coal City a tourist destination but Sullivan Chime missed it. Ebonyi state is doing good. I can't wait to take my good friends on a weekend boat ride in Abakaliki.

Southeast have the highest natural tourists in Nigeria. How? We travel slot festive seasons. If we can channel our tourism to attract just igbos all over the world during the Christmas and holiday season, we will be making billions of naira in revenue but we haven't keyed into this areas and we are suffering heavily for it.