diadem10: Fg can't give such approval tbh. Except if it wouldn't be dredged beyond Imo. The approval was for Imo, so why would it go further into River state? Can you now see why River state has to be involved and carried along.
Rivers state does not have what it takes to stop federal government when it has to do with the overall interest of the fg
diadem10: You're lame. We all know that land belongs to the people of the state. Water is the same as lands. They can't be separated. In fact, lands are projected out of water.
You're the one who's feeling entitled while trying to lord over another people's land. You dey mad? Imagine crying because you were asked to carry River state along? You dey mad?
Cry cry baby. If Rivers state has issue with that, go and meet the federal government who approved it. Rubbish
Blue3k: We're arguing about if Imo is land locked. Don't change the subject. Attacking a strawman won't help you hear. Define landlocked then go from there. I gave you an example then you make up a lie about Rhine River for no reason.
I didn't make up any lie. Rhine is man-made meaning it was dregded to serve purpose. I still insist Imo isn't Landlocked. Argue with your keyboard
Blue3k: Why are you afraid to cite the constitution? You just making claims without evidence boy. Regulations of waterways and interstate commerce is in the federal domain. You don't have to like it. We're not talking about who owns the water we're talking about what entity regulates the uses.
Keep lying to yourself then.
Yes regulation of water ways is the responsibility of federal government and hence they can site ports anywhere they want.
Saying that I'm lying to myself won't change the obvious
Blue3k: The Rhine is not man-made. You're making that up like the other guy was making up facts. Go ahead and cite your sources if you have evidence. Imo is landlocked because it had no direct access to the sea. Rivers don't count or else Switzerland isn't Landlocked either.
Whatever the case maybe with River Rhine, Imo state is not landlocked
Blue3k: Lol, you just like that we agree with each other on this topic. You probably won't feel the same when we disagree. This project does make Imo not landlocked. Switzerland is considered landlocked even though the Rhine River empties into the north Seas.
Blue3k: You didn't cite the constitution like I asked. Do you know what the word cite means? You're just making claims without showing evidence. Rivers doesn't have power over interstate commerce or waterways that cross multiple states. Read these sections of the Constitution below.
The vast gas deposit in Imo and oil discoverings, including the refineries springing up in Urasi and Oguta axis could be directly linked to this development.
Nigerian government has seen they can't do without the vast oil and gas in Imo, they're bending towards opening up Imo and by extension Igboland
Christistruth00: Rivers State will need to approve it because you will need to pass through Rivers State to reach the Coast
I didn’t say it couldn’t happen I only asked if Rivers State was part of the Project
If you take a Closer look at the Map you will notice that Imo is sitting delicately on top of Rivers State head
It cannot reach the Coast without serious help from Rivers State
It will in fact have to be a Rivers State Project
Nigerian Navy does not owe Rivers state explanation and does not need Rivers state approval. Buhari is the one vested with the power to make such approval. If Rivers state is a different country, it could have been a different thing
Today, I am excited to announce the signing of a tripartite agreement between the Imo State Government, the Nigerian Navy and a consortium of companies led by Geomarine Services for the Urashi River Development which will include the survey and dredging of the Oguta Lake and Urashi River to the sea.
It is no longer correct to assume that Imo State is landlocked because this 93km dredging of the lake to the sea will not just offer an improved security coverage along the coastline, it will also create access for commercial navigation and other forms of oil and gas activities boosted.
The harnessing of our available resources and potentials in developing our dear State, remains a critical approach in the actualization of our drive towards repositioning the State for economic growth and stability.
This will usher in the creation of economic zone around the gas-rich region of our dear State for the benefit of all.
Zakiman: I told u to go back to Onitsha Market and Continue selling your Okrika but u are still doing permutations thinking that's how Politics is. U don't just come to Nairaland and be written anything u wish thinking that's how Politics are, Apart from being born in Political home, we've study Political Science to add it up with what we've giving birth From, therefore stop acting like a puppet in Cartoon which every permutations can be real. If Obi decided to go for the Elections, u will see the wonders and from there your eyes be clear, but by then it's over for your entire Generations.
Daring an Igbo man is your worst undoing.
We don't cower, we don't boy to bunch idiots. Should we loose, we loose gallantly and you won't do anything.
We dared Buhari and still forced him to work in Igboland.
Zakiman: We told the children full in LP who doesn't know anything about Politics to continue selling their okrika, but they won't listing and they thought Politics is a child's play. Now they are seeing what we knows.
Kwankwaso is surely going to stepdown for ATIKU ABUKAKAR, I only hope Peter Obi will do the same, NIGERIANS priority now should be taking over the Government from Evil APC Government, not dividing PDP Votes from Obi and Same Kwankwaso but thank God kwankwaso has realized the truth.
We are waiting for Peter Obi to return back to his PDP too.
A bitter soul. Kwankwaso stepping down for Atiku wouldn't change anything. Obi will win SE/SS, and 60-70% NC votes, and give Tinubu a run for his money in Lagos. So the run off may probably be between PDP and Labor Party
SteveDGreat: Babachir Lawal has urged the North East Stakeholders to ensure they do everything possible to make Peter OBI Win the next election. He said it's a must. If Peter Obi fail to win this election, we are finished.
Watch his full speech at the North East Stakeholders Interactive
Ikpaitid: Just imagine if this IPOB criminal us allowed near Aso Rock, he will divide this country and start another war. A VOTE FOR PETER OBI IS A VOTE FOR IPOB, DO NOT ALLOW AN IPOB TERRORIST NEAR ASO ROCK.