Breaking: Tinubu's Aide Declares "Lagos No-Man’s Land," Gives Reasons
- President Tinubu’s aide Daniel Bwala called Lagos a “no-man’s land” and Nigeria’s economic pride
- Bwala argued that federal projects in Lagos are investments in the nation’s commercial hub, not favouritism
- Bwala compared Lagos to global centres like London and New York, stressing its role as Nigeria’s engine of growth
President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described Lagos state as both a “no-man’s land” and the pride of Nigeria’s economy.
He maintained that the heavy concentration of federal projects in Lagos reflects investment in the nation’s commercial hub rather than favouritism.
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Speaking on Arise Television’s Daybreak programme on Wednesday, September 3, he said:
“Let me tell you why Lagos State is different. Lagos State is a no-man’s land. In the last election, the President who comes from the South-West did not win Lagos. That tells you the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos state. The richest man in Africa is a northerner. His business is not in Kano, it’s in Lagos. Almost every rich man that you know in Nigeria has business undertaking in Lagos and the Nigerian people are represented in Lagos.
“If not because probably the majority of the people are Yoruba speaking, you will wonder whether Lagos indeed is from the South-West," he added.
Bwala compares Lagos with global economic centres
As reported by Leadership, comparing Lagos with other global economic centres, he added,
“London has more investment than the entire states in England put together. New York has more infrastructure and investment than the rest of the United States, including California. Paris has more investment.
“So in every country, wherever you find the commercial nerve of that country, you are likely to see the need to put infrastructure in place in order to boost the economy. Whatever Lagos benefits, the country benefits.”
Bwala: N3.6 trillion federal project in Lagos justifiable
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Bwala insisted that the N3.9 trillion worth of federal projects reportedly allocated to Lagos in two years was justifiable, stressing that Lagos remained Nigeria’s hub of commerce and a beacon of economic growth, Punch reported.
“So the idea that you put more in Lagos than in other states or the federation should be put into a proper context. Lagos is a no-man’s land. Lagos is the hub of Nigeria. Lagoss is the pride of the country,” Bwala stated.
Bwala slammed over comments on Lagos
Reacting to what Bwala said, a public analyst, Sadeeq Shehu, while speaking with Legit.ng on Sunday, September 9, said:
"Overzealous Bwala Daniel almost tore his meal ticket with that "Lagos-is-No-Mans -Land" stuff. Such slips occur if youre a double faced Janus , a turncoat and a political prostitute used to talking from both sides of your mouth . Last warning Bwala."
Knocks over demolition of Northerners market in Lagos
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the demolition of the Alaba Rago market in Lagos continued to generate stern reactions, with former governor of Kano state, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) condemning the exercise.
The market, which had served for over four decades as a major trading hub for food items, livestock, and scrap materials, was pulled down by officials of the Lagos state government.
Traders affected by the operation claimed that goods and property worth billions of naira were destroyed in the process.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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