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I have this strong belief that the unity of Nigeria is holding down the South West. If the three regions of North, East and West is allowed to become independent countries, the West will leave other regions behind in many areas.

Though i agree the East may do well in business (economy) while the North will do well in agriculture..

The West will survive in all indices

They should at least practice regionalism to know the strength of each people.

outside Lagos. Where again?

This is why everybody should the division of Nigeria. It will save a lot more lives and reduce the enormous tension.

Explain how the SW will do better than other region? that if Nigeria divides today, the economic monopoly SW enjoys as Nigerian commercial city will be broken.

First, you'll depend on the ND for crude, SE for processes gas, and North for food and agricultural products. The bulk of Nigerians non-oil revenues come from custom, 70% of imported cargoes in Nigeria terminates in the East, so that revenue source will be seriously affected.

Already, SE has the highest percentage of richest household population, the most literate population, lowest number of out of school children, and urbanization. Again, Lagos is a trading powerhouse and people from the eastern part of the country dominate that sector.

If you remove Lagos, SE has the largest regional economy (Imo is the largest state economy after Lagos and Anambra is the largest non-oil state economy) and if you add Igbo lands in Rivers (the third largest state economy) and Delta (the fourth largest state economy), the economy will be far bigger than SW's.

For me, I don't think SW will do better than SE.

If SE that survived a bloody war and still catch up and leapfrog SW despite all the monopolies the region enjoys, I don't see an independent SW doing better than an independent SE. The only people that will even rival SE is an independent North, if they put their acts together.

Kano alone does #20 billion daily trade volume and key to controlling trade in the sub-sahara.

Common costal regions of Ondo state you were unable to develop to look like Lagos Island or lekki... 😂

With all these brown roofs that we are seeing in this picture alone 🤣

bolaayenimo:
I have this strong belief that the unity of Nigeria is holding down the South West. If the three regions of North, East and West is allowed to become independent countries, the West will leave other regions behind in many areas.

Though i agree the East may do well in business (economy) while the North will do well in agriculture..

The West will survive in all indices

South West would be the worst hit in the first 10 to 25 years

Long term you might be correct but short term? The recession you would experience would be unprecedented in Nigeria

Is housing market collapse due to law demand and rapid sell off?

Drop in ports activity

Drop in aviation activities?

Relocation of companies owned by Nigerians
from other region?


Massive capital outflow would be bloody

The oil industry relocation alone would do harm

Banks asset would be reduced by 70% minimum

Oh please

slivertongue:
outside Lagos. Where again?

Please show me any state in the SE that can match Ogun, Oyo and Ondo

Even Osun is at par with Anambra which is the darling of the East

Foolish question no south west state lacking behind all south west states we are blessed.

slivertongue:
outside Lagos. Where again?

OfficialAPCNig:
Explain how the SW will do better than other region? that if Nigeria divides today, the economic monopoly SW enjoys as Nigerian commercial city will be broken.

First, you'll depend on the ND for crude, SE for processes gas, and North for food and agricultural products. The bulk of Nigerians non-oil revenues come from custom, 70% of imported cargoes in Nigeria terminates in the East, so that revenue source will be seriously affected.

Already, SE has the highest percentage of richest household population, the most literate population, lowest number of out of school children, and urbanization. Again, Lagos is a trading powerhouse and people from the eastern part of the country dominate that sector.

If you remove Lagos, SE has the largest regional economy (Imo is the largest state economy after Lagos and Anambra is the largest non-oil state economy) and if you add Igbo lands in Rivers (the third largest state economy) and Delta (the fourth largest state economy), the economy will be far bigger than SW's.

For me, I don't think SW will do better than SE.

If SE that survived a bloody war and still catch up and leapfrog SW despite all the monopolies the region enjoys, I don't see an independent SW doing better than an independent SE. The only people that will even rival SE is an independent North, if they put their acts together.

Kano alone does #20 billion daily trade volume and key to controlling trade in the sub-sahara.

So many rubbish in one post and the bolded paragraph is the funniest of all. Delusion is you guys' trademark. 😂

yoruboid:


Please show me any state in the SE that can match Ogun, Oyo and Ondo

Even Osun is at par with Anambra which is the darling of the East

Osun is at par with California

Show us your wardrobe before dashing us clothes

yoruboid:


Please show me any state in the SE that can match Ogun, Oyo and Ondo

Even Osun is at par with Anambra which is the darling of the East

Pls stop insulting Anambra state, which one is osun?

I don't want to have problem with you oo, respect yourself

We too like play in this part of the world

If every region should go their separate ways, believe me, in the next 100 years no single region will make a positive development.

One Nigeria is a blessing to all region to hide our individual failures. Don't let anyone deceive you my brother.

Morenikeji090:
Foolish question no south west state lacking behind

Atleast enumerate their current state and potentials. This thread is a, Matters Arising Thread. The Op didn't elucidate and I asked a question based on his submission.

The western region was ahead of others before the coup that truncated the 1st republic. I don't expect that will change if we revert back to regional or Nigeria splits.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/independence-what-made-western-nigeria-tick-in-the-first-republic/

slivertongue:
outside Lagos. Where again?

Ibadan was the next best after Lagos in the first Republic.

I agree. Let’s keep fighting for that separation. Your brother is now in power.

Thanks to the visionary leaders of the region back then. Do you think SW still have such selfless leaders today? You and I know the answer is capital NO.

Goodvibes007:
The western region was ahead of others before the coup that truncated the 1st republic. I don't expect that will change if we revert back to regional or Nigeria splits.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/independence-what-made-western-nigeria-tick-in-the-first-republic/

Alexis11:


So many rubbish in one post and the bolded paragraph is the funniest of all. Delusion in you guys' trademark. 😂

Are you minding that guy. He was lying with so much with confidence. SW is the next oil rich region after SS. In addition, SW has the richest household and it's economy leads in internal revenue generation as well. The reason why the SE who move to SW to do business succeed is because of the spending power of the SW, else they would have stayed back in their region and sell to themselves.

So why is the West afraid of breakup?

bolaayenimo:
I have this strong belief that the unity of Nigeria is holding down the South West. If the three regions of North, East and West is allowed to become independent countries, the West will leave other regions behind in many areas.

Though i agree the East may do well in business (economy) while the North will do well in agriculture..

The West will survive in all indices

madridguy:
Thanks to the visionary leaders of the region back then. Do you think SW still have such selfless leaders today? You and I know the answer is capital NO.

Well I agree with you that the current crop of politicians are the greedy ones. However, they are not limited to the SW alone. All the regions have foolish leaders. Imagine Bayelsa with all the oil wealth, and it's one of the worse in of development indices.

DMerciful:
So why is the West afraid of breakup?

Maybe the current crop of foolish leaders. I prefer and wish this British contraption to break into several piece, so that everyone can move back to their region.

Same applies to the SE as well. You think your political leaders want Nigeria to break up when they are all chopping national cake at the centre?

Goodvibes007:

Ibadan was the next best after Lagos in the first Republic.

Ibadan can sur her first republic days with innovative governance.

We know they are afraid of self rule because they will kill themselves finish like they were doing before amalgamation of Nigeria.

The SW people are afraid of breakup. They've always been!

Goodvibes007:

Maybe the current crop of foolish leaders. I prefer and wish this British contraption to break into several piece, so that everyone can move back to their region.

Same applies to the SE as well. You think your political leaders want Nigeria to break up when they are all chopping national cake at the centre?

DMerciful:
The SW people are afraid of breakup. They've always been!

Lol..we are not. We just know some agitation are useless.

See what ESN and Simon Ekpa are doing in the SE. God forbid that happens in the SW. Maybe you enjoy the violence and killings.

DMerciful:
The SW people are afraid of breakup. They've always been!

Heck, Awolowo.pushed for secession twice to be added into the constitution - the right way to do it without violence. Azikwe Mr One Nigeria said No.
If Nigeria breaks up today, I will relocate to Nigeria within one year.

Goodvibes007:

Maybe the current crop of foolish leaders. I prefer and wish this British contraption to break into several piece, so that everyone can move back to their region.

Same applies to the SE as well. You think your political leaders want Nigeria to break up when they are all chopping national cake at the centre?

The elites are united in keeping Nigeria one and keeping her down. Don't believe there rhetorics about restructuring, regionalism and disintegration.

Goodvibes007:

Are you minding that guy. He was lying with so much with confidence. SW is the next oil rich region after SS. In addition, SW has the richest household and it's economy leads in internal revenue generation as well. The reason why the SE who move to SW to do business succeed is because of the spending power of the SW, else they would have stayed back in their region and sell to themselves.

garbage 🗑️


SE is by far the richest region

SE dominates the rich and mid class of Nigeria

SE are the most literated

SE has the lowest amount of out of school children

SE is the most urbanized region in Nigeria


keep living in denial

minus Lagos SW is a sh!thole

slivertongue:



The elites are united in keeping Nigeria one and keeping her down. Don't believe there rhetorics about restructuring, regionalism and disintegration.

My point exactly. You see all the tribalism people practice on Nairaland and Twitter, the elites and politicals stealing tly at the centre and even at the state level do not care. Their kids marry each other, they go to owambes together, they do business together e.t.c lol.