PrecisionFx:



I asked a question which obviously threw u into confusion.


So u think Nigeria will have one seaport wen we restructure n operate as regioan, lmfao ooo. Lagos revenue will fall massively because middle belt, SE, will have ports n Delta, Rivers, calabar, edo n akwaibom will have their own ports as well.

oil companies will have no option than to take their offices n HQ to niger Delta.

Lagos is only successful because of the unitary system of government, nothing more.


The real cool petition will start by then.





If igbos leave the SW, it will fucking fall so always remember that we are not afraid of being chased out of SW(though impossible)

I do not disagree with your point about a drop in revenue in the short term, and of some companies moving back to PH. But the drop won't be 'massively'. Most have admnistrative HQs in Lagos and not production factories. When you're in a commercial capital like Lagos(like New York, like Tokyo), you get access to other support networks, like the audit and accounting firms, legal services, consulting, talents, etc. The goal here is to see us doing well as a whole though, none of us is greater than all of us.

sapele914:
Thank you,nothing wrong with the system the people are call corrupt minded and wishing for an utopia which they don't deserve as homeboy said there is a reason why we shifted to Federalism copying the Americans,America fought their own civil war when the south wanted to secede,Abraham Lincoln and the Republocan party won the election and subsequently won the war,USA is still one till today even though California will be the 6th richest country if it were an independent state,Nigeria's Federalism is one of the best because it is copy and paste,the people who are to pilot the plane are just bad people since 1960 till date,people like Buhari that want to change they chase them away in 1985 by babaginda mr maradonna and today the evil minded citizens wishing him dead but nothing is new under the sun, even Moses was despised by the people that had been in slavery for 400 years,the same people that spoilt Nigeria are the ones shouting restructuring,not more than 8 states in the Federation send money to the Federation Account,people in states that depend on federal allocation are shouting restructuring and no one has stopped them from tapping into their resources,no one has stopped the Niger Delta states individually or collectively from building a refinery(s)or petrol chemical industries,if they built any industries when the governors are leaving power they will sell it to themselves like midwestern oil, then they will say it is the Hausa people that is the problem,maybe it is Aminu Kano that stole the money in Delta State or it is Waziri Ibrahim that stole the money in Bayelsa and Rivers State? the truth is that you can't give what you don't have,just a misguided race of the most populated black nation in the world. No matter the system,region(zoo) an animal will still be an animal. There is nothing to restructure people like the governors,senators and local government chairmen that have not rendered account to the people,we want to go and give more powers to them,the number one problem with Nigeria today is hate for Buhari,we do not want change corruption will fight back like it did in 1984.

Our present 'federalism' is a very warped one sir and very different from USA's. It was instituted by the millitary to suit the millitaristic approach of a few robots micro-managing from the centre, to weaken the ethnic nationalities and control them as they see fit. American states, as the federating units there, control their own destinies, utilize their resources, have their own police force, and pay 'tax' to the Fed. Reverse is the case here; if you have gold in Ilesha or Gombe, you can't mine it at will for your own good but wait for FG, so some the FG take the oil for example, sell it and give you 'allocation' each month. It has not worked, it is not working, there's no indication that it will work tomorrow.

Ralphdan:


If such restructuring is done in Nigeria it may nt favour the West that much because why the population of Lagos is this much is because of the functional Port there.If this happens the Calabar,warri,and rivers port will pick up and migration to Lagos will reduce drastically,intact some people will move back to their regions.Lagos is economically viable because of its large population.
If this happens the source of revenue generation of Lagos will reduce too.
My thoughts though.
Whatever has advantages has disadvantages.

Yeah, you're right. People are attracted to where opportunities are, and Lagos will still remain viable. The advantages still far outweighs the disadvantages, so let's do this. Overpopulation is a big headache for Lagos as it is and with a population of about 350m by 2050, it's not really gonna go away.

okine4real:
what most of us dont know is, if Nigeria is restructured properly, Lagos would go down. Lagos would be more affected reason i believe is as follows.

Lagos is the only Major seaport currently being used in Nigeria. If the country is restructured, other states that has sea would make there sea useful eg Warri, PH, Calabar even Anambra would dredge river river and whether you like it or not little ships would operate there. With this, revenue generated for Lagos via seaport would be reduced.

International Airport: With restructuring most states would have international airport. If you remember during uncle Jona regime, one regions was opposing the upgrading of Enugu airport to international airport. Now people from the east dont need to come to Lagos anymore, they can now fly out of Nigeria from Enugu, so because of this, revenue for local flight and international flight operating was reduced and it would lead to reduced tax paid to Lagos.

Courier: I dont think DHL, UPS Fedex etc operate in Ekiti. Even if they operate, they would be very very small. But if ekiti has for example has international Airport, UPS would not need to land goods meant for Ekiti in Lagos first before it would then be transported to Ekiti. So if goods are transported to Ekiti directly via flight, it means people would need to build more houses to house this workers, by building more houses development would grow in the state.

Transportation: One thing Lagos enjoys is Population. Lagos generates alot of revenue from transport. remember that the more other states develop, people would be moving out of Lagos. for example, If i work in Lagos and am paid 100k, now i need to wake up 5.am daily to get to work on time, i have a rent of 300k to pay yearly, school fee per child 45k average. but if i get joy vacancy in Ekiti and i would earn 80k and am a native of ekiti i would go there because am sure of free house and also am sure of building my own house because land would be cheap or even free.

One of the benefit of proper restructuring is, it would encourage almost everybody to go back home and make ends meet because there would be development everywhere in the country. know region and state would want to be left behind. i would stop for now because am tired. Anybody can also add positive argument.

For an economy the size of Nigeria and where we'll be(in population terms) by 2050 according to reliable projections, 1 or 2 ports shows unseriousness on our part. The US and the UK has more than 20 busy seaports each. Lagos status as a commercial capital will hardly change though.

cristianisraeli:


lol.bros na dream the poster they dream oo

Dream.Plan.EXECUTE.MakeMistakes.Learn. Do it Again.
The present system hasn't worked in about 60years, it is not working, there's no single indication it will ever work... And time is running out, FAST!

Trill2b:


Headquarters of all major corporations will still remain in Lagos.

Some will move if other places offer better incentives and it helps their business. But it is good. Very good.

Trill2b:
[b]10 positive things that would quickly happen if Nigeria...

Now this is how to sell what Nigerians will buy. I like the way you write. What you didn't include is how to get there. Stripping this f****d constitution and formulating another(or adopting 1963s), making the political system more open, etc. I have a feeling you're part of Atiku's team(just a gut feeling, no biggie).

Dannyset:
Seun pls leave those that believe in the existence of God alone. Isn't it a free world anymore?

"Nobody talks so constantly about God as those who insist that there is no God." says Heywood Broun

WinningSun:
thanks for the write up. sir what do you manufacture and where is your factory. I'm a business graduate manufacturing is a 19th century idea. though it is indispensable but there are new ways to earn faster than manufacturing.

Manufacturing isn't a 19th century idea, the growth rate has declined in Europe and North America, but the size is not shrinking(talk about reaching the peak). For Nigeria(and Africa), there's a very big manufacturing gap which needs to be filled. The problem affecting a lot of people is seeking "fast ways" of making money, as seen in your post too. It's true that we need IT(I reckon you're talking about tech startups when you said faster) to leapfrog our developmental curve, but the massive infrastructure deficit needs massive industrial activity.

mrsage:
Concerning Nairaland, the site obviously has good prospects but there is a need for a deep conversation with Seun.

As Ugodre mentioned, it depends on the appetite of the owner. I think Seun has lost his.

S.A.D
With all the numerous religious houses we have, Nigerians are still among the poorest people on earth.
It is foolishness!

“I hope with the help of the Pentair, Good Rain, Dayu irrigation, Zhong Zhou Poultry,
Jinan and our local companies, we will diversify and get out of recession in no time,’’
Ogbeh said.

I am really scared of Nigeria's future. 20 years from now, we will be asking ourselves how we got colonized economically all over again. We keep running around trying to fix our problems from the top and without direction. I expect him to have listed 3 or 4 local companies and add "and our foreign partners". Local problems are best solved by locals!

Adesegunt:


I live in Port-Harcourt. The world has become a global village so any good practice aboard should be replicated here and one of such is vermicomposting for organic farming. I also want to breed the black soldier fly, but yet to get the feed stock to commence either in larve or pupae stage. I am hoping We can get help on this forum in this regard.

Anyone that can help. Please contact me my mail through this forum. It would be much appreciated.

I'm equally an organic guy, especially when it comes to fruit and veggies. I'll beep you if I find any leads.

Adesegunt:


Yes I have a red worm bin it is about 2 months old now very beautiful looking vermicompost in my bin. I understand It is the best organic fertilizer. I am a backyard farmer for now with a pilot aquaponics farm and now I plan to raise some tomatoes and other crops using the vermicompost also as a pilot to see the outcome. I am an advocate for organic food void of the chemicals from commercial fertilizers. There is a plan to expand when I have acquired the experience.

This is the kind of stuff I like too. Do you stay home or abroad. I asked because it's the first time I see anyone with a red worm bin in his backyard here. I'd like to put together a BSFL bin too to feed chickens and for a small backyard clarias pond.

Adesegunt:
@ CeeteeOoo The money has been smelling around me for some months now. There is a BSF website that maps BSF sighting around the world. It would be nice to provide an update on this website that BSF are in Nigeria because right now it is shown to be present only in South Africa, Ghana and Kenya. Imagine the social economic benefit of this insect. I have basically concluded that this insect was created by God to serve man. I am amazed at their value.

Insects are going to be a major part of human nutrition(directly and indirectly) in the not so distant future. I even read a FAO report recently and they backed their call for more insect inclusion in our diets with a Bible verse from Leviticus 6 or thereabouts. I found that very interesting. By the way, you mentioned you vermicompost with redworms, are you a backyard gardener/farmer? I learnt they make very good organic manure.

robonski15:


I dont feed with maggots...

May I ask why please. There's a pool of them lying in a poultry farm nearby. I heard they are a good source of protein. Thanks in anticipation.

robonski15:


We would love to hear your story.. And good luck on your harvest.. Thanks ..

Bro, please. Do you feed your fishes maggots? Do you feed them fresh maggots or dried? Please respond to this, thanks.

Angelstartups:
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Hey Ma'am, what is wrong with your site? I've not been able to access it for weeks now.

Nigerians love Nigeria deep down. Nigerians may grumble and call Nigerians names, but an outsider that dare put mouth is in for a roast. As much as Nigeria youth seems like a time bomb, it's now obvious that they could be a potential world shaker too. If I were the president today, I'll just fix power and provide infrastructures, then I'll leave the rest to the youths. 5 years+ Nigeria will be on its way to one of the top 20 economies of the world.

Onegai:
Fatherly, a U.S. group supporting fathers, posted a video titled "2032 Olympic Athletes". See babies and toddlers doing every sport imaginable and being trained and supported by their parents before the Govt gets involved. But Nigerians are waiting for Govt to come and enter their house, pluck their son and daughter and make them Tennis stars and Gymnasts, etc. Clap for yasef, una go wait tire. Govt of mediocrity for people who worship mediocrity.

https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1027365630649912&id=348596051860210&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FFatherlyHQ%2Fvideos%2F1027365630649912%2F&_rdr

http://m.wptz.com/news/meet-the-2032-olympic-team/41104422

The baby playing Table Tennis is not up to 10 months, because he couldn't stand up, but he was already knocking back more than half the balls served at him. The gymnast was not over 3 years of age. The swimmer is like 1.5 years, cannot pass 2 years old. And that little boxer?? Sweet Lord, that kid has talent.

This summer, what has your child done??

the line "government of mediocre for people who worship mediocrity" captures it all. And majority of Nigerian parents also inputs this into the kids. They want you to be comfortable, but not really great or famous. They extol the likes of Gani Fawehinmi but they warn their kids not to be involved in politics/activism. They talk all the time about Okocha and Kanu but tell the kids to 'read their books' all time, chasing the ones with passion for football away from the field and beating him. Mediocrity is daily infused in us and it is very sad! The roads and homes are built to last for 3years. This mediocrity also cuts across all levels, from the poor to the rich. The whole nation needs a 'spiritual' reworking.

Nature8:
As far as I'm concern, these two great men can make Nigeria great if given a chance.. Either GEJ as President and Mr Peter Obi as Vice President or Mr Peter Obi as President and GEJ as Vice President.. Let Nigerians give these two great men chance and see how great Nigeria will be.. I don't need to give anybody a reason, just give them a little chance together and see a great Nigeria..

No life doesn't work that way. You can't tell an employer to give you the most coveted job without convincing him. You even need to give prove of your worthiness to marry a lady. Now, if you will?

Newmanluckyman:
... Surprise? No! They dullards are in charge. Thanks to APC AND BUHARI for this great feat. Build and consolidate on the existing structures the met on ground they refused.. Oya add a cubic to it, they blame Ghost.

You are the dullard here and you need to ask your parents for forgiveness because you obviously wasted the money they spent on your education. You couldn't comprehend the article, and you can't forsee what will happen to the economy if your major source of income(and major contribution to GDP) falls from about $80/b to around $39/b in the global market. It would have been the same if it were to be GEJ there, it's not rocket science, it's simple logic. It's not every time you analyze issues with 50 shades of sentiment.

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BankeSmalls:


They don't need position. They need Biafra.
All the positions held by our people of Yoruba since 1900, is Ibadan not still filled with brown roof?

You guys talk trash. Ibadan is an ANCIENT city with a lot of old houses. You expect the government to remove the roofing sheets for them? But of course people like you have limited minds, the brown roofs have become something more symbolic of Ibadan and I'm sure the economy of your state's capital is not as big/good as that of Ibadan. Foolish minds, check Mumbai out, nonsense!

OneNaira6:


Vanguard quoted omogui. If you don't believe omogui, oya maybe you'll believe itsekiri people
http://legaloil.com/NewsItem.asp?DocumentIDX=1160949155&Category=news
http://allafrica.com/stories/200412060614.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/200710260357.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/200803311213.html

I'm not saying the story ain't true. I mean every millitant public release I've been reading here for a while now is from Vanguard.

makingsense:


Chairman, is it a crime to ask question that doesn't suit your MENTALITY.. please leave my life and focus on yours. thanks

Don't be bothered friend, NL is filled with naive minds. You'd see a thread where it's reported 'Dangote buys a big mansion in Moscow' and the replies will all go like "Congrats. I will build something bigger than this IJN"

I also strongly believe it is too early. Her handlers ought to devote more time building the Emmanuelle brand to something bigger, I mean really big.

TrueHeart365:
buhari breaks fast with... buhari takes pictures with... zarah takes pictures with... Aisha takes pictures with... check out photos of zarah and aisha...

my people.. is this the kind of news we will be hearing till 2019 while hunger dey kill us? oh, i almost forgot the dullard has more media aids than than economic advisers...

ride on baba.. your zombies are with you

Mr. Man, Nairaland is not a one stop shop shop where you can get all about Nigeria(at least not again). The pictures you see are from blogs that offers nothing more than 'entertainment' which drives traffic and pays the blogger's bills. If you want to be well informed, go to premium times, venturesafrica, nairametrics, ngtribune, techcabal and Reuters.
You guys always make it sound as if the President or the ministers post it themselves.

Frankiss44:
unnecessary waste of tax payer money when the masses are dying in starvation... must he break fast with every arm of government and group.... rubbish

It's obviously trying to create a synergy between the arms. When business men and world leaders host dinners and galas, it's not to test the cuisines available. Of course inexperienced, prejudiced, ignorant or plain stupid people will not understand(with all due respect, I don't mean you're stupid, you just might be inexperienced)

kogistar:


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/n-delta-new-militant-group-emerges-demands-sovereign-state/

I knew it will be Vanguard! Same old BS!

claremont:
This man rode on the back of government subsidy and monopoly to become stupendously rich. The article even says that the CBN granted him access to foreign exchange at a time our economy was on its knees, and at the expense of other businesses that needed the foreign exchange.

Ignorant/misinformed comment

"We have been badly affected like any other company," he said, arguing that operational
costs totalled $100 million each month due to recurring expenses such as the purchase
of parts for cement production and running a fleet of 9,000 trucks.
"When you are talking about 20 billion dollars worth of projects, what is 161 million?
One-hundred-and-sixty-one million dollars is my six weeks' need," he said.

Allow DangCem fall apart and see bogus job losses and 1 cement bag sell for 20k.

oluwafreshkid:


It's a privately owned outfit, not situated in the "creeks" and at such would be, if need be, be guarded by private mercenaries.

If need be bawo? o tun-n da oro pada, lol. The subcontractors for the complex's security systems will be one of the best in the world. The mercenaries will be top notch, ex-millitary and full government support. I'm sure the PR handlers will also do a great work of branding it tiwa-n-tiwa.

I used to be indifferent about him when I was ignorant. Now he's one of the few Nigerians I hold in high esteem.

Akshow:
leave this long tale Mr man. you think the govt hasn't put all this in consideration? Would it kill you if for once u laud the govts effort? Which administration in the past decades even remembered a federal housing scheme?

The criticism is constructive! One of the many mistakes older Nigerians made(including my dad) is voting for the one they believe is right and go to sleep believing all will be well, it's also part of why we're still here after 60 years. When I was small, if I come home with a score I considered great, my father would rather point out my low scores and how it's just mere 72% out of 100. I'd work more to get more percent the following time. You know the magic in it? It would keep getting higher. His comment is how the PDP ought to be reasoning, not attacking the personal life of the President, who cares?