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Even before Lagos,Ibadan was the most developed place in Nigeria.When we Yoruba faced Lagos too,we developed it to an enviable state.We still continue.Yoruba are gurus in development. Look at Yaba- Ebutte Meta axis that is 90% owned and developed by the Yorubas. Yorubas are Master developers ![]() |
TA4TA4:The Igbos had business entity like the Odua group and it was called ESIALA but it is long dead because the Igbos have ruined it and ruined many of the businesses they had before because of the bad business culture of the Igbos They only open presentation companues. They should learn from the business savvy Yoruba people. Only God knows why they are dragging business with Yorubas,their benefactors. https://allafrica.com/stories/202006170468.html Nigeria: Undying Legacy of Odua Company Limited 17 June 2020 This Day (Lagos) By Eric Teniola The South-west governors have reconstituted the board of directors of Odua Company Limited. The new board is headed by Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina (65), past President of West Africa Bankers Association and former President of Otan-Ayegbaju Development Association in Osun state. Other members of the new board are Chief Segun Ojo, a former Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning in Ondo State; Dr. Tola Kasali who served as Commissioner for Rural Development in Lagos State between 2003 and 2007; Seni Adio, the Managing Partner of Copley Partners (Solicitors & Barristers; Mr. Olusegun Olujobi who is ex-Accenture and Energy Industry player and Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, a renowned banker and immediate past Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ogun state. The Group Managing Director of the Company is Mr. Adewale Abiodun Raji, a former Managing Director of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc., who was recently reappointed for another term. The inauguration of the new board is a welcome development, for Odua Investment Company is one of the three regional groupings in the country. The other two bodies are the Interim Common Services Agency for Northern Region and Eastern States Interim Assets and Liabilities Agency (ESIALA), which we don't hear of, these days. Profitability was achieved by Odua Company between 2014 and 2018, an unprecedented dividend of N1.2 billion was paid. The fulcrum of credible strategic partnership is gradually taking shape with the recent strides in the Imeko Tomato to Paste Project and the Westlink Iconic Estate JV at Alakia, Ibadan. These and many more like the Power Generation Project at Ikeja, The Farming Company Limited JV at Oke-Ako Ekiti, the Vitalo Brand Project are initiatives that are unfolding to grow the revenue base of the Company. The Odua Investment Company is an offshoot of an Economic body of the Action Group, which came to power in 1952 in Western Region. The Action group (Egbe Afenifere) led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo was formed on March 21, 1951 at the Oke-Bola residence of Chief Awolowo in Ibadan. The house still stands today. I remember with nostalgia when I was a reporter in the Nigerian Tribune in 1972, I used to collect stories on phone in that house on the Oniru land case dispatched by the Nigerian Tribune correspondent in Lagos, Mr Bayo Osiyemi. It was that time I met Chief Awolowo for the first time in my life. I almost fainted seeing the man bearing in mind the myth I grew up with about Chief Awolowo in my home town in Idanre in Ondo state. Chief Obafemi Awolowo, its leader later stated that the party had been formed by himself and seven others at a meeting in his house in Ibadan on March 26, 1950. The seven others who formed Action Group with Chief Awolowo were Chief Samuel Olatunbosun Shonibare (1920-1964), then manager, UAC (Technical) Ltd, Lagos, later Managing Director of the Amalgamated Press of Nigeria Limited and Federal Publicity Secretary of the Action Group; Chief Abiodun Akerele, a lawyer; S.T. Oredein, Secretary of the British-American Tobacco Company (BATC) Workers' Union, later Principal organizing Secretary of the Action Group in the Western Region; Olatunji Dosunmu, a journalist, later Administrative Secretary of the Action Group in the Western Region; J. Ola Adigun, a journalist; Adeniga Akinsanya, Manager of the African Press Ltd, Ibadan and Ayo Akinsanya, a chemist and a druggist. At the convention of the party later, the following were elected--Chief Obafemi Awolowo (President), Dr. J.A. Doherty (Vice-President, West), Dr. E.O. Awduche (Vice-President, East), Alhaji Sule Maito (Vice-President, North), Mr. Ayotunde Rosiji (Federal Secretary), Alhaji S. O. Gbadamosi (Federal Treasurer), Mr. S.O. Shonibare (Federal Publicity Secretary), Mr. A.M.O. Akinloye (Legal Adviser, West), Mr. A. Adeoba (Legal Adviser, East), Rev. E.O. Alayande (Party Chaplain), Malam M.S. Yabagi (Party Imam), Dr. Akinola Maja (Father of the Party), Chief S.L. Akintola (Deputy Leader), Mr. S.T. Oredein (Principal Organising Secretary), Mr. O. Agunbiade- Bamishe (Party Manager) and Mr. Olatunji Dosunmu (Administrative Secretary). The other members of the party at the convention were Chief F.R.A. Williams, Chief Anthony Enahoro, Chief T. A. Odutola, Chief G. Akin Deko, Mr. M.A. Ajasin, Prince Adeleke Adedoyin, Chief S.A. Tinubu, Mr. S.O. Ighodaro, Mr. Nduka Eze, Mr.O.N. Rewane, Mr. E.O. Eyo, Mr. S.G. Ikoku, Prince R.N. Takon, Mr. A.J.U. Ekong, Mr. S.J. Una, Mr. Okoi Arikpo, Mr. J.A. Agba, Chief Okim Okwa Ahang, Mr. George Lawson, Miss R.T. Brown, Mr. B.E. Mbalu, Mr. J.S. Olawoyin, Chief D.O. Sanyaolu, Mr. D. Adesina, Mr. M.O. Ikongbe, Mr. O.Olu Pinnock, Mr.J.S. Tejuoso, Mr. G.B. Olowu, Alfa K.S. Oba, Mr. D.O. Ogunmade, Mr. Omoniyi Olanipekun, Mr. Peter Onu and Mr. Alex Peters. The party held its first inauguration in Owo in the present Ondo state on 28 April, 1952 and they were hosted by the legendary Olowo of Owo, Sir James Titus Olateru Olagbegi II (1910-1998). In setting up the Action Group, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, had two broad objectives in mind, one was political, and the other was economical. Awolowo believed at that time that political party funding are the methods that a political party uses to raise money for campaign and routine activities. As for the political, he enlisted Chief Akintola, Chief Enahoro and others. That political arrangement broke down later. As for the economic, he enlisted Chief Samuel Olatunbosun Shonibare (19201-1964), Chief Sule Oyesola Gbadamosi from Ikorodu and Chief Alfred Ogbeyiwa Erewarone Rewane (1916-1995) alias Osabokolo from Warri, who later became Chairman Western Nigeria Development Company. In terms of managing business, Shonibare, Rewane and Gbadamosi were gifted. They were capable of turning anything to an asset. It was the same scenario that played out in South Africa in 1994 when President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013) encouraged the then Vice President Thambo Mvuyelwa Mbeki (77) to be in charge of government while the present President of South Africa, Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa (67), then secretary of the National Union of Mine Workers to be in charge of the businesses for the African National Congress. The arrangement worked then in that it reduced rivalry. It paid off for Ramaphosa who has an estimated net worth of $450million as of 2018, with 31poperties and previously-held notable ownership in companies such as McDonald's South Africa, chair of the board for MTN and member of the board for Lomnin Shonibare and his group established the National Investment Company along with Chief Rewane and Chief Gbadamosi. It was this company that built the Western House in Lagos, Cocoa house in Ibadan and Bristol hotel in Lagos. It was the same company that built most of the companies that are under Odua Investment Company today. It was this group that was behind the Western Region partnership in the establishment of worldwide redifusion in Ibadan, Nigerian Plastic Company (1954), Ibadan, Nidogas, Lagos, Nigersol Construction Company (1959), Nigerian Water Resources Development Company (1959), Ibadan, Nigerian Pre-Pressed and Concrete Company, Abeokuta, Crittal Hope Nigerian Ltd., Mushin, Vono (West Africa) Mushin, Tower Aluminium Ltd Ikeja, Asbestos Cement, Ikeja, Nigerian Sugar Company, Apapa, Nigerian Mosaic and Glass Manufacturing Company, Ikeja, Pioneer Biscuit Company, Apapa, West African Portland Company, Ewekoro, Nigerian Textile Mills Ltd., Ikeja. Odua Investment Company was formally established in 1976 when Ondo and Ogun states were created out of Western state. The company was to take charge of the assets and liabilities of the whole Western Region. As a reporter with The Nigerian Herald at that time, I covered the inauguration of the new company at Cocoa house in Ibadan. The pioneer Group Managing Director of the Company then was Mr. Christopher Sunday Olatunji Akande. Mr. Akande (1927-2005) from Arigidi, Akoko in Ondo state. |
[quote author= post=91598355][s][/s] I didn't bother reading the rubbish, you guys are only good at writing rubbish Igbos are not gifted in business and they dominate you in your region ![]() Leading Your tribe in all sectors Banking, indigenous companies, transportation, ICT, Commerce and trade, Movies industry, Sports etc Also Engineering firms. EPC, dredging companies, oil exploration and services, Fabrication yards Oilserv is Nigeria leading engineering and procurement company, followed by Nestoil, Top dredging company B&Q Top indigenous Fabrication firms ETW Kaztec[/quote]I just hope they are not 'PRESENTATION COMPANIES' like ESIALA. Today you present them,tomorrow they have been ruined by Igbos bad business culture. |
proeast:Are World bank and UNDP also lying that you are the poorest in the South? ;DD Meanwhile, Yorubas have been in business tay tay before Igbos know anything that is called business and they have made success of it. Yoruba still remain the only people that have the largest indigenous industries both in Nigeria and abroad. Yorubas do not shout because we are recognized both in Nigeria and abroad. ![]() |
omoharry:But that is the only place you have ever been most successful, no other place. Reason you want to die on Lagos matters. You hate and envy it but you have never made success anywhere because you lack business acumen,but in Lagos. Well,cry me an ocean. |
edoboy74:Just a click would have saved you the embarrassment, sir... Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa. Cairo in Egypt, Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lagos in Nigeria are already megacities, while Luanda in Angola, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Johannesburg in South Africa will attain the status by 2030, according the United Nations. Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire and Nairobi in Kenya will surpass the 10 million threshold by 2040. And by 2050 Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Bamako in Mali, Dakar in Senegal and Ibadan and Kano in Nigeria will join the ranks—bringing the total number of megacities in Africa to 14 in about 30 years. The number of people living in urban areas in Africa will double to more than 1 billion by 2042, according to the World Bank. The University of Toronto’s Global Cities Institute, which monitors cities’ population growth and socioeconomic development worldwide, forecasts that Lagos will be the largest city in the world by 2100, housing an astonishing 88 million people, up from 21 million currently. In a 2016 paper titled African Urban Futures, published by the Institute for Security Studies, an African independent research organization that aims to enhance human security on the continent, researchers Julia Bello-Schünemann and Ciara Aucoin wrote: “The current speed of Africa’s urbanisation is unprecedented in history. For some it is the ‘single most important transformation’ that is happening on the continent.” They add that African “cities and towns will increasingly shape the lives of people living on the continent.” Africa’s demographic transition, caused by the “youth bulge,” an increase in the population of people between 15 and 29 years of age, will continue to fuel a move to the big cities because “young people are generally more prone to migrate to urban areas” than older people, according to Ms. Bello-Schünemann and Ms. Aucoin. While millions of rural Africans move to cities in search of high-paying jobs and a better quality of life, these burgeoning metropolises also offer strong incentives to investors foreign and domestic. Power of population Lagos is a prime example of the economic power in Africa’s megacities. From its technology hub ecosystem—Africa’s largest—to its successful banking sector and prosperous film industry, venture capitalists see many investment opportunities in Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to a report by the telecom trade body GSM Association, there are 31 tech hubs in Lagos, 29 in Cape Town and 25 in Nairobi. The value of innovative tech spaces to African economies is massive, as investors pump capital into start-ups and hence contribute to countries’ GDPs. 1 billion will live in cities by 2042 In 2017 outgoing Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced that the state’s GDP had reached $136 billion, about a third of Nigeria’s GDP ($376 billion) and more than the combined GDPs of Ghana ($47 billion) and Tanzania ($52 billion). Steve Cashin, founder and CEO of the private equity firm Pan African Capital Group, believes that investors are focusing on Africa’s megacities because of market size. “My firm does a lot of business in Liberia, and one of the main constraints to growing businesses and attracting investment there is the population size and density. When the entire country’s population is just about 4 million, and you’re likely only to reach a small fraction of that, it is harder to make a compelling business case,” says Mr. Cashin. A single Lagos district can be a market the size of an entire country such as Botswana. Because people in Lagos are concentrated, companies can benefit from lower fixed costs and easier distribution. “The economics are just more attractive,” he adds. Overstretched infrastructure But highly populated cities have both positives and negatives. Rapid urbanization strains already overstretched infrastructure and creates complex problems for local governments..... https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/april-2019-july-2019/africa%E2%80%99s-megacities-magnet-investors |
thatigboman:E paiin am ![]() |
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Religion6:lol You and this land thing sha.Is this the only consolation you Igbos have against Yorubas using you as labourers to develop their lands while poor Igboland become a massive desert? Look your elders are crying.They need you at home.
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Salewa95:We had a lot of warriors in Yorubaland that sometimes when I read Yoruba history,it will seem as if I am reading about the Roman Empire.The intrigues, the plot,the victories etc. It was a culture then that Yoruba warriors must find a war to fight every 3 years and it was a taboo to lose in which case the leading warrior will have to kill himself on the battlefield. ![]() They never lost.They had a setback when Afonja,who had Yorubas' weapons at Ilorin,with some other Yoruba warriors(Oba Aole wanted to kill Afonja then) joined forces with Fulanis and their Hausa comrades to defeat Oyo.It was a big blow to Oyo Empire but after Afonja was killed by the Fulanis treachrously,only Ibadan defeated the Fulani's very large army of Fulani and Hausas at the battle known as Jalumi War(The whites prevented Yorubas taking back their throne from the Fulanis then).The rest is history.The current Emir will be the last in Ilorin.Mark this post.I like the way we are now....slow to anger but very deadly and victory ascertained when aroused.Our little brothers and sisters,the Igbos should be learning about the warriors and victorious spirit of the Yorubas in their weekly meetings but their indiscernible spirits no go gree. Na to dey argue with their benefactor and egbon every minute. ![]() |
Dedetwo:Let us hear one of your cowardly coward Biafran soldier disprove it nah. The only thing non Igbo Biafran said was...
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Salewa95: ![]() You got his gist.Igbos are our labourers.After using them,we send them back to Abakaleke ![]() |
thatigboman:lol Poor old man. So Igbos too like good things. ![]() Any Igbo you see in Yaba/Ebute Meta is probably there to do this... And we are going to nab them ![]()
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thatigboman:How much do you want to put,poor man? Don't do an Ojukwu on me when we start o. Before you you waste your gala hawking money,do you have these in the entire Igboland? The city of Ibadan is the only city in Nigeria that has more than 9 GRAs and some of the choicest properties in Nigeria. Ibadan has better road network than the entire Igboland. Leading Celebrity, Fashion and Society Magazine in Nigeria Home News 10 POPULAR ESTATES IN IBADAN WHERE THE RICH LIVE NEWS 10 POPULAR ESTATES IN IBADAN WHERE THE RICH LIVE written by City People Property Market October 9, 2017 Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, is presently enjoying a serious boom in the real estate sector of the state. There has been an impressive turnaround in the sector unlike before. The obvious evidence of this development is how major players in the industry are now coming to Ibadan, to tap into the limitless opportunities the city can offer because the environment is peaceful and quite cheaper to run a business compared to Lagos and Abuja. Though most of them have their offices in those aforementioned places but the land seems to be greener in Ibadan; there are so many lands and new areas to develop. That was the potential the likes of Alhaji Tunde Ologburo’s Quikborn Nig. Ltd; Otunba Olumide Oshunshina and his Megamund Nig. Ltd (Carton Gate Estates) and few others saw long before now to have hugely invested in Ibadan real estate sector. Before Adron Homes & Properties and others lately joined the fray, they have all contributed to the development of that sector in building serene, classy estates with irresistible amenities which can be bought at reasonable prices, depending on one’s level and taste. This is in addition to the existing Government Reser ved Areas/Estates and privately owned estates. We also have other developers in Ibadan apart from the popular ones that are doing wonderfully well in the industry too. Out of these estates however, there are some that are very popular. Those that you don’t have to live in Ibadan to reckon with. While some of them are old estates built by the government, some are newly developed estates with master piece architectural designs. But guess what? Some of these estates don’t come cheap, they are exclusively for the super rich and influential personalities. In this special report however, City People Correspondent, Dare Adeniran presents to you 10 most popular estates where the rich live in Ibadan and why they are the most talked about. Read on. OKE AGALA ESTATE The total turnaround story of Oke-Agala Estate located at the notorious Igbo-Agala Yemetu area of Ibadan which used to serve as hideout of hoodlums, ritualists and men of the underworld, is quite an interesting one. Now it has been fully developed and a plot of land is sold there as high as over 20 million naira. It is a well structured estate with good road network and several amenities. IKOLABA GRA This is one of the few government reserved areas where the rich and powerful celebrities live in Ibadan. It is highly exclusive for people who can afford it. This is where we have Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Secretariat, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and others. IYAGANKU GRA Iyaganku G.R.A is exclusive for super rich and powerful people. It is a residential neighbourhood with breathtaking structures. This is where the likes of Chief Kola Daisi, Chief Bayo Adelabu, Senator Folarin and many influential people live in Ibadan. Glo Chairman, Chief Mike Adenuga also has his home (Gold Digger’s Place) within the estate. Many expertrates also live there. In fact, Iyaganku G.R.A is called billionaire G.R.A in Ibadan, with high tech infra structural facilities including a fully armed neighbourhood police station. ALALUBOSA GRA It won’t be out of line to describe Alalubo as Magodo of Ibadan. The estate is famous for being a place for the classy people. The selling point of the place, apart from the beautiful landscape, is the fact that it has large coverage areas, which now house many privately-owned estates, thereby making properties in this area a hot cake, as a plot of land is sold as high as 25 million naira, while landed property with structure goes for 35 to 40 million naira. KOLAPO ISHOLA ESTATE This is another fast developing estate near Akobo/General Gas.. http://www.citypeopleonline.com/10-popular-estates-ibadan-rich-live/
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ZZ22:Your masters know better. ![]()
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edoboy74:Even before Lagos,Ibadan was the most developed place in Nigeria.When we Yoruba faced Lagos too,we developed it to an enviable state.We still continue.Yoruba are gurus in development. Look at Yaba- Ebutte Meta axis that is 90% owned and developed by the Yorubas. Yorubas are Master developers.
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Fantasticcc:Go back to Abakaleke where you have mouth to talk on Igbo matter.You are an immigrant in Yorubaland.
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Salewa95:He is an impostor. He is Igbo not from Edo.. |
edoboy74:You are from Osuland.Are you ashamed of your Osuship? |
proeast:I thought you said you are a tiny bit smart but there was no Lagos when Ibadan,the SW was the most developed place in Nigeria. The SW still continues to be the most developed with Lagos. ![]() Even with its old part,Ibadan is still more developed than the entire Igboland. |
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plessis:Sammy07 was just pulling your legs.Yorubas have always been the most vocal against injustice and evils in Nigeria even till date.Fayose,FFK,OPC,Afenifere were all condemning the killings even the Enugu Nembe killings,Yoruba were very vocal. Afenifere even called UNO when no help was forthcoming..
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kalvoken:I bet you are Igbo.You too dey fear fear the North 3 much.I prefer a Yoruba man for 2023 but if not,I will vote an Igboman. I can never vote an Hausa Fulani man again,not so soon,after I have seen what had happened since I got wise as a Nigerian. Mind you,I voted for Buhari in 2015 becauae of the restructuring and corruption fight they professed they will embark upon but all is a lie. Looking at the antecedents,development and achievements of the 3 major groups,I have decided that I will choose accordingly thus.. Best....Yoruba Better...Igbo Good.....Hausa Fulani. I am not being tribalistic but being frank. |
cocolacec:Osu,go and develop your desert.
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ZZ22:Keep deceiving yourselves.Poverty stricken Igbos cannot buy any land.Yorubas are just using them as labourers on their lands.Ask Massob.
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proeast:World bank ,UNDP said Igbos are the poorest in the South. Even before Lagos,your people were running to Ibadan for succour. You are tied to the apron strings of the Yorubas. Yes,Igbos are far ahead in poverty,migration,begging for alms and IDPs in the South.
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hollah123:lol You guys are arguing with Igbos that are fake in everything.Most of those names are fake that they made up.Have you forgotten that the most industrious state in Nigeria is Ogun state? All the industries in their 5 states combined are not up to the ones in Ogun state. This is how you will know that they are lying.Whenever they post a company or industry, tell them to put its website ..lobatan ![]() There is no company or industry without website. We have done this about 3 years ago and it was found out that Yorubas own the most indigenous industries at home and abroad. This is the Yoruba thread.. https://www.nairaland.com/3918290/yorubas-most-industriousrichest-educated-tribe This is the Igbo thread even as they stole SS coys they were still not able to reach half of the companies and industries Yoruba have either in Nigeria or abroad. https://www.nairaland.com/3926379/igbos-most-industrious-innovative-richest Just like I said earlier ,this is how you will know that they are lying,whenever they post a company or industry, tell them to put its website ..And that will be the end of the film ![]() They will do an Ojukwu on you ![]() There is no company or industry without website |
DoctorOfPoverty:Splendid !My guy Very laudable |
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