Comments on: Traders Criticize Demolition Of Oshodi Market

By: Olajide

Olajide — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:53:49 +0000

I am not here to comment on the whole matter. But I just want to comment on the fact that you mentioned that it is not done anywhere else in the world- Actually it is. There is a video on Youtube. The link is provided below. I understand that it is dangerous. But it is also a dynamic urban phenomenon.

By: NaijaEcash

NaijaEcash — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:09:18 +0000

I guess you need to re-read the entire post above all over again. Facts were presented without undue emotions. If I guess correctly, you’ve never been to Oshodi before the demolition was carried out by Government. For your information, I have been there several times. While I feel for those traders, I cannot shy away from the truth. The demolition is for the greater good of the masses and potential tourist. It is simply unfortunate that the exercise was carried out without proper provision of succor for those traders who were rendered jobless.
My sympathy towards the traders is simply because every man deserve a means of livelihood. Not that they were on the right side of the law. It is utterly foolish to be trading on RAILWAY tracks. It is not done anywhere in the world.

By: laura palmer

laura palmer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:20:32 +0000

you would make a poor leader because you did not express any sympathy or empathy for the people that were at lost FINANCIALLY. Your self serving. Obviously you are a coward and uncaring person. Empathy or sympathy first and them express your vision for Oshodi and what you hopes and vision. Those were human being who deserve to dream just like YOU.

By: Raji ahmed

Raji ahmed — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:11:12 +0000

For the first time in the history of this great nation as far as i’m concerned we are experiencing a change for d better. I lived in europe for about 3yrs nd i’ve witness things done d right way then i use to ask myself, why are this things not working here in nigeria. Then i come to realise that majority of the people dont even want things done. In a nut shell the lagos state government notify the traders b4 d demolish but d traders felt like d warning will be approached as they use to. Well i’m very sorry about the loss but its high time we start doing the right thing.

By: olumede

olumede — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:27:45 +0000

to you governor fashola,we in china here that your good work has preach good helth to lagos pls try to do it to nigeria too so we can live in nigeria cos there is no pleace like home.

By: omotosho

omotosho — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:55:36 +0000

i think lagos is a wounderful city and is worth a mega city, the only thing i think is just for the badagry express way passing through alaba ragho, it is ver unfutunate that poeple are finding it very hard to pass the road cos of the mallams using half or the high way as car-parks and peti-bussiness and trucks loading pack, its very unfair to commuters,
i know fashola goverment can do more to assist

By: hareem olusheye

hareem olusheye — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:29:40 +0000

Kudos to you, governor fashola and we in Europe are hearing and seeing all the good work you’re doing in Lagos state most especially on oshodi market demolition. Keep the good works moving and I really love that spirit, am sure four years will not be enough for you and your team to complete that project. eko o ni baje ooo!!!!!

By: wilson joel

wilson joel — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:41:53 +0000

i think it’s cool to demolish oshodi! i am originally from that side but i live abroad for the past 4 years now. . . the fact remains that we are lawless people,we struggle yeah…but we are lawless…Fashola is doing good and i think i will also come work for the government free for one month!!!!

By: NaijaEcash

NaijaEcash — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:57:30 +0000

@Iyanda
You used quite strong words in convening your support for what the Lagos State government is doing. For your information, I am not against the vision of turning Lagos to a modern city that will attract tourist from all over the world.
However, government need to go about the implementation of such lofty ideas in a way that will not create societal problems. Like I mentioned in the post, tourists will not come to Lagos if it is infested with unemployed youths that are engaged in crime!
The government must find a way to rehabilitate the petty traders. New York and other cities in the developed nations were not built overnight. They are products of long term plan and meticulous project executions.

By: Olasunkanmi Iyanda

Olasunkanmi Iyanda — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:46:04 +0000

Days of “Lagos is no man’s Land is over”. I don’t see people travelling to Europe and American and set up vendor stand on the street just because they can’t afford to pay there rent. I got some news for you. If you don’t have a plan on how to survive in Lagos, stay in your villages. I’m coming back home to work for the Lagos State government for free for one month.

By: izu mou

izu mou — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:36:05 +0000

Lagos must be cleaned from all those rubbishes but let fashiola consider the unemployment effect he must understand we are passing through economic crisi here in Nigeria.

By: NaijaEcash

NaijaEcash — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:56:16 +0000

Thanks for visiting. I’ll be looking forward to your post on the subject. Cheers.

By: Oluniyi David Ajao

Oluniyi David Ajao — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:15:42 +0000

I support the government’s action. I will blog my full opinion on this matter later today.