₦airaland Forum

vaxx1:
Then that is from political saboteur. I will have been well ok with it, if the new initiative is from private investors rather than from China but anyway Ghana is naturally endowned to withstand any future damages that is if possible.

Lol...let me give you the same advice you gave davefurn " it still in its pipeline stage" .your report said negotiation which means discussion.
You know your govt needs to be really careful with these guys. Follow the pattern when ever china puts the name "INDUSTRIAL " in any proposed city they boast to build for any african nation it always ends up as a wet pipe dream. I hope KONZA INDUSTRIAL CITY RINGS A BELL.

HIT US WHEN ENGINEERS AS STARTED ON THE WORK SITE, BUT FOR NOW IT JUST A DREAM YOU HAVE TO WAKE UP FROM

tylann:
That is the giant of africa

Oh shut up and stop bickering


How about this little porridge compare

jaycent:
Gets to be commission by who? Is it by the FG or Ambode or the new governor of Lagos State?

Of course ambode. You know the guy would be leaving soon, so he is trying to comission all he has achieved in the past 4 years

vaxx1:
but that is not the only road.

This is creek road here, another important Apapa road.

Check out the current state according to one nairalander today


""Creek road benefit from the reconstruction work that was recently approved by the Federal Government"". But yet it is horrible

You are becoming desperate vaxx. Why didn't you show them the part were auto josh said a bill has been assigned to these road.
And beside the road doesn't even look bad in its current state as you claimed

jaycent:
L-R: Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; and former President of Ghana and Chairman, convocation lecture, Mr. John Mahama during the 23rd Convocation of Lagos State University (LASU) and commissioning of the new Senate Building at the University Campus, Ojo, on Thursday.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Former Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama has charged African universities to move away from the colonial system of education and focus on science and technology to engender growth and development of the continent.

Mahama spoke on Thursday at the 23rd Convocation of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo area of Lagos, where he was chairman of the occassion.

He said universities must provide visionary leadership and have academic autonomy, while political institutions must also avoid interference with the running of academic institutions.

Mahama stated that for African universities to set the tone as African centres of excellence, there must be adequate funding, while they must also collaborate with each others in terms of multiple campuses for different specializations in different countries.

“African universities can help bridge the gap created in African countries by focusing on science, technology and innovation which can be the catalysts for the development of Africa,” Mahama said.

Also, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who commissioned the new Senate Building of LASU, expressed optimism that the ultra-modern edifice would go a long way in enhancing academic activities and positively changing the landscape of the institution.

Osinbajo, who delivered the 23rd Convocation Lecture of the university before inaugurating the Senate Building, also said time had come for African countries to invest more in education to lift the people of the continent out of poverty.

Speaking on the theme: “Africa Centres of Excellence in African Universities: A Veritable Catalyst for Nation Building and Development,” the Vice President also said that time had come for universities in Africa to be at the fore front of building research and collaboration to find lasting solutions to the myriad of challenges confronting the continent.

“So what do we need to do to convert our country to the greatest Centre for innovation and creativity in the world? Three things: number one education, number two education and number three education. The truth is that education is the most powerful force for socio economic change in the world. The UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report and the Education Commission’s Learning Generation Report provides important evidence on the impact of education on individual’s earnings and economic growth,” Osinbajo said.

While expressing Federal Government‘s commitment to continue to collaborate with the Universities to play up education of the people, Osinbajo said this had become imperative owing to the fact that education remains the most important force to global change.

He said through improvement in learning and quality education, Nigerians could be lifted from abject poverty, just as he also emphasized the need for more premium to be placed on girls’ education.

On his part, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said it was gratifying to note that LASU was now well-positioned to be among Nigeria’s leading universities and a proper citadel of learning and character development.

Recalling some of the challenges the university was contending with in 2015 when his administration came on board such as backlog of unreleased results, low government subvention, infrastructure deficit, incessant industrial and student conflicts, among others, Governor Ambode said on assumption of office he immediately embarked on some reforms which today turned the story of the university around for good.

He said aside from amending the laws of the university and embarking on massive upgrade of infrastructure, the government also selected individuals with experience, dedication and a track record of remarkable leadership to lead the Governing Council, adding that the development changed the narrative of the University.

“Today, there is an atmosphere of peace and industrial harmony in LASU. The backlog of results have been cleared and our students are graduating every year; stepping out in flying colours, armed with qualifications, character and ideas to change the world.

“Our government increased the subvention for LASU and also amended the laws governing the Institution especially regarding the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor and making LASU a residential institution.

“We have embarked on an extensive infrastructural development which has entailed upgrading the network of roads within the institution and installation of street lights. In line with our efforts to transform LASU, our Government embarked on various projects to add to the infrastructural landscape of the University: The new Senate Building we are commissioning today; a project started by my predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN); A new Students Arcade, An Ultra-Modern Central Library, The New Faculty of Management Sciences Building, and LASU Homes,” he said.

He said the Students’ Arcade which was at 75 per cent completion stage had already been fully paid for, while work on the Central Library was at 60 per cent completion stage and would be completed by the end of the year, as well as the new Faculty of Management Sciences and construction of 3 prototype blocks of Lagos Homs Apartments at the LASU staff quarters.

Also, the Governor said it was equally gratifying to note that 6000 bed student hostel initiated by his administration was on course to be delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), while other initiatives have been implemented in the education sector, including the Ready.Set.Work project.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, the education of our youths is imperative. It will shape the future of our nation. As the State’s Number 1 tertiary institution, we have tried to give LASU the right attention it deserves. This is one of the reasons why I made it a point of duty to attend all the Convocation Ceremonies of this institution since we came into office in 2015.

“Asides what we have done in LASU, we have initiated programmes to prepare our youths for the challenges of this era; to enable them have a good mix of theoretical and practical knowledge to fit into life after school. One of such programmes is the ‘Ready, Set, Work’ Initiative for all final year students of Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State.

“Three years down the line, the ‘Ready Set Work’ initiative is already yielding the positive results we desired, with over 30,000 students trained through the face-to-face and online academy. Over 3,000 students have gotten internship placements with leading corporate organizations and the enthusiasm of our students to be part of this programme has grown from year to year. I am very confident today that our youths and graduates are ready for work and ready for innovation,” the governor said.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/05/16/african-universities-must-move-away-from-colonial-system-of-education-ex-ghanaian-president/&ved=2ahUKEwizwaOm7qLiAhW8QxUIHSRNDiIQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw0hOvDhRkpqi1yUS4gH2zzL

That building is one terrific master piece. The Senate building should be up to 30 floors with the central library a few floor above 20.
Ambode has really done alot for lagos infastructural upgrade. He has started the waste management system already. All house are expected to pay a certain amount of money monthly and it is a compulsory levy although I think it is quite expensive for a little below average lagosian but I think it is an avenue to collect tax. And with these new oshodi interchange that is set to be completed soon more tax are going to be collected for infastructural upgrade.

He has also done the student arcade with master piece hostel. Lasu is definitely going to make it on the list of top african universities in africa.


These week in lagos is called commissioning galore. I mean more infastructure gets to be commissioned

vaxx1:
jo'burg is even rated more than many European city. There is nothing like a third world country, what we have are underdeveloped, developing and developed country. South Africa is a developing country . The most industrialized country in africa. Jo'burg is comparable to non in west africa not even close. Her pair mate are in Europe and likewise Casablanca.

Wow I am surprised that you don't know that thrid world cities exist and it is found In every african country even in those north african countries that you have idolizing.

Provide me a link that says that jo'burg is ranked than any European city. If that is true then know that country is a equally a third world country. How can johannesburg be ranked better than any European city. Is it he road,transportat ion, neatness,bridges, security , quality of life that you want to compare.
If you push this too much I would be forced to go back and produce a screenshoted image of xhosanostra saying that all these city comparison including jo'burg is a big joke to the rest of the world and it cannot be compared with developed countries cities. That was a citizen of SA talking not me.


Casablanca is another thrid world city and is a joke to any European city. Casablanca is an European wannabe city and it would look like a cool town when compared with an actual European city like Paris, London e.t.c


EAC is a first world city and America knows that

vaxx1:
Do you realise nothing worth replying in what you say....

Johannesburg alone is by far advance than whatever is obtainable in that city talkless of Casablanca or Algiers.


Say something worth exposing and criticising and not on emotional outlook.

Nah

You canT cOmpare what EAC will become to jo'burg or casablanca .

Jo'burg is termed a thrid world city and not first world city with impressive world class master piece.


And for the records that was not emotions but fact

davefurn:
To me it's a nice development....I never said my country was perfect...one love, one Africa.........instead of an unending argument about who is better, let all talk about how we can impart, find solutions to our nation's problems.........I love the pictures of Nairobi,Tanzania and Accra.....ur cities are beautiful tbh

Don't mind them. Na jealousy dey worry dem

vaxx1:
USA to relocate is not the same as move. It is process on the pipeline. If the eko Atlantic finnaly come to reality . It will be a home to first class citizens of Nigeria and well to do foreigner. And at the end of the day , the real majority of Nigeria will still remain in the main lagos which are mushin , ojuleegba, shomolu, idumagbo and the rest......


I personally want the dream to come true cus it will awake other west african country to follow the same direction while learning from the mistake....


I think Ghana is about learning from the mistake already . Instead of a new entire city, Goverment is about turning the two notorious slums in Accra - Nima and Maamobi – to a world class standard residential while still maintaining the real average residence of the area...

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2019/May-15th/nima-mamobi-to-have-villagio-like-facelift-housing-minister.php

.a
We don't care if you label it for the rich so long as it's presence will boost economic activities in a way africa as never experienced .
And it is coming to reality .

Such city development is not for all african countries destiny as most countries can never reach that height in the next 50 years.

Us coming to EAC is just the beginning expect to see more mind blowing global companies investment.



I am g lad you read where US said in that post it has world class infastructure ,something no african country can produce except our true brothers "TANZANIANS

tylann:
Which ally the only country in this trend that Tanzania is there ally is Kenya
You can't be allies while they scrap your visas

Funny so now you force yourself on Tanzanian by calling them your ally. I should have known that you idolizing TZ more than kenya

Kazikazi come and attest to this dude if truly you are his ally.


Trying to play mother theresa

tylann:
Obama was the first USA President to visit Kenya
Obama has acknowledged his Kenyan heritage many times in public
Obama gave Kenya airways the right to fly to USA direct
In agriculture he even initiated a program in Kenya where Kenyan farmers were given improved breeds of cows
The Obama government invested a lot in Kenya's lappset project , our healthcare, wildlife conservation and military deals

Your are just jealous as kazikazi

The fact will remain
A Kenyan was the first African to become USA President

I will answer this tomorrow. .I am feeling sleepy

This is once again another confirmation I have gotten from CENTENARY CITY about it completion in 5year (rear below the image)


It happening. The alpha black race is at it again

Ambode and his ambitious plans are paying off. Thank you sir





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Ambode to commission new LASU Senate building, other landmark projects

ON MAY 13, 20197:09 PMIN EDUCATION, NEWSBY ADEKUNLECOMMENTS




…Unveils Seven Top-Notch Ferries To Boost Water Transportation

In fulfillment of the promise to sustain governance till his last day in office, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is set to commission multiple projects embarked upon and completed by his administration within the last four years, including the new Senate Building of Lagos State University (LASU).


The State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, in a statement on Monday said the commissioning galore will commence on Tuesday 14th May till the 26th May, 2019.

Ambode
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
According to him, the first set of projects to be commissioned are the Ilaje Road and Bariga Waterfront Jetty, as well as car park designed to enhance intermodal transportation and improve connectivity from the Mainland to the Island and the Ikorodu axis of the State, while seven new world class ferries would also be unveiled.

“It is pertinent to note that the Lagos State Government has procured seven ferries, five of which will be commissioned and they are named after monumental events ,notable towns and Lagos deities as a reminder of our historical values. The names are –Itesiwaju Eko, Ipakodo, Alausa, Adamu-Orisa, Ejinrin, Eko-Akete and Zangbeto. These are ferries that the citizens will find comfortable, safe as well as affordable.

“Another project scheduled for commissioning is the new Senate Building of the Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo, which is yet another confirmation of the commitment of Governor Ambode’s administration towards ensuring meaningful growth in the educational sector.

Ambode’s name already written in gold, says Bishop Ademowo

“This project will change the landscape of the University and will remain another legacy project of this administration,” Akinsanya said.

He added that as a follow-up to the Lagos Theatre in Oregun commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari recently, two additional theatres would be unveiled at Igando and Epe, while that of Badagry would be commissioned at a later date, just as he revealed that a number of road projects would also be inaugurated.

“The construction of Agric Access Road at Egan in Alimosho Local Government is to ensure connectivity. Specifically, it will provide access to Egan Igando Housing Estate, complement government investment in the project, achieve economic transformation of the communities and ameliorate the suffering of the people of Egan-Igando.

“In the Lekki axis, another project slated for commissioning is the upgraded/dualized Bisola Durosinmi Etti Road/Hakeem Dickson Road and would serve as a bypass to connect the Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge and also bring about reduction in travel time. This road is expected to further boost trade and commerce, open up this area to more investment opportunities and increase property values,” Akinsanya said.

Besides, the Commissioner said in view of the high premium placed by the State Government on storage and archival, a state-of-the-art facility in the Central Business District, Alausa would also be commissioned by the Governor.

It would be recalled that since 2015 till date, the State Government has undertaken a total of 342 roads rehabilitation and construction projects amounting to 365km of single carriageway and 5.3km of bridges.



Furthermore, 125 public buildings comprising of general hospitals, public centres, skills acquisition centres, high courts/magistrate courts, fire stations, police command, youth centres, multi –level facility/car park and a multipurpose centre across various local government areas in the State were also exec

Update on imperial international business city


First pics is the wonderland park
Second pic is what the city marina would look like
Third and fourth pic is the what the cbd would look like.


The wonderland park is almost completed

gallivant:
They showed you in Biafra and after screwing your country banned you entry into their country. So who is fooling who here?

We still like them.like that...

You cant break that bond simply because you lost what suppose to be your ally to us and he as been so consistent with updating us on your flaws

Kazikazi:
They get that one meal a day if they were lucky.

For other poor souls, they end up starving to death. Remember, in order to die from hunger, someone should go empty stomach for more than 5 days

Or better still sacrifice one of their skeleton looking kid for an evening meal

Kazikazi:
People have perished because of lacking food in Turkana.

I am surprised when u asked about 3 meals a day! Here we are talking of just a meal a day to save Kenyans.That 3 meals a day is for rich Kenyans or foreigners

chrisagyei:
very sad and was a disgrace to Africa that day.A so called Fulani president who has no proper education and spent more time in the hospital in London than in Nigeria the whole of 2018.The guy has no High School certificate and the forged one they got for him had his 2018 picture on a certicate he was supposed to acquire in 1960.He can't express himself in English so he speaks Hausa and pidgin on most occasions when addressing the citizens.The opposition claimed he died in a London hospital in 2018 and this current Buhari is a fake and body double who hails from Sudan.That zoo of a country.is a complete joke

You mean cloning. .last I heard cloning was only perform on a rural animal and has never been performed on a human being

obaaderemi:
The starving has started already. I really pity them.

Yeah and let's not forget neo colonialism it's inevitable

Kazikazi:
I think its too late for kenyans.Let them starve

Lol you gonna kill me with laugh.

Ouch you just hit their vital organ

obaaderemi:
Ghanaians in the house, what's going on?Is this another case of "Ghana Must Go"?

Geez are you just hearing that now.. I have read and posted that shiit a long time ago.. it is so traumatic for the people of ghanians. What would they do without America in their life.
No wonder nana their president sold their state security to the US govt for just $20 million . Are they that cheap to sell that most priceless asset which is their security

Yobeezy:
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Emotional rant as usual!
Who the hell asked you your age?
Keep it for your outdated brain

Another pain from a dead brain cell

Yobeezy:
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Keep quiet muppet!

Pained goat. You couldn't handle the heat

tylann:
Pain and jealousy

The first African to be a USA president he is of Kenyan decent .
Continue crying with thabo mbeki holding Tanzania passport

What has he done for kenyans?

What has he done for your presidents?
Has he helped kenya economically?
Is he always bold to accept his heritage in the public?
Has he drawn investment to kenyan?
How many time did he visit kenyan during his term?



Answer these questions then you will see kazikazi point

rvp2018:
Nigeria - print these as postcard - here is another super-corrupt mostly semi-arid country without minerals that hacks it.

Don't deceive yourself

More

rvp2018:
Nigeria - still dreaming about Eko City - make it real

Did you just say we are still dreaming.
By dream you mean it's not in reality.


Well I have followed your post closely and I can see that your dream is that one day nairobi would become the capital city of africa which is something I don't really agree to since jo'burg presence is still strong and they will not stop putting up towers even though you think relyING on the 5 floor redenvouz financed housing project will boost your skylines.
The pictures of africa to the world is a backward continent where nothing works. Now if you want nairobi to become the capital city of a continent perceived as backward to the rest of the world then I must say your progress are aligning with your vision. I mean you have already proved that by producing 5 largest slums worldwide out of your capital ; so yes that title suits nairobi properly.
Lagos,abuja,calabar,aba,uyo and many more can never become the capital city of what is perceived as backward and underdeveloped we are producing what will crush europe (our cruel colonial master) and rival with American cities as well as asian cities and never africa cos that would be too demeaning. So we naija gladly leave that tittle to you . I mean you have worked so hard for it by producing mater piece slums so yes you are free to have that tittle



Well the picture below is the EKO ENERGY ESTATE DISTRICT IN EKOATLANTIC. Zoom the image and see skyscrappers under construction both the ones father down . Pls ensure you check out the ones on the left and also the once behind it then you tell me what you understand by dream.
Pls zoom properly.and also pls don't ever mention ekoatlantic and tatucity in the same breath, it's and insult and even kenyatta would slap you for it. Stop using this medium to console your self on your fallow abadoned konza city that is still seeking funds from the chinese your soon to be colonial masters

rvp2018:
Nigeria - Ask where all the oil trillions dollars have gone?

Empty chest beating. . Check how I mapped out the tall buildings. The once with the check sign are the tall buildings while those with the slanted cross sign are the low rise buildings. Done mistake both simply because the photographer know how to get his angles.



Tell the photographer to keep it up. He knows how to position is camera in an angle that allows every low rise building to count

Use your eyes

rvp2018:
Nigeria - All the oil in the world and all the poverty in the world - the irony of our times.

Kenya dry as it - with no minerals or oil - still kick arse - THE LARGEST NON-MINERAL ECONOMY IN AFRICA

You know I am getting tired of your silly rants these days.
Comparing lagos skylines with nairobi's is completely derisive.
The difference btw nairobi amd lagos is that nairobi skylines is situated at a point while lagos skyline is diverse. We literally separated our CBD'S from our residential unlike nairobi. For instance you can never catch the view of cms skylines with victoria island skylines. They are all on a separate island.

Here are place with thick cluster of skyscrappers

LAGOS ISLAND

cms
Marina
Obalende
Ikoyi
Victoria island
Lekki
LFTZ and many more


LAGOS MAINLAND
Ikeja
Yaba
Surulere

NB: the ones on the mainland are not so many compared to those on the island




My point is you can never catch the view of lagos skylines on lagos island let alone the ones on the mainland collectively

jaycent:
Hahahaha you're right. We nigerians we don't hate other African countries. But the reason why we're reacting back is the way they're mocking nigerians outside, mocking nigerians, calling them such kind of names and they expect us to keep quiet and be watching them hell no? I don't hate other nations. What will I gain if I hate them. Absolutely nothing? You can see the way they're happy because they deported nigerians. You see, the hatred they have for Nigeria is something we can't do or talked about it?

Hahahaha you know I will never give. No body can make me to shut my mouth in this thread, not even the devil? Who's that person sef. Abeg bro let's leave matter for Mathias joor

Yes it is very hard for you to hear nigeria deporting any nationale. It is almost impossible most especially ecowas nations.
No one even care to no which nation you are from.so long as you are in the country you are a nigerian.
Our govt even offer the same right they give to its citizens to foreigners even though it not suppose to be so.
Who cares if you are a foreigner

These is the safari parks mind you the govt are not the ones bearing the financial burden of the city with its resort and luxury hotel..it is a PPP model

Tylann and chrisagyei below is a video of a nigerian woman that took to instagram to rejoice over the privilege given to an average Nigerian to own a property in the newly built centenary city.

This is a city for every Nigerian and any immigrants alongside tourists



https://www.instagram.com/p/BwLANBxDkDy/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=mom47hqwhljy

chrisagyei:
it's just a building with nice roof designs my good friend.If Nigeria wants to develop its tourist industry,they should really work on its extreme insecurity especially in the outskirts of popular urbanized towns where these natural games,parks,vegetation and other tourist sites are located,leave the resorts and luxury hotels and facilities to the private sector,they will handle that section and work on your security cos it's getting scarier reading those chilly headlines

Well yes we are working on our security. I believe buhari has gone soft compared to those days when he was in power (I am talking about the 1900s).I recently read that he has been called to the house of assembly to talk about the growing insecurity in the northern region and his incapacity to handle it.I know they are currently pressuring the old man to do some thing and he has to do some thing about it.

As for boko haram we have made significant progress on that side. If you recall few years ago during the chibok girls saga it was so traumatic with various bombings almost every day.but to day we have been able to weaken boko haram's presence in nigeria. It only a matter of time before we succeed after all they are one of the deadliest terrorit's in the world despite the fact that we are constantly receiving helps and troops from the US govt to combat this extremists.
Look how long it took a world power like America to tackle ISIS and GADDAFI.

As for safari pictures from centenary city I will update you on that and I will also show you a video of how average nigerians are happy to have been given the privilege to trade and own property in these newly built city