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IlekeHD:
The main focus is the North and the SE........ they're the two poorest regions in Nigeria.

No wonder stats showed that SW is the least poor region

Cheii oo

So igbo and north are the real parasites after all

Me even thoughT anambra and abia with al, their noises will beat the rest, would be higher....cheii ii

See expose

Please please please guys ignore that thing abeg...

I will continue to contribute to this thread as well in my little way..

God bless yaa all

This thread must not die

IlekeHD:
Abia - 12,371,194,895.08
Enugu - 19,250,345,593
Ebonyi - 11,032,472,512
Anambra - 10,454,312,316.18
Imo - 8,115,751,385.95
TOTAL = 61,224,076,701


SOUTH WEST
Ekiti - 3,462,341,448.32
Osun - 8,513,274,186.67
Ondo - 11,718,741,502.49
Lagos- 276,163,978,675.95
Ogun - 17,497,620,787.52
Oyo - 16,307,233,700.22
TOTAL = 333,663,190,299

SOUTH SOUTH
Edo - 17,023,595,231.62
Bayelsa - 10,958,263,688
Cross River - 15,738,850,743.95
Rivers - 89,112,448,347.58
Delta - 42,819,209,025.24
Akwa Ibom - 15,676,502,423
TOTAL =191,328,869,459


The North contributes to Nothing.

Wow.
Yoruba, SW top the list?

God bless yoruba land

[quote author=hinohsend post=39345939][/quote]Aright

Culled from,and posted by igbo i.d.
Nothing personal please...


https://www.nairaland.com/2689561/igbos-benefitting-most-united-nigeria




[b]I cringe each time i hear my brothers push for a Biafran republic.

Have we really taken some time off to think about Biafra as a real Nation and not some online fantansy of some over-fed conman. Anyway that's a story for another day.

The truth remains that we Igbos benefit the most out of a United Nigeria. Why would i say this?

Take a look at the Nigerian GDP for a second. according to the National bureau of Statistics, Our Q2 2015 GDP stood at N21,734,829.86 million

Out of this amount,

The Oil sector represents 9.80% of total real GDP (keys oil producing states Akwa ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River )



Mining and Quarrying contributed 7.75 % to overall GDP during Q2 of 2015. ( key active mining states in Nigeria: Plateau, kwara, Nasarawa, Sokoto,
Kaduna, Oyo, Osun, Bauchi, Borno and Benue. Inactive mines but with huge potential Anambra and Enugu)




Agriculture contributed 17.89% to nominal GDP during Q2 OF 2015. (Key agricultural states in Nigeria: Niger, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara,Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna, Adamawa, Yobe, Borno, Taraba, Plateau, Nasarawa, Bauchi,Gombe, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Edo



Manufacturing Contributed 9.29% to Nominal GDP. (Key manufacturing states are Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Oyo, Kano and sokoto)



Lagos alone contributes about a quarter of the country’s GDP, which amounts to 60% of the GDP if the oil and gas contribution is removed, with 60% of the commercial activities in the country also being done in Lagos.

http://www.channelstv.com/2014/04/01/lagos-contributes-a-quarter-of-nigerias-gdp-commissioner/



We igbos are mostly traders and business men. Businesses thrive with population. Nigeria as constituted gives us the greatest opportunity and free access to the biggest and most lucrative market in Africa, Even when we are not bringing so much to the table.

Each day we wake up should be an opportunity to thank God and the Brits for bringing Nigeria together. Without Nigeria, we might not be as prosperous as we are right now.


http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/sphider/search.php?query=gdp&search=1&x=0&y=0
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OK

Still on top of Ogun matter


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsFuVwSTy9U

Still. O ugun matter

Still on ogun

Hhh

It all about Ogun my papa state will consider lagos my mama state of origin

Ritchiee:
Remember to put links...pls.

Will work on that as from now i am uploading some picture while i move to Ogun and infrastructural development..

Enjoy

[b]Ogun Infrastructural Development is Rapid and Fantastic - US AMBASSADOR
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United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle has described the infrastructural development under the Senator Ibikunle Amosun government in Ogun State as rapid and fantastic.

Entwistle, who said this during his official visit to Abeokuta, the state capital yesterday expressed satisfaction at the quality of infrastructures being put in place to transform the Gateway State.

He noted that the expertise used by Amosun in achieving so much in less than three years could be needed in helping the United States develop better.

“What I see is fantastic, rapid development in Abeokuta. The roads, the bridges, the flyovers are very, very impressive. I have just told the Governor that we need his expertise to come help develop us in the United States”, he said.

The ambassador further revealed that one of the US biggest companies, Procter and Gamble would open up a factory in Ogun State in about a month’s time and that, “a lot of our investments are in Ogun.”

He added that the United States had interest in Nigeria’s next general elections, stating that, “we want Nigeria to have a transparent, credible and non-violent elections.[/b]

D.R. Congo Official Lauds Amosun On Infrastructural Developments
D.R. Congo Official Lauds Amosun On Infrastructural Developments

amosun 4The giant strides of the present administration in Ogun State on infrastructural development have again been commended, this time around from far away Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Depute Provincial Kiasia Oriental from the country, Mr. Lunkamba Ntambue Theophile who gave the commendation described the State as one vital part of the Nigerian nation that was advancing development in all sectors of its economy.
Mr.NtambueTheophile was speaking when he led a delegation from his province on an exchange visit on legislative matters to the State House of Assembly.
He noted that the massive infrastructural development going on in the State is a catalyst to attract international investors, adding that the quality of road construction would ease human capital being wasted in traffic gridlock.
Mr. Ntambue Theophilealso lauded the State for being one of the most peaceful and orderly in human and vehicular movements, advising other States in the country to take a cue from Ogun so as to attract more investments.
“Traveling from Abuja to Ogun State was very hectic and interesting, but our trip from Ijebu-Ode to Ogun State Capital is one of the best journeys so far. I am happy to be identified with the people of Nigeria, particularly Ogun State that is so orderly in human and vehicular movements,” the Depute Provincial Kiasia Oriental remarked.
The Depute Provincial Kiasai Oriental further observed that locating both the executive and the legislative arms of government within the same environment was a pointer to the robust relationship between the two, regardless of their interdependence.
He described this as a novel idea that could further strengthen and promote good governance and enhance democracy.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Suraj Ishola Adekunbi, Clerk of the House, Mr. Muyiwa Adenopo, expressed willingness to share the Ogun State experience with any institution or organisation to promote legislative/executive interdependence and deepen democratic practice.
He reiterated that government in the State was committed to creating an enabling environment through massive infrastructural development and security network to make living more abundant for the citizens and visitors as well as for businesses to thrive.

Coming, we must keep the thread active/alive.

Shout out to my ib poeple

Truly Ibadan is huge ,the more you look the less you see!

Ibadan tourism.....

modath:
*From stories i can't substantiate*..The Egba merchants made it their "mid point" resting place between Isale Eko & Abeokuta on their buying & selling ventures trips...

Overtime they began to build shelters & stay for few days & it began to grow & grow & the name stayed..

God bless you bro.

Point is, most of what Ogun was part was hijacked by lagos.
I.e , alagbado,agege,ikorodu,mushin, abule egba et al were all part of Ogun state....

My thoughts

Wale Meets Barack Obama – Photos by RICHIEBOI1(m): 10:37pm On Jul 23
Nigerian-American rapper Wale as part of his stop at the White House got to meet with President Of The United States, Barack Obama.
The DC rapper looked excited to have met the POTUS and Obama looked pleased too and the picture was pretty relaxed.
Wale also met with kids during his stop at the White House.


https://mobile.twitter.com/Wale/status/624306569899982848

Hands up:

Can somebody please enlighten me the significance of the name" abule egba " and where it originated from?

I am very curious :

Wow!!!

Eko ile ooo

Ilu yeye mi

Nigerian becomes first black VC in American varsity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 : SEGUN OLUGBILE WITH AGENCY REPORT
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Adeshida
A United States of America-based Nigerian lecturer, Prof. Ilesanmi Adesida, has become the first black man to be appointed the Provost/Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, United States of America.

Born in 1949 at Ifon, a town in Ondo State, Adesida, a professor of Electronic Engineering with outstanding works in nanotechnology, was appointed by the search committee of the institution on May 31, this year.

His appointment, according to a statement placed on the website of the institution, took effect from August 15 this year.

Before his appointment, Adesida was the Dean, College of Engineering of the institution.

According to the university’s Vice-President and Chancellor, Dr. Phyllis Wise, Adesida succeeds Linda P.B. Katehi-Tseregounis, who last served the role on a permanent basis.

Senior campus administrators who served in the position on an interim basis after Dr. Katehi-Tseregounis’ departure were Robert Easter and Richard Wheeler.

Adesida, a former Head of Department, Electrical Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, will oversee the institution’s academic programmes, policies and priorities, which have been designed to ensure the quality of the educational experience for students and to sustain an environment that encourages and supports academic excellence. He was at ABTU between 1985 and 1987.

But now as the chief academic officer of UI, Adesida will work closely with the Chancellor, other vice-chancellors, the deans of academic colleges and other units, academic staff, the Faculty Senate, and various committees in setting overall academic priorities for the university.

The university has a budget of $1.5b with more than $400m in research expenditures. There are 42,000 students and 3,000 faculty members. The university is renowned for its interdisciplinary collaborations, advances in human understanding, community outreach, global partnerships, and life-changing scientific developments.

By his appointment, Adesida, who graduated with a Bachelors of Science, Master’s and PhD in electrical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974, 1975 and 1979 respectively, will become one of the highest paid academics in the US.

According to UI’s Vice-President and the Chancellor, Dr. Phyllis Wise, the cerebral don will earn $430,000 per annum, about N67.51m. With this amount, Adesida’s annual salary is $30,000 higher than President Barrack Obama, who earns $400,000 per year.

Commenting on his appointment, Adesida, who is now a naturalised American, was quoted by a news agency as expressing happiness at the university’s gesture.

Adesida said, “I’m honoured and humbled to be selected as vice-chancellor/provost of this great campus (university). This is something I take very seriously. I know how to work very hard and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get the job done.”

According to the website of the university, Adesida is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Vacuum Society, and the Optical Society of America. He is also the past-president of IEEE Electron Devices Society.

His outstanding work in the field of Nanotechnology has received much acclaim in the scientific community. He has developed a body of work in the processing of semiconductors and other materials at the nanometer-scale level.

After his studies, he worked in various capacities at what is now known as the Cornell Nanofabrication Facility and the School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

In June 2005, Adesida became the 13th dean since the inception of the College of Engineering in 1870.

He joined UI as a faculty member in 1988 and he is currently the Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Engineering, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Director of the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology.

Adesida has previously served as the Director of the Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory and the Associate Director for education of the NSF Engineering Research Centre for Compound Semiconductor Microelectronics.

According to the university’s website, Adesida’s research interests include nanofabrication processes and ultra-high-speed optoelectronics.

He also has extensive experience in development of novel processes for wide band gap materials such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride. He has also worked on ultra-high-speed photo detectors and photo receivers in various materials systems.

Adesida has chaired many international conferences, including serving as the Programme and General Chair of the Electronic Materials Conference, 2000-2003. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Vacuum Society and Optical Society of America. He is past-president of IEEE Electron Devices Society, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

According to an appointment notice on the institution’s website, Adesida will also continue as Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, non-tenured, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, with an increment of $5,000, effective August 16, 2012, for a total annual salary of $430,000.

“In addition, Adesida will continue to hold the following appointments on terms which were effective August 16, 2011: Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, on indefinite tenure, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, non-salaried; Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, non-tenured, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, non-salaried; Professor, Coordinated Science Laboratory, College of Engineering, non-tenured, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, non-salaried; Research Professor, Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, College of Engineering, non-tenured, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, non-salaried; Institute Affiliate, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, office of the VC for Research, non-tenured, on an academic year service basis, on zero per cent time, non-salaried; and Institute Affiliate, Institute of Genomic Biology.”

Nigeria imports 1,500 armoured vehicles yearly – Proforce boss

JANUARY 29, 2014 : RASHEED BISIRIYU
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Chief Executive Officer, Proforce Limited, Mr. Adetokunbo Ogundeyin
Chief Executive Officer, Proforce Limited, Mr. Adetokunbo Ogundeyin
Chief Executive Officer, Proforce Limited, Mr. Adetokunbo Ogundeyin, spoke to journalists in Lagos on armoured vehicle importation and manufacturing in Nigeria, among other issues. RASHEED BISIRIYU was there

Why are armoured vehicles generally expensive?

It is so because of ballistic steel. The cost of ballistic steel is enormous. We are talking about steel of about 6.5 millimetre thickness. We are talking about adding a weight of at least 1,000 kilos to a vehicle. The suspension has to be reinforced, which comes all the way from Australia. All these things are imported. But, with time, as the new automotive policy gains ground, we will start producing these things in Nigeria. That is the benefit of the new automotive policy.

Armoured vehicles are certainly heavy; how do you manage weight problem?

That is why when you want to armour a vehicle, we suggest that the engine capacity should be a minimum of 4.6 litres; that is Landcruiser and above; so, there will be a lot of power and torque to move the vehicle very well. Apart from that, it must have a reinforced suspension. Moreover, we always advise you don’t go more than 100Km to 120km per hour. Above that, it is a bit dangerous, because the vehicle is very heavy and then you need to be trained on how to drive an armoured vehicle. It is not the same way you drive other vehicles.

Nigeria is said to be among the top four countries importing armoured vehicles in the world. Does this worry you, especially Nigeria being in the same group with Iran and Afghanistan that are known for violence?

Yes, it is a major concern. Insecurity is a major concern. But one thing I will say is that Nigeria is not isolated when it comes to this. Don’t forget that we recently transited from military to civilian rule. We are still trying to find our feet under the civilian rule. All these things add up. We are having another election next year. Politics in this country is a bit of do-or-die. A lot of people just feel that they will be insecure. So, they want to protect themselves. That is one reason.

The other reason is the level of threat to life in the northern area. I am talking about the Boko Haram issue. Unfortunately, the situation is escalating; people feel threatened in the north, and it is even spreading to the South. This is the reason why people feel they have to be protected. Armed robbery is also a factor.

How many armoured vehicles are imported into the country every year?

When you talk about the normal passenger vehicles, I think it is about 500 and 800 in a year. There are Armoured Personnel Carriers imported by the Police and the Customs. By the time you add the ones imported by the military, you will be talking about 1,500 in a year.

Why did you opt for armoured vehicles business?

The state of insecurity has been on the increase. When you look at armed robbery, you will see that it is on a high level. I was in Kuwait sometime ago and people were looking for a company that would market their products. But I did not want to be a go-between. I wanted to be a manufacturer. So, we teamed up with some Colombians to set up Proforce in 2008. That was actually how we started the company.

And the reason we founded the company, like I said, was the high level of insecurity in the country and all over the world.

Why did you prefer manufacturing to importing?

I have passion for innovation. As an engineer, I do not believe that trading is the way forward. Engineers believe that trading does not build the economy of any country; it is through innovative manufacturing and application of the latest technology. Manufacturing is the heartbeat of any economy; without manufacturing, the economy will be stagnant and may collapse under global market pressures. Trading is just a short-term engagement; manufacturing is long-term.

You can imagine the amount of joy you have when you see your products in other countries all over the world. It enhances Nigeria’s good image all over the world.

What exactly do you produce in your plant, and can the standard be compared with similar products elsewhere in the world?

We armour sport utility vehicles. We make a lot of tactical vehicles, cash-in-transit vans; infantry combat vehicles, armoured patrol boats, Unmanned Arial Vehicles and architectural armouring. We are now putting together a prototype military tank. Majority of these vehicles are second to none when you look at the quality. We have brought in expatriates that have many years of experience in armouring. These are people who were the top guys where they were working before. They have transferred the technology to Nigerians who are coming up seriously fast.

I can assure you that our products are just as good as all the products that are imported into Nigeria. Moreover, all defence products manufacturers import raw materials from the same select group of companies. For instance, we source for glass from the same world leading armoured glass company in Peru; steel from the same company.

We have independently tested the different parts. They are all tested in ballistic laboratories in Germany and we are putting together a process of taking the vehicle as a whole for testing in Germany too. Apart from that, even the drive of our vehicles is different; because of our environment, the suspensions are made to suit our roads.

What kind of support have you been getting from government?

Proforce has been recognised by government. In fact, there was a time the President sent a delegation of all the security outfits within the Presidency to come and look at what we are doing. At different times, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, and the Minister of State in the ministry have been to the plant. The military has been there. Commissioners of police of different states have also been there, and they all appreciated what we were doing and were impressed. Not only that, the Federal Government has just come out with the new automotive policy as part of the transformation agenda. The automotive policy is the best thing to ever happen to this country. Look at a country like Iran where the auto industry contributes 10 per cent to the GDP of that country. That is what is going to happen in Nigeria. The auto policy will transform this country completely into a manufacturing nation.

Look at financing, the Federal Government has now provided an intervention fund for manufacturing. This fund is one that is accessed easily.

A Nigerian, Adebayo Ogunlesi, has acquired the London Gatwick Airport as the new owner.
The Gatwick deal is a £1.455 billion agreement with BAA Airports Limited.
Ogunlesi, 56, is the chairman and managing partner, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an
independent investment fund based in New York City with worldwide stake in infrastructure
assets.
According to the report, Ogunlesi, the son of an 86-year old professor of medicine has
presided over a great number of sweet deals that made him the envy of his peers abroad
even if his forays into the brisk world multi-billion dollars deals are barely talked about in his
home country.
GIP will be investing through Ivy Bidco Limited, a limited liability company registered in
England, established for the purpose of making the acquisition.
Bidco will pay cash consideration of £1,455 million for the entire share capital of Gatwick
Airport Limited on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Ogunlesi says the acquisition of Gatwick is a landmark deal for GIP and adds another quality
asset to his firm's rapidly expanding portfolio.
He said, "we see significant scope to apply both our strong operational focus and our
knowledge of the airports sector to make Gatwick an airport of choice."
He began stacking up his big deals profile when he joined the top-shelf New York law firm,
Cravath, Swain & Moore. It was at the law firm that he jumped at the chance to advise First
Boston (which later acquired Credit Suisse in 1997 to form Credit Suisse First Boston or CSFB)
on a hugely lucrative Nigerian gas project.
The success of that deal landed him his first big pay move to First Boston. For First Boston,
he worked on project finance, brokering deals in which lenders finance assets like oil
refineries and mines and are repaid with revenues generated by those enterprises.
Based in New York City and traveling to emerging markets, he built CSFB's project-finance
business into the world's best, in part by encouraging corporations and governments to tap
public debt markets in addition to commercial lenders.
His teacher while at King's College, Lagos, J. Namme, said that Bayo, as he is fondly called,
loves getting things done. Perhaps, the London Gatwick Airport acquisition best underscores
his desire to get things done and in the big way too. The Gatwick deal illustrates his global
influence in infrastructure assets deals.
Ogunlesi has lived in New York for 20 years and is active in volunteer work. But he also
cultivates his ties to Africa. He informally advises the Nigerian government on privatisation.
And last summer Manute Bol, former NBA center, visited Ogunlesi in his Park Avenue office,
seeking donations for a charitable foundation in former basketball star Manute Bol's
homeland, Sudan.
Ogunlesi walked Bol around the hallways, introducing him to junior staff. It was just another
day in the Bayosphere.
Prior to his current role, he was executive vice chairman and chief client officer of Credit
Suisse, based in New York. He previously served as a member of Credit Suisse's Executive
Board and Management Council and chaired the Chairman's Board. Previously, he was the
Global Head of Investment Banking at Credit Suisse. Since joining Credit Suisse in 1983,
Ogunlesi has advised clients on strategic transactions and financings in a broad range of
industries and has worked on transactions in North and South America, the Caribbean,
Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Ogunlesi attended the prestigious King's College, Lagos. He is a member of the District of
Columbia Bar Association. He was a lecturer at Harvard Law School and the Yale School.
Ogunlesi, whose father was the first Nigerian-born medical professor, studied philosophy,
politics and economics at Oxford and then earned law and business degrees from Harvard. In
the US, he is known as the Nigerian who clerked for late Supreme Court justice, Thurgood
Marshall, who they say was unable to pronounce his name and quickly dubbed him
Obeedoogee. Colleagues and friends call him Bayo.

Back from work. Let's go there!!
I Don enter, i say I Don enter ke


Back from work. Let's go there!!
I Don enter, i say I Don enter ke

Present sirs/ma's
I am in.

Lettttt go there...jorr oo