Anambra State, Nigeria: Onitsha city of commerce and culture

Onitsha is a city located in the southeastern part of Nigeria, specifically in Anambra State. It is considered the major commercial centers of the state, and southeast and is known for its vibrant economy, rich culture, and historical significance.
History of Onitsha
The city of Onitsha dates back to the 16th century, with the founding of the Onitsha Kingdom by the Igbo people. The kingdom was ruled by a series of monarchs and played a significant role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It was also a major center for the production and trade of palm oil, which was a major export commodity in the 19th century.
In the early 20th century, Onitsha became an important center for education, with the establishment of several schools and the emergence of a highly educated middle class. The city played a crucial role in Nigeria's struggle for independence and was a major hub for the nationalist movement.
Economy of Onitsha
Onitsha is widely regarded as one of the most vibrant commercial centers in Nigeria, with a bustling market and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit. The Onitsha main market, which is one of the largest markets in West Africa, attracts traders from all over the region and beyond. The market is known for its wide range of goods, including textiles, electronics, and foodstuffs.
Apart from the main market, Onitsha is also home to several other smaller markets and shopping centers. The city has a thriving manufacturing sector, with several industries producing a range of products, including pharmaceuticals, plastics, and textiles.
Culture and Tourism in Onitsha
Onitsha has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its traditional festivals, music, and dance. The Ofala Festival is a major event in the city's calendar and is celebrated annually to commemorate the coronation of the Obi of Onitsha.
The city is also home to several historical sites, including the Onitsha Market Literature, which is a collection of literature produced by the market women of Onitsha in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The literature is considered an important cultural artifact and has been recognized by UNESCO as part of the Memory of the World program.
Tourists visiting Onitsha can also explore the Ogbunike Caves, which are located about 30 kilometers from the city. The caves are a series of interconnected limestone caves and are considered an important spiritual site in the region.
Onitsha is a city that is rich in culture, history, and economic opportunities. It has a vibrant market, a thriving manufacturing sector, and a range of historical and cultural sites that make it a popular destination for tourists. As one of the major cities in Anambra State, Onitsha plays a crucial role in the economic and cultural development of the region and continues to attract people from all over Nigeria and beyond.
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[@chimapatrick7978]

I wish if River Niger can be dredge as river port our people can relocate some of their Investment in South East...

[@YangaLife]

Who knows if that area of river Niger needs to be dredged for the river port to become fully functional?

[@valentineeze7560]

There can never be seaport in Anambra state,is only some lga in abia and imo that are connecting to the ocean

[@YangaLife]

@Valentine Eze, why? But there is river port at Onitsha already. Ancient traders were using Onitsha as their take of point to carry goods to anywhere by water.

[@tempusfugit1523]

Because river port is different from seaport, only south south and south west can have seaport in Nigeria, only river port or Inland ports can be built in southeast

[@nino2046]

​@@tempusfugit1523 Abia state can have a seaport, a seaport doesn't have to be on a sea directly it just has to have a short direct access to the sea, and Abia state has that, onne seaport is almost same position as Abia state river or u don't know where onne is? Onne is not on the sea directly, it just has a channel to it and that's where they built a seaport, same way Hamburg in Germany is, the seaports was built on a river channeled to the sea, I don't know who told u guys a seaport must be built on a seashore....they can build one at Abia state then build fast trains connecting the SS and the SE so they can transport goods from there.

[@Styve_22]

What a beautiful video by yangalife. I see a beutifull city with a total neglect,all the roads in Onitsha is in d mercy of commuters. From head bridge till the end of video,none of the roads is being sweep,I dnt knw why. Heeps of sand all over the roads. My question ⁉️ is why ist that govt is not given attention on cleaning 🧹 of our roads and drainages.

[@YangaLife]

Thanks Steve. People will always talk about Onitsha been littered by refuse and there is nothing wrong with talking. Hoping that one day, those in authority will remember to put more energy to keep the city clean. Littered environment and dirty drainage is caused by poor waste management. Government gives attention to it but the attention is not enough. Onitsha waste management needs more dedicated hands.

[@Igwebuikechibuzo]

Onitsha amaka....alot of people's onitsha main market made billionaire.....I tape onitsha blessings and my family's also made it in onitsha....God bless you chief and also Onitsha main market.

[@YangaLife]

Thank you. Onitsha is a city any average person can easily make money. That's why a lot of persons troop into Onitsha for greener pastures. Leading to more generation of heavy garbage that only improve government efforts can control.

[@kanayoAkpunonu]

Onitsha is a great business city. Number 1 in Africa. Onitsha is huge, building capacity and still growing astronomically each year in, year out. Anambra state is a happening place to be. Onitsha is getting better day by day even the roads and environs❤❤❤

[@YangaLife]

Yes it is a great business city indeed housing the biggest market in W.A, In general, the city is improving but I know the problem lies with the expectations of the public are not been met. Looks like the infrastructures are not meeting up with the development coming out from the private sector. You are very correct in all. Kudos for you are very positive on your write up.

[@Danorous]

Number 1 in which Africa?

[@YangaLife]

Danorous, I think the writer is a bit exaggerating in that write up.

[@kennybrown3302]

​@@YangaLife no he's been sarcastic and you fell for it.

[@joshhonberger3288]

Number watin? I guess it's a joke

[@Styve_22]

What I noticed in Anambra state over the yrs ,is building of roads, without proper maintenance of the old one.. I can't believe that roads in Onitsha is not being sweeping.

[@YangaLife]

Also, why is it that our roads goes bad easily?

[@Styve_22]

@@YangaLife just cos of two things. number 1 . poor quality construction. Number 2 .lack of maintenance.

[@Styve_22]

I thought soludo has plan when he came,but what I see in him is that same other of low design road construction with zero maintenance of existing roads.

[@Styve_22]

Proper roads marking will also change the narrative and beauty of onitsha. ...roads cosmetics...

[@YangaLife]

It will. But how do you think those in authority will develop the zeal to start implementation?

[@LaughwithMe787]

This your video got me relaxing 🫶🏻🎥 Very calm and educative ❤

[@YangaLife]

Thanks and welcome. Did you share this video? Try and do.

[@terwasegusha9390]

What onitsha need green vegetation and trees. The worst one is sanitary. A part from that onitsha is a great place with huge development.

[@YangaLife]

Terwase, exactly the point. But hopes are not lost anyway. Thank you.

[@chimapatrick7978]

Honestly if Anambra government can upgrade Onitsha by cleaning up the entire city...Onitsha can challenge Lagos in times of business activities...

[@YangaLife]

Chima patrick. Upgrade yes. Very true and I believe you. Onitsha alone has 2 local government. The Onitsha metropolis is very large. When other cities around it are included. But considering Lagos is like referring to the whole of Anambra state. Don't forget that Lagos state is once the administrative headquarters of Nigeria. You can see the difference. Except if you are referring to the Lagos city inside Lagos state. Just like saying Victoria garden city in Lagos state. And you know Lagos state is the smallest state in term of land mass in Nigeria.

[@valentineeze7560]

Challenge which lagos biko

[@emmaemeali3861]

@@valentineeze7560 read what he write that onitsha will Charlenge Lagos in term of buisness

[@ifeanyipeterani5383]

Mumu talk challenge Lagos in time's of what did you no lagos at all.

[@emmaemeali3861]

@@ifeanyipeterani5383 did you red histry at all onitsha is the biggest market in West Africa .one of the people who left school in primary six

[@dondave40]

Employ people to sweep d streets , have our own seaport and repair the roads…..Govt needs to do more regarding developments

[@YangaLife]

Your thoughts though. But not quite different from what many are saying. We have brought the videos to the viewers and their thoughts are expected on the video. As you guys are doing right away. Thanks.

[@LaughwithMe787]

Imagine Onitsha with a functioning Proper sea port

[@YangaLife]

That will boost the economic value of Anambra state and ease of doing business. Thank you

[@valentineeze7560]

Onitsha can not have any seaport let us be learned pls

[@YangaLife]

Valentine, already there is a river port. But the functionality is what I don't know.

[@richardcruz1062]

@@valentineeze7560 who told yu dat with a dedging of the rivers is into altantic ocean.. have yu been to tincan island.. its just like onitsha rivers but massive dedging that make shopping berth in

[@richardcruz1062]

@@aframaco9491 it can be dedge into the Atlantic ocean tru rivers state

[@engrwilsonchukwuemekaokafo3362]

Good video! Glad to see this city of my state displayed well!

[@YangaLife]

You are welcome Wilson. You can share the video with others

[@sundayngwuta8985]

Anambra is a great city

[@YangaLife]

In the nearest future, we will be talking about Anambra as a city. Thank you.

[@josephdappa1340]

Good job, my friend. Keep up the good job. jtsdrd, USA

[@YangaLife]

Joseph, thank you and welcome to our channel.

[@dmeskals6749]

breeze disturbed your mic a lot or maybe where you placed it , we were unable to hear you properly. Onitsha is a great city but needed cleaning and the gutters closed. the roads renovated.

[@YangaLife]

Dmeskals, so sorry dear. It will not happen again. Necessary action will be taken immediately. Thank you

[@user-rp1nh9sq1f]

Thanks for this post, nwannemu❤

[@YangaLife]

Welcome

[@studio8601]

Thank you for making me see onitsha again through your lens

[@YangaLife]

Studio, welcome to our channel. You can share the video with others.

[@chimapatrick7978]

Thanks bro for the video..keep up the good Job..The Lord is your Strenght..

[@YangaLife]

@Chima Patrick thank you. God bless you too and all of us.

[@_____.3958]

Nice view

[@YangaLife]

👍

[@giekgulp-lu2wi]

Wao/ It's all happening. Thanks Engr.G.Ajayi Snr as McKenzie 21/5/23

[@YangaLife]

What sir?

[@ignatiusvaldino4167]

Wonderful

[@YangaLife]

What?

[@okechi_first_son]

WOW, I CAN'T BELIEVE I LITERALLY SPENT 1 HOUR TO WATCHED THIS VIDEO. I WAS VERY BUSY WHEN I SAW THIS VIDEO BUT I CAN'T LEAVE THE VIDEO. THANKS BROS FOR SHARING.

[@YangaLife]

Okechi, you made me laugh. Thanks a million. You can share the video with others.

[@uzodikepaulinuschukwudi3696]

Indeed very eductive video about Onitsha, more grace 🙏

[@YangaLife]

Thanks Uzodike and welcome to our channel. Check out other interesting video here on YangaLife.

[@nwachichigbundu5602]

Nice coverage.

[@YangaLife]

Thanks.

[@ishowboy61]

The Igbo people has cities that are vibrant for business. I don’t know what they are moving to other people’s cities for. Do they actually have an agenda of taking over other people’s land, because if truly Igbo cities are the most commercially viable cities in the whole Africa, why not stay there and be exporting your products to other places rather than struggling with the owners of other cities or countries. Ghanaian’s government has a special tax rate for Igbo traders in Ghana. The same thing with South African government. Now their behaviour in the South west is making the governments in the region having a rethink about their relationship with Igbo.

[@YangaLife]

Tito Kamen, I don't know where the information of "Igbo cities are the most viable commercial cities in West Africa". No! it is not. But main market in Onitsha is the largest market in terms of size and quantity of goods. But let me answer your question. The Igbo people of Southeast Nigeria are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their willingness to travel and settle in different parts of Nigeria and even other parts of the world in search of business opportunities. Lagos, as the commercial capital of Nigeria, offers a large and diverse market for various types of businesses, and as such, many Igbo people have migrated to Lagos to start businesses and take advantage of the opportunities available there. Additionally, Lagos is a hub for transportation and shipping, with its ports serving as major gateways for trade into and out of Nigeria. This makes it an attractive destination for traders and business people, including the Igbo people. Furthermore, the Igbo people have a long history of commerce and trade, and Lagos has been an important center of commerce in West Africa for centuries. This historical connection, coupled with the present-day economic opportunities, has made Lagos a natural destination for Igbo people seeking to engage in business activities. In summary, the Igbo people settle in Lagos for business due to the city's large and diverse market, its importance as a transportation and shipping hub, its historical connection to commerce and trade, and the presence of numerous economic opportunities.

[@calistermadukwe7977]

How did they behave, envious witchcraft,let Nigeria govt build one sea port in Igbo land if you will see any Igbo business man in your pbrown roof republic, apart from look agos state being for the formal caital for 72 years show me any other south west state that is as well developed like lagos, these are the trible that came out of civil war, federal govt did not do the three R Gowon govt promised igbos developed their region without the assistant from federal govt, imo airport was built by imo indigenes, so what are you taking about, you yorubas envy and jealousy will kill some of you get a life pls. I prefer Igbo man to Yoruba person becos of your chameleon character abeg shift.

[@youngman6981]

Lagos was the federal capital territory of Nigeria for 77 years. Taxes and resources generated from different parts of Nigeria including the Igbos and Igboland were used to build Lagos. This is one of the reasons Igbos are many in Lagos. We understand that Lagos is no longer the federal capital. However, the Neo-Yoruba nationalists like you often ignore this very fact, i.e the fact that Lagos was not built by the Yorubas alone but by all Nigerian tribes, and the Igbos contributed greatly to that. As an Igbo man, it will interest me if Igbos can bring back their investment home and invest less in Lagos. That said, it amounts to crass ignorance for one to ask such a divisive question, "why are there Igbos in Lagos in large numbers" ? "Their behaviour in Southwest is making the governments in the region to rethink..." It would be interesting if you could explain what their wrongdoings in South West are because I haven't seen any. You made insinuations about South Africa and Ghana governments having special tax rates for Igbos, which is false. Igbos are foreigners in those countries, and if the governments of those countries decided to tax foreigners more, Igbos would be affected. Lastly, my advice to you Yoruba nationalists is this: If you all are tired of the one Nigeria which your grand fathers went to war to keep, what you have to do is to call for a dissolution of Nigeria. The Igbos cannot be in one Nigeria you all forced down our throat, and you will be dictating to us which part of the country to live. If you are tired of Igbo in your land, simply call for dissolution of Nigeria so that Igbos can leave your land in peace.. It makes no sense being together in a country where people tribes see each other as enemies.

[@joenwiba5914]

Thank you for taking the time to do this Video. The mentioning of the names of my close kindred ,showed you did your research well. You were like 3 minutes to my family house both at Enu Onitsha and Otu by the Basilica. #Onitshaado #Onitshaamaka #Onitshaebeitenani. Good job.

[@YangaLife]

Thank you Joe. If I had known I would have entered your family house and have lunch and then continue with the video.

[@torijaja9799]

Very informing and educating.. Thanks for your precious time putting it together.. God bless 👍❤️

[@YangaLife]

Thank you and welcome

[@suzanzimpel2593]

Waoooooooo this is very good

[@YangaLife]

Hope you are sincere over your remarks. But thank you for saying the truth. Though some areas are begging for attention.

[@janicedsickey535]

Nice

[@YangaLife]

Welcome dear.

[@stellabrown257]

Well done weregawa Igbo amaka I was born in Onitsha is a nice place keep it up jisike ❤

[@YangaLife]

Stella, you can say that again. Thanks for visiting

[@ChristForAllNationss]

Nice Video bro

[@YangaLife]

Thanks

[@user-yr1sb8tf3k]

Ohh my God, i don’t know how i stumbled across your post. I grew up partially here, went to QRC ohh my memorable childhood city ❤ Here i am now in Scotland 😅 what a life. Thank you for this post, I’m definitely coming back to invest in this town, I love it, it’s peaceful and natural. We lived at Nkisi road, GRA

[@YangaLife]

Welcome Ijeoma. So fortunate you came across this video. You can check other related videos and more to come from this channel. Feel free to SHARE this video with others. Thank you.

[@iheukwuisaac9089]

Nice video. This was done during sit at home i guess

[@YangaLife]

Not a working day.

[@Foodies0147]

Been out of Nigeria for four years now Feels good to cee onitsha again , onces stayed in my maternal home Ogbunike. I passes th Bridge to Delta state to chill .been too long now. But kudos bro for showing me onitsha after four years😊

[@YangaLife]

Welcome to our channel Nnamdi. You can share the video to others too.

[@chukachinwuba5248]

Onotsha is a big city i remembered when i use to work with speed post with motorcycle i covered the whole onitsha from upper iweka to limca.

[@YangaLife]

Yes it is. It may be bigger than you imagine.

[@paulcuffee4266]

Is upperworks to limca whole onitsha LOL

[@gardensteps]

By the way, @YangaLife. I believe many towns and cities in Nigeria have multiple LGAs, not just Onitsha.

[@YangaLife]

True? More explanation Joy. Thank you

[@stellabrown257]

I was about to ask you about famous D M G S and you said that well done weregawa jisike

[@YangaLife]

I can't miss that.

[@akpowarri3504]

Anambra's infrastructure has, if I'm being polite, an eclectic, albeit, rundown look. Otherwise , the place has no real character, no differentiating style, which is a shame since Anambra has a brand. It's Brand is Industrial. Future urban development related to government could emphasize futuristic industrial type architecture, softened by culture based urban furnishing, landmarks, and landscaping.

[@YangaLife]

This condition is similar to many cities in Nigeria. But if we can get good standard roads with clean environment, that should be a good start. Thank you.

[@ifeomamadikaegbu3392]

The importers in onisha market, was the one that moved to Lagos because of constant illegal attacks on their containers by Nigeria enforcement law agencies on their way to onisha .

[@YangaLife]

Ifeoma, yes part of the issues encountered. But well some might move to Lagos actually. But importers are everywhere in each Onitsha market. Then many westerners and from other parts of the country comes to buy from Onitsha. These days is just a phone call and the goods will be delivered to anywhere.

[@pauledwin4487]

A beautiful city filled with dirty, thought soludo could be our own Dave Umahi but is unfortunate he's not yet doing anything to clean and rebuild Anambra state. No plan to dualise this numerous one lanes in Anambra at all, why can't that new road they are build at the ending part of the video be dualise?

[@YangaLife]

Infact, I thought as much in referring to the dualization. That road is the major road leading to the biggest market in Africa at the exit from the bridge into Onitsha. And a very busy road because of many other markets and businesses around there. At this level, Nigeria needs highly committed leaders at all level to bring the country to the reality of the present world situation.

[@chimikinnocent4527]

I will appreciate to see obosi , awada , nwaziki, owere akakua , orefite , via best aluminum etc

[@YangaLife]

This one of the link, Obosi precisely; kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2m5fKp-hKuFj7c

[@shalbec3232]

I'm not nigerian😊 but I've noticed that all nigeria looks the same especially the housing styles it would be easy to get lost they all look the same😅

[@YangaLife]

Really? Get lost?😄 Anywhere you find yourself, life continues.

[@derekemi5963]

Bro this is the worst place in Nigeria. I as a Nigerian am shocked to see this. NIGERIA as a whole doesn't look filthy and dirty like this shit hole

[@vickyohams3464]

I learnt before that Onitsha roads had been built and widened but with what I am seeing here a lot of work need to be done.Many buildings to be marked for demolition and the roads being widen .

[@YangaLife]

The government is still doing it best. The job can not be done overnight. It's a gradual thing

[@chukachinwuba5248]

A Big city if they plan the ways they are building Houses It woul'd have looked more beautiful,they just build any place and angle not planned.

[@YangaLife]

Your thoughts though. Many will not believe that the positioning of building is the issue.

[@osuagwuleonard1097]

What thus town needs is good roads and general infrastructure

[@YangaLife]

Osuagwu, many have observed similar thing.

[@ajunamfaith198]

Wow

[@YangaLife]

👍

[@PapaIdika]

Please tell our governor to keep clean and keep onitsha clean. During peter Obi"s time as the governor of Anambra state he did these roads and also ķept these areas clean without talking too much.

[@YangaLife]

You have already said what you want to say. Many have made that observation about improve cleanliness. Thank you.

[@theparkpedestrian4617]

Nice video. About your comment concerning Onitsha people calling non indigenes “nwaonyeigbo”, it is not special only to them. The term “Igbo” was originally used by any Igbo clan to describe non-Indigenes that share similar culture and language. Only with the start of colonialism did it now become a unifying term, but a lot of towns and clans especially outside the SE, refer to non-indigenes as Igbo. For example, when I refer to myself I am from my clan in Igboland, and I call myself Onye Ngwa, and other people outside my clan that speak my language I refer as ndi Igbo. It is not demeaning or an insult, but lack of understanding makes it like that. Igbos in pre-colonial history were isolated in their respective clans. Igbo unification is relatively new idea, that is why till today most Igbos in SS will say they are not Igbo.

[@YangaLife]

👍

[@TellyOtoni]

Can you speak louder please, it's interesting but we can't hear you proper, thanks.

[@YangaLife]

So sorry. You can connect other devices to watch and increase the volume

[@Danorous]

Nigeria with visionless leaders.

[@YangaLife]

Danorous, many great countries of today usually passed through this stage. Presently, the awareness for having better leaders is becoming popular.

[@Danorous]

@@YangaLife You must be kidding me. Since the creation of Nigeria We still can not develop our country?. Keep helping them to give ridiculous excuses

[@YangaLife]

@Danorous, but you know countries pass through such stages even longer. The point is that Nigeria is more positioned to be great quickly than many countries but did not.

[@Danorous]

@@YangaLife That's the reason we pay for always putting the wrong people in power. How can anyone in their senses not vote for Peter Obi and an intelligent man like Datti?. We are not ready to change

[@YangaLife]

You are hereby reminded of the difference between election and selection.

[@johnnwaozuru6662]

Those trucks should off their goods and stop parking on the oad side. The empty land scales should be lawn green. Traders should also adopt cleaning in front of their shops and road side after business closure. This is what makes healthy cites attract foreign investors and healthy environment. Uuhsh!!!

[@YangaLife]

Good idea from you. But implementation and enforcement is the issue.

[@romeofonjankwe3734]

snisha is a big town

[@YangaLife]

Romeo, yes. But you failed to visit Onitsha with Julliet 😄

[@krisken3944]

You mentioned everywhere, but Ogbunike building material market and toll gate.

[@YangaLife]

The focus was on Onitsha alone. By the way, is building materials market Ogbunike or Ogidi?

[@krisken3944]

@YangaLife yes, the focus was supposed to be on Onitsha alone, but you touched lighted other subs. However, you left one of the popular features Onitsha was known for; Ogbunike toll gate. Building material is located in both Ogbunike and Ogidi. So, there's building material Ogbunike and building material Ogidi. Do your due diligence on that.

[@YangaLife]

God's willing, Ogidi will be covered and presented in due time. Nkpor just dropped this morning, you may wish to have a look.

[@steveikeomu8969]

Anambra state Governor need to take a page out of the Governor of Abia State to turn Onitsha into a Better City, 24/7 power supply, and rebuild the Onitsha Main market to a new standard. The people has been living in the dark and when you see another governor like Governor Otti of Abia State on providing the state with clean street, 24/7 power supply to home, Internet access, job opportunites, you want to emulates or compete against that. Government / private partnership can help solve alot of problem for state governments. The Media should have a monthly progress report from each commissioner or governor on key issues facing Onitsha, and steps being taken. Accountabliity is necessary.

[@shemovrere7431]

They need to work on the environment

[@YangaLife]

Your thoughts are not different. Many have said that too. Thanks for visiting

[@cyprianudo5929]

Onitsha people don't believe that they are Igbos even though we them as our people... what a shame that they have some Fulani-headsmen eccentrism in their blood. So far I'm loving what I've seen as tangible improvement as compared to when I left Nigeria for US years back. I will love to visit again! CKC is my Alma mater. We call it 'amaka for boys' as a nickname. Our roads looks far much better than it was when I visited many years ago. I will love to come back to Onitsha to stay for my retirement.

[@YangaLife]

I know people like you will enjoy this video immensely. You know you are free to reside anywhere you chooses. But then, this is the latest update about Onitsha history. Nobody has come up with any form of correction towards it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnXgGZofdB8bqc

[@yemiakinbamijo6339]

Very poor narration. You mentioned Zik's residence and you didn't consider it worthy to be shown.

[@YangaLife]

Thanks for your corrections. However, 60% is pass mark. Welcome.

[@abamieda]

I don'tthink that Ahaba, which we know as Asaba today, is descendant of Umuezechima. According to Asaba indigenes, they migrated from NTEJE in Oyi local govt of Anambra state. Go and verify.

[@YangaLife]

Thank you very much. Let's see if we can hear from Asaba people.

[@Styve_22]

If Onitsha happens to be Ghana or ivory coast.this road will be cleaned .

[@YangaLife]

I see.

[@ucol2068]

no part of nigeria is cleant. not even abuja

[@YangaLife]

UC OL, yes the difference is not much from other cities in the country.

[@marony3529]

​@@ucol2068 How can you tell your self lies to justify the unclean state of Onitsha.

[@johnnwabuforudemezue1108]

Still a long way to go

[@YangaLife]

Obviously and Rome was not built in a day. Though it seems like this "Rome" is taking too long to built. We keep moving. Forward ever.

[@giekgulp-lu2wi]

Hi to all/ King Saul & his soldiers were FAST asleep/ sedated while little David implemented God's will? Saul the king awoke just to see the God's handwriting on the wall? What can the poor king Saul/his MEN do? NOTHING. WISDOM PATIENCE COURAGE INSPIRATION FROM THE WORDS V DIVINITY. SUNDAY MORNING SERMON. Thanks Engr.G.Ajayi Snr as McKenzie 21/5/23

[@YangaLife]

Nothing will happen to the David of our time, Amen

[@goodmellody4401]

Are u more interested in explaining to us about nwa onye Igbo or show us the great city of Onitsha?

[@YangaLife]

Responses comes based on viewers interest. You can overlook if not interested. Welcome.

[@deblessedone1735]

I am watching your channel from southern California USA. I have subscribed to your channel as your channel brings me back to places l barely recognized after forty five years and beyond. I am struggling to recognize these places and nooks and crannies. I noticed that you refer to our Igwes (kings and Royal monarch) as Chiefs. Please address our lgwes as kings not Chiefs first class or second class. Our lgwes are kings not Chiefs. First or second class as l observed through your Videos. It's not appropriate to refer to our lgwes as Chiefs for the benefit of those that are not familiar with our traditions and culture.

[@YangaLife]

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[@richardantia]

The picture you're showing is not Onitsha.

[@YangaLife]

That is called thumbnail sir.

[@jonatmay]

Thank you for the video. It is hard to believe there is a government system running Onitsha. The whole city is dirty. Those yellow sands on the sides of the roads are easily vacuumed with a tipper designed by local engineers. Industrial vacuum attached to a tipper or buy a couple from China. Honestly, Ibos have talented engineers to build them. It is sad to see how filthy the streets are.

[@YangaLife]

To make everywhere to be shining is not a big deal. The issue is having it as part of the agenda.

[@jonatmay]

Nobody is asking for the city to be shining. I don't understand "the issue is having it as part of the agenda" you are talking about. The government need workers 24/7 sweeping and cleaning out the mountains of sand on the roads. Disposing off the mountains of garbage on the road. Towing away broken down vehicles from the roads. Those sand on the road can be resold to house builders for cement blocks. Pot holes on the roads need to be filled. Cleanliness is next to godliness. A clean environment helps the brain to function well. C'mon people.@@YangaLife

[@YangaLife]

Simply put, it is quite easy to achieve if taken seriously

[@gardensteps]

Honestly, this city will look sooooo good and beautiful if Nigerians can be prevailed upon to stop messing up the environment. The making of a beautiful city is 50% governmental effort, and 50% citizenry effort. The government first and foremost has to build dedicated neighborhood markets, and then outlaw all street kiosks and street sellers. This is the same problem all over Nigeria. Too may street kiosks, with their filthy torn umbrellas and sellers and buyers alike littering everywhere. There must be trash/garbage cans on every block. No street kiosks or hawkers. Streets must be repaired, maintained and must be cleaned of trash and sand twice weekly. People must be stopped from just dumping sand and building materials on any road in front of their homes or buildings when they have constructions going on. Look at the guys at 26:21mins. He is mixing up some red sand right on the road there. Why won't the street be dirty and dusty with red sad? Laws must be enacted that no littering, no street dumping of any construction materials, etc. will be tolerated. Anybody who disobeyed must have a huge fine levied against him/her. The government must enact a zero tolerance for rule breakers. Then once the people have been brought into compliance, the government need to fix the roads, construct sidewalks. plants some trees along the streets, even put some potted plants at key locations, then cover the gutters. The government must also make sure people maintain their buildings and obey the laws.

[@YangaLife]

Nice contribution. You said it all. Welcome

[@uchennamoruku549]

Thank you again chinedu! Soludo has failed in the last one year and it shows he can’t transform Anambra state! Look at onitsha, he hasn’t been able to handle waste management after one year in office. He isn’t ready for governance.

[@YangaLife]

Thank you very much. But is it not too early to conclude?

[@uchennamoruku549]

He clearly hasn’t started well! For any state to work, the local governments have to be involved. I live in London, the local councils collect tax, waste, construct roads and maintain them, housing, schools, social public spaces, markets and business district, primary health care and work closely with TFL transport for London. London has 33 local councils that handle all these for the people living within the councils while the office of the mayor handles security, crime and investments coming to London and it does work so well. Why can’t we do same? I honestly thought he understood the assignment and how it should be divided, he can’t do all. The roads already awarded are next to nothing. In 2023, if we can’t have roads with all components like pedestrians walkways etc then we are clearly not moving forward.

[@YangaLife]

Infact, you have analyzed the Anambra situation in a smooth and interesting way. As the presenter, I still have my contributions to make. Honestly speaking I don't know how we(Nigerians) came to be lagging behind in terms of standard public infrastructure. To build quality roads and keep a healthy environment is still posing huge challenges at this level. That is below whatever benchmarks we are using, that is, if there is any all. Secondly, the system London operates is a good one. Leaving some areas to the mayor while the council areas concentrate on others. Ours is different as the state government will be in charge of virtually everything. Which gives room for neglect and substandard attention. But let's not forget that the local government chairman according to the constitution has it's own job functions and yet they are been hijacked by the state government. What will guarantees this London system to be effective in Nigeria?

[@okorojnr]

​@@uchennamoruku549 Thank you dear. I keep saying this to them every opportunity I get. Without proper local councils and mayor in Onitsha and other major cities, the city will remain dilapidated. The Governor can't run the cities because he can't be everywhere.

[@uchennamoruku549]

@@YangaLife , planning and execution. The local governments have to operate like private companies do, no room for error. Let’s say for waste management, collect data, very local government should know all roads, streets and the number of houses, markets,/ businesses in the local area then they make new policies on tax collection for waste or local government taxes for all services . They have to write every home / business places clearly stating the policies and what plans are being rolled out for waste collection / payment via direct debit so there must be registration before a set date and failure to do so will attract a fine.. They must deliver waste bins to homes and business places, these bins will differ depending on the type of home / business. These bins will come in different colours to help separate waste before collection. The collection will be once a week on the days set for different areas within the local government. All the people have to do is make sure on said days, the bins are neatly placed in front of the houses/ business and at the end of every month, people won’t blink twice as the payment lives their account to the governments account as payment for services rendered!

[@vanessad410]

In this day and age where there are cleaning tools, this city is so dirty that the sand build up on the road is such an eye soar. The whole place needs to be tier down and rebuild Christianity has have our people in such bondage that all it has only brought us are poor spirits and mental illness that we live under these dilapidated conditions and, if any of us think that's okay we are doing okay then we are truly mad, If no one sees the huge shanty of that place, they need their minds check. we have really fallen as a people Just imagine government officials pass these places and see the devastation of the roads, drainage problems, traffic congestion, and to this day, they can not come up with proper solution to help their people. I wondered about the old, the infants, the youth, and especially the women black men have thrown their God and their crown away for 30 pieces of silver. They chase money for position but reap the wind as possession.

[@YangaLife]

Well spoken. That is pure wickedness and wrong mentality

[@angelicakweku5293]

Elephant projects. Build strong roads,establish municipal pipe- borne water and waste management systems first!!!Strong foundation first!!!

[@YangaLife]

Your observation concurs with many others. Thanks for visiting. You can check our other interesting video too.

[@fortress6334]

Why are they called international markets, when it is only known to people who live in onitsha?

[@YangaLife]

I leave you with your conclusion

[@fortress6334]

@@YangaLife , don't leave me with my conclusion, many Africans don't even know the location of onitsha let alone knowing onitsha main market. Call it onitsha main market, not international market, international market is a place where people from different parts of the world go to buy and sell. And such market doesn't exist.

[@johnomonifegha3353]

Yes I said it in several platforms,No east NO Nigeria. Nigeria is not made up of North North and south west states only, development should not be north north states and partly south west states, we know what we are seeing.

[@YangaLife]

I see your point. But in what areas are the east left behind?

[@Styve_22]

Yangalife,u are doing very well. May God bless you. But on my own assessment,there is nothing to be proud of this city called Onitsha. A very dirty city.with no plan. Shame on govt of Anambra state.shame on soludo

[@YangaLife]

Thank you. I so much wish that the government can address this issue of waste management in Onitsha. Also, improve road conditions and so on. It will be another good way to attract a different set of businesses to Onitsha.

[@Styve_22]

Look at ph road ,very dirty..looks like war torn areas.

[@YangaLife]

Hmmm, that one? The activities of the timber market and others generates enough waste.

[@gabrielpavel8846]

My own is that we individual we learn how to be clean first before calling government, because eventually the government work on that road and give it attractive and greenery looks, some people will still not keep it clean, and another thing is the building planing, you can't occupied your land with huge building without creating a space for car parks, and another problem is that they have turn everywhere to business area and shops all over they place you can't differentiate a residential areas and market area, just take a look at those story buildings, with that nonsense attached sinks and umbrella outside everywhere is doesn't give environment good looks government should tackle those things first and see how onitsha will turn up and that keke needs to be bound it doesn't give a city good looks

[@YangaLife]

Nicely said. You can never take small shops away from residential areas. But those shanties in front of the shops can be discouraged.

[@ike_sammy]

Actually Asaba is not part of umuezechima..Asaba is from Nnebisi

[@YangaLife]

Am just hearing this fresh. Now who are the Umuezechimas?

[@chimikinnocent4527]

Wow it's been 12 years I visited Onitsha. I will say little improvement but too many things to put in other eg cleaning 🧹 and some major road constructions the main market road need serious attention. And iweka road to the iweka head bridge 🌉 let me say Obiano 8 years did not tackle Onitsha compare to ngige and obi I hope soludo will try in this his only 4 years. Before LP takes over anambara goverment

[@YangaLife]

You funny. You must have enjoyed this video well, and thanks for visiting. There are similar ones in the channel that will still interest you like; Obosi, Nkpor, Ogbaru, and so on. But then what if after 3 years the governor's performance becomes impressive?

[@chimikinnocent4527]

@@YangaLife we hope he dose well in the remaining 2 years and 9 months. But his kick starting operation is poor I don't see him doing well but even if he is only staying for 4 years. And Valentine Ozigbo takes over under LP. it's a concluded issue. Thanks for your good work keep it up.

[@YangaLife]

You remembered when PO entered people also complained until after 3 years. When they started seeing the whole picture. What if the same thing repeats again?

[@chimikinnocent4527]

@@YangaLife yes the complain was because he was not sharing and blocking every means of fake and padding contract plus due process and because he was in opposition party while HOA was full of opposition parties. He was alone to fine genue people to kick start that was the delay. And again nothing was handed over to him by ngige. Soludo landed on a soft ground to kick start goverment in not less that 3 months. He has 2years and 9 months to go. Minus 3 raining seasons 4 months each year

[@YangaLife]

You are so funny. Which one is minus three raining season? You have just said that rain falls for 8 months each year. Remaining 4 months dry season. Are you also saying that construction can not go on during rainy season?

[@thedavid00100]

Is this the Singapore of Nigeria as led by our Messiah Peter Gregory Obi???

[@YangaLife]

People can be funny. Why not research for his achievements if you want to know. Welcome.

[@DavidKpalobi]

Chinedu please count Asaba out of Ezechima. Asaba has Igala father called Onojobo and mother Diaba from Nteje . that gave birth to Kanebeisinwataa that's Nnebisi.

[@ugosolomon7616]

Upon all the Rich people Anambra people have ,they can't employ people to sweet there cities

[@YangaLife]

Ugo, is your own state better?

[@african-history-fountain]

@@YangaLife Stop being foolish and ignorant. People are commenting on the nasty streets you're posing with, and you should be humble and learn what a proper street should look like. If you don't know, research online or on Google images. You cannot be boasting of streets with sand on them, no sidewalks for pedestrians, and filthy open drains. It's an embarrassment.

[@gerardonochie3408]

It is EZE CHIME not umu Chima. Onitsha looks like it is stuck in a time warp. It never seems to grow. However still lots of business around.

[@gerardonochie3408]

Ahaba(Asaba) has no connection to EzeChime. EzeChime was originally from Arochukwu in present day Abia State. He was invited by the Oba of Benin to come t Benin to stay and he settled and married a Benin Princess ( This influence is why many Ndi Anioma ( Delta state Igbo ) wear "awka ocha". When a mini civil war broke out in Benin, EzeChime began moving back eastwards. Pay attention to the spelling of "Onicha". 1. Obior 2. Issele-Uku 3. Issele-Mkpitime 4. Issele Azagba 5. Obomkpa 6. Onicha-Ukwu 7. Onicha-Olona 8. Onicha-Ugbo 9. Onicha Ado n’Idu (Onitsha in present Anambra State) 10. Ezi (believed to be founded by his youngest daughter)

[@YangaLife]

I see could be a little error there. For it has been Umuezechime.

[@YangaLife]

Gerald, well done. I believe the list are the Umuezechime?

[@african-history-fountain]

They don't even think of sidewalks. If you're a pedestrian, you don't exist. You can walk in the open gutter or in the sand. Disgusting to see such thoughtlessness in their urban planning.

[@YangaLife]

African history, you have just pointed a very important issue well.

[@francis5279]

So, with the best school Onitsha has and the biggest market with commerce industry, is that the best it can do with open gutters all along the streets? You barely see blooming trees along the main streets and the dusty sand all along the main streets. I don't think you can wear a business white shirt for more than two hours without washing it. For our ancestors sake, can the the local governments do something. Onitsha could attract more businesses if they fix all these issues. Also, they should get ride of all the old shack kiosks.

[@YangaLife]

You have said it all because many are of the same opinion. The government responsible should act on these.

[@francis5279]

@@desmondnedualaegbu5526 For our Ancestors sake, there shouldn't be good places and bad places. All places must be good. The local government in the less developed areas should wake up and improve their areas to world class standard. When are they going to improve it, if not now? It's not that Nigeria hasn't got the money? Please guys, do something to make us healthy, beautiful and proud. PLEASE!

[@guruhill]

It's very rough and dirty city, what is good about this place? The leaders of anambra and all these so called big men in the state should all be ashamed of themselves. Rubbish

[@YangaLife]

Stakeholders meetings is inevitable to chat a new course on how to upgrade roads, manage wastes, pipe borne water, etc.

[@danielalex2971]

Governor soludo is not working oooo

[@YangaLife]

Noted. But how did you assess his government? Am not saying that you are wrong.

[@donpetemounini7390]

Only the Billboards in Onitsha are of International Standard, every other things are ZERO.

[@YangaLife]

But that is your own thinking anyways. Thsnks

[@giekgulp-lu2wi]

Britain must thread carefully so that it will in the Declaration not be like King Saul v David? OPPORTUNITY Thy will be done today TO receive blessings tomorrow & Ever lasting GRACE.AMEN. We can not be in sins & in the expectation ask for abundant blessings. Time to change. Ask but shall not receive. Hang on/whose daughter was cursed that never received the fruits of the womb . This is real,please. Thanks Engr.G.Ajayi Snr as McKenzie 21/5/23

[@YangaLife]

It's ok sir.

[@suremovies8341]

Nonsense so they govt can't employ workers for sweeping the road, sand allover the road😩

[@YangaLife]

Sure Movies, Many are saying the same thing.

[@Feastonbeastakamasters2012]

Great video. Love it. Onitsha is a dirty city. So disgusting to my eyes.

[@YangaLife]

The system of waste management has to change to meet up with the current situation.

[@ZioniteTv128]

Onitsha looks too dirty look their street, why are they not sweeping the streets?

[@YangaLife]

I do see some road sweepers sweeping the streets. Probably, they are not enough to handle the job.

[@etg9080]

All I can see the African giant has many things left to do. It is just empty. Where did the oil money go?

[@YangaLife]

Yes, have some work to do. Let's see if anyone can answer your question on the oul money. Thank you.

[@wigcap7012]

I am so angry! This is not what I was expecting to see!!! So much of gutter and red sand everywhere. This State has so much stars!!! I understand what you need about sharing it. But this is not what I want to share to anyone dead or alive in 2023

[@YangaLife]

You exaggerate your observation as if it is not existing in other parts of the country. Moreover viewers prefer to watch the environment the way it is.

[@wigcap7012]

@@YangaLife What are you talking about!! I don't care!! Now you are playing politics.. If you put any other state I will say the same thing. OK!!! May God continue to bless Nigeria our homeland!!❤️🇳🇬💯%

[@YangaLife]

Wig cap, you know already that you are the one politicising it when you drop that first comment, "is it not Obi's state and they said he did a lot of work". Now you have rushed to say i am playing politics. Nawao, I fear you.

[@Styve_22]

I wish God can give us likes of any former governor or present governor of Lagos state,to come and arrange this city called Onitsha. Soludo is good only in talking . Onitsha is very dirty.

[@YangaLife]

More professional conscious efforts are needed to enhance cleanliness.

[@amatv192]

His a talkative

[@arthurnwafor1957]

Where is the dirty? I think you haven't been to Lagos and other cities ba

[@chioken83ify]

Spend more time talking instead of describing what people are viewing.

[@YangaLife]

Talking about where sir, Awka or Nnewi?

[@DarlingtonIyke]

Looks very disorganised and dirty. What do you think will be in the mind of a new visitor entering/visiting for the first time? This is nothing to be proud off

[@YangaLife]

Many will not be surprised about your statement and they have made both negative and positive comments about Onitsha. So now what do you think is the way forward based on your comment?

[@DarlingtonIyke]

​@@YangaLife firstly they can start by clearing up the dirt in the city and rehabilitation of the road to include lane marking, closing up open drainages, trees on far ends of the roads

[@YangaLife]

@GameWithPete.Good suggestions. But how do you think the zeal and eagerness of those in charge will be awaken to implement these ideas of yours?

[@DarlingtonIyke]

@@YangaLife only a person with vision and love for his/her region will implement these ideas and also a governor that listens to advice...Governance is not hard, governance is about providing lasting solutions to a problem in addition to providing a conducive environment for business..

[@YangaLife]

If some thinks that presently they are not seeing what they expected. It means that the inhabitants of the state will have to wait next time. And ensure that the person with vision and love is there in authority.

[@tempusfugit1523]

Do you know that there's a historical connection between edo people and onitsha, matter of fact some of them re historically edos

[@YangaLife]

@Tempus Fugit, Really? Can you explain a bit further. Like do they still have any thing in common presently? And so on. Probably, some parts of early settlers in Onitsha came from that side. Thank you.

[@DarlingtonIyke]

Do you have proof to this?

[@YangaLife]

Still waiting to hear from him because it's not enough to say such. People will need to read more explanations on that.

[@williamslouis2645]

@@YangaLife Yes actually, you can read about it, there's an historic connection between Onitsha and Edo

[@AliJose-ip1qk]

There is no people that doesn't ve connection from somewhere.....

[@nedgrg6800]

Poor city organization; if I should be soludo, I will focus mainly on onitsha...

[@YangaLife]

Very wonderful suggestions you have. It worth it.

[@nedgrg6800]

@@YangaLife you are doing good job. Gob bless you

[@YangaLife]

@ned grg. Thanks. You can share this video let's hear from others too.

[@pauledwin4487]

​@@YangaLife try and block this moron trying to promote hate between our people.

[@amatv192]

When awka is an eyesore 😋

[@pauledwin4487]

@yangalife please try and block this Nedu and he's like .

[@YangaLife]

What happened? I mean his offense? You know people are entitled to their personal opinion.

[@pauledwin4487]

@@YangaLife this guy and one other guy like that is always trying to bring hated among our people, always insulting each states in south east except Anambra, he's doing this thing in every post about Eastern region, atleast u can read one of he's comments here, and he's constantly doing this in every dam post .

[@YangaLife]

@Paul Edwin just went through some of his comments. I realised that I have actually responded to some of his comments earlier. However, I will let him understand and to reduce the use of strong words. Let's learn to tolerate each other. Do you know some viewers insults me sometimes? But I play it down. Thank you for calling my attention.

[@ikeemmanuel]

Am telling you, sometimes I wonder what wrong with us. Imagine someone calling Owerri a glorified village just to praise Anambra state. There are currently about two of them going about on all post relating to south east. Am from Anambra state but I find it insulting from any idiot to say Owerri is a village I mean How? We are all Igbo’s let’s behave like one, if you call Aba a dirty city normally me from Anambra should not be happy about it like wise same. We don Dey lose am small small everybody now defending his state forgetting the downfall of one state is an insult to all not just to the state.

[@YangaLife]

@Ike Emmanuel yes but two wrongs can't make a right. Hope you get it? Calm down too. I remove cap for your observation. Charity should begin at home. Also, good character should start from home. Everyone is contributing to the table and that is the beauty of it. One love to everyone.

[@ayobami5774]

Needs a bit of street and/or environmental hygiene and beatification

[@YangaLife]

Ayo bami, true as well as other cities.

[@pippajayson9152]

Point of correction. Asaba is not in any way part of Umu Eze Chima. Its real name is AHABAM which is self explanatory. The white people who came as part of colonisation mispronounced it as Asaba and it has come to be called Asaba. Asaba since not being part of Umu Eze Chima does not have OBI but the Asagba of Asaba. The last person who was like Obi in Asaba was one Dr Edozie. He tried to label himself as the Obi but he was corrected by the Obis in Delta State Ibo speaking people. Please do your research properly before coming to say your briefing because it could be wrong and misleading. Asaba if originally was a place of settlement for the Igbos and other people who settled in Asaba.A similar scenario applies to Igbo Uzor,but now called Ibuzor or Igbuzor. Thanks.

[@YangaLife]

Thank you for the correction. But then which language does Asaba people speak and which language Umuezechime speaks?

[@DavidKpalobi]

Verify before saying what you don't know. Asagba of Asaba is the paramount ruler of Asaba, and must be an Obi before taking the throne. If it's a place of retirement then come and take your retirement.

[@benjaminnnamdiokoye7377]

This is a good achievement to the owners of the buildings, but your wordings are not advising the Igbo's to come back home and develop, but you talking about not values in our forefathers soil i don't like, do you want us to continue to be building and developing outside Igbo land just because of what value you think, it says that it's hands that make bushes to be a living and developed and be called city, so, please allow us to start off in developing our home land and stop discouraging our Igbo's well to do from coming back home, but by the way, who told you that nobody is living in those buildings or that the owners have no intention of coming back to settle in their place of birth, i bet you soon as security is bedded fine by the governors and the vigilant group, people will be going to Abuja and come back same day living in their mansion since we had our airport functional, just like some millionaire's in America and Europe do, some even has chopper, helicopter 🚁 to go their business daily.

[@YangaLife]

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