I can’t believe this Man has remained so calm and composed despite the extremely provocative and unkind tantrums from the lady on Hijab. Like he say let’s go for a win win!
@@BrainBox1212 But then the news director, the producer or whoever would catch the mistake and quickly communicate it to the reporter via an earpiece. The news reporter would then do the usual ...."I beg your pardon,...that was supposed to be $200 mil, not $200. So the news director was at fault here. Even our dear Lester Holt or Erin Burnett makes the occasional gaffe. It's only human.
I came to Nigeria with my family last year and we went to Landmark Beach. My children were pleasantly surprised at the quality , facilities and ambience. The pictures taken looked as if we were in any other exotic holiday destination in the world. We had an awesome time and my kids want to return to Nigeria annually if possible. I will like to appeal to the Nigerian Government on behalf of landmark to reconsider the demolition as it is an asset that adds value to the country as a whole.
I've been suggesting Landmark beach to a diasporan Lady who brought her kids to Lagos a few years ago to a different beach and they absolutely hated it. They don't want to visit Nigeria again, but love Ghana instead. I said she should bring them back and take them to Landmark and Nike Art Gallery. I hope she gets to do so.
@@sylviasworld9397 They will not be disappointed. We also went to Nike art gallery and met Mama personally. She took pictures with us , danced for us and even gave my kids Gift. Our Nigerian trip was so memorable as we even ran into the great director Kunle Afolayan at a local Airport . He gave us audience and took pictures with us . My kids are so proud to be Nigerians.
@@blessingsgalore9994 don't get me wrong. I hv also visited landmark and it's great experience to have such a place in Nigeria. What hmmm 🤔 refers to is the appeal to Nigerian government. They don't understand civil appeal. I believe Landmark's board of management and fellow investors will be able to work with the government to find a win win situation. However, the best scenario will still leave scars that serve as a warning to FDIs to be very careful about any investment in Nigeria. In reality, avoid Nigeria at all cost except low hanging fruits
Innit???? There is no Nigerian politician alive that would demolish the Landmark as we know it ! Unless they are prepared to pay him a cool $1Billion dollars! This man is a entrepreneurial genius !! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!
@@aframaco9491 Don't say that about the Nigerian government. They always choose the most stupid course of action and plough through with it regardless of the consequences. I remember when I was in law school in 2007, I was debating that the government will never reverse the sale of two refineries to Dangote and Otedola's Bluestar consortium because the sale made absolute sense. I recall a colleague called Bala who kept repeating to me that the deal was not a done deal, that it will be reversed and truly it was reversed. 18 years later, Nigeria has wasted billions of dollars on the refineries even as they produce nothing. In addition, Nigeria has wasted hundreds of billions of its scarce dollars importing petrol after Bluestar had promised that if allowed to keep the two refineries they would produce all the petrol Nigeria requires within one year. Even if they didn't do it in one year, they would have achieved it in 2,3,4 or 5 years if government set the target as a term of the sale. They would have saved Nigeria an absolute fortune. Yet, Nigeria continues to hold on to these refineries. Destroying landmark estate will be a very small thing for the Nigerian government to do. They have done worse and are still doing worse
@@aframaco9491stop boasting. If the government is bent on demolishing his business, nothing will stop it. If there's no money to pay compensation, the government will go and borrow, they will do everything to get the money and pay him. But that's not this guy's point, he wants his business to continue to grow.
@@saidat98 Not boasting!! Just stating facts!! Landmark is a landmark in Victoria Island Lagos!! It goes nowhere!! If Makoko an outright despicable slum can remain in existence, so too can Landmark, the government are only sabre rattling!! Don't forget that unlike Abuja., Lagos has no master plan! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!
Na this english matter go wound us for this country. That's why we employ incompetency in the name of eloquent english. Brain over everything regardless of whether he can speak a foreign or colonial language or not. Iree o.
Paul Onwanibe is someone i respect so much....he is very calm and he's got so much wisdom. He was a co-host on a show sometimes ago where young entrepreneur come to solicit for fund and support. He did very well on that show alongside Bolaji Balogun and others. I pray things go well for him and his Landmark team. Amen
The Muslim lady is an APC dog. What do you expect her to have asked before? She works and support her boss tinubu. That is to tell you how useless she is to have asked the question of blackmail.
The Muslim lady is an APC dog. What do you expect her to have asked before? She works and support her boss tinubu. That is to tell you how useless she is to have asked the question of blackmail.
Exactly. I live in the diaspora and this is one of the major reasons why a lot of diasporas and foreign investors would no invest in Nigeria. The current networks is not even in good shape, now they want to destroy this sort of business for one yet future project.
@@ay1ism pls invest your money where you live. You can always sell your business whenever you want to relocate to any other part of the world. All you need in Nigeria if need as a disposa is a bungalow house or 3bedroom apartments. If you are not business oriented or you have no business idea where you live, pay off your mortgage and you will never regret it. But to build a mansion in Nigeria or a business that increases your BP and living hand to mouth in diaspora pls count me and my family out. we only have one life to live.
@mikemike2311 I agree. I shipped some electronics (sound systems and laptops) and a car to Nigeria 3 years ago, and it's probably the biggest regret I have ever had. We had contacts, and all the products were purchased here in the UK to their specifications. Apart from the money wasted, the time I spent buying and collecting the item up and down the country is unforgettable . All those contacts, including my family member, disappointed. The products are still lying there. I had to bring the laptops (high spec) back to the UK to resel.
With no intent to disparage these TVC anchors, they come across as "FAR FROM" bright. I stopped watching at @5:39 when the lady in Hijab inquired if he was "blackmailing" the government. The use of such a word in this public discourse was uncivil. I was most impressed as Landmark's founder kept his cool and refused to show any iota of outrage. I just googled his background--Eton College (No. 1 UK Boys private Boarding school), University of Nigeria(UNN), Imperial College, London, and LBS(London Business School). I salute his calm and humility in the uproar. I do hope there will be an amicable solution worked out amongst the Fed govt, State govt, Landmark, and the investors.
@@greymaterresources I guess the grey matter isn’t greying enough or it’s too grey to grasp lucid things. How’s what he said an outburst? He made a good observation on how shallow the knowledge depth of the panelists are, which you’ve equally hinted to. When you know you’re not well informed, there are questions you don’t need to broach on, and words you don’t throw about, but then one could easily see beyond the facade her intent and motive, as she’s determined to throw caution to the wind and pursue her agenda.
These ladies shouldn’t be inviting people to their show who’s above their intelligence. They’re not well informed about business or anything they’re just good in local gossip . Very irritating interviewers
Well said. I mean, one of them even started the interview with "your business is worth 200 dollars"... like brah. Is he selling bonestraight? Guess that's the kinda guests (and numbers) she's used to anyway.
@@buccisoft yes oooh very ignorant and backward interviewers. They live in nigeria thinking that the whole world work locally as they think in nigeria . They made no sense
To have the road go through landmark is only useful from aesthetic purposes only. The negative of demolishing landmark outweighs the positive. Water corporation road should be made the start of the coastal road. Landmark is too important; Demolishing it is just ridiculous.
Deeply concerning, especially if he had the govt backing for the project 17 years ago. Imagine all that investment going down the drain including all those people whose livelihood depends on the business. How is the country meant to attract investors? Very bad signal indeed! Hoping an amicable resolution can be achieved.
It is an extremely poor choice of words to allege that he's "blackmailing the government." And the lady who said it has legal professional background? Wow!
I am not sure she's bright enough to grasp the depth of her indiscretion with the use of such words. We sometimes get over Nigerianiz(ed) in our ways and condescend to people without realizing it. She's too old to be taught the basics of "decorum." Most unfortunate!
I don't think so. An interviewer's job is to ask these questions. It is a question that would be on people's minds and it's good that he had a chance to address it. That being said, I am 100% in support of Landmark and Nigerian businesses, in general
I blame him for coming to this APC tv station. These useless ladies always support their APC government employer. Only the fund for the Lagos portion of this road has only been provided by the federal government. The rest they claim they will source for loans.... meaning this humongous project will be abandoned at the end of Lagos portion. Basically using federal government money to build a coastal road for Lagos. Calabar my foot !!!
I hope this man didn't support LP openly ,I'm just saying ooooo ...cos I can't understand this country anymore .how can you wake up and want to demolish such business when you want to attract FDI .mmmmm this our country dey fear me
The CEO of Landmark has said he believes the issue will be resolved. I pray so ooooo. Nigeria needs good road networks, but even more businesses that can offer employment to the teeming population of the unemployed.....a balance must be struck.....and in good faith .... for the good of the majority.
This Alhaja isn’t asking smart questions today. What compensation are we talking about. Madam, your questions ain’t smart today. You mustn’t ask questions if you don’t have one. Sir Paul, we love you and pray that this ll pass. It won’t be demolished.
She even said she remembered when her dad used to take her to bar beach when she was younger and now she would love to drive past and see the beach. The kind of thing she says are so annoying.
Just tunnel it. We dont even do tunnels in Nigeria. This is an opportunity to get a 'hungry' civil engr. to work. Can our university lecturers set this scenario as a practical question in their exams too. Let us see problems as opportunities.
@@rhemakrealty Not the coastal road. The infrastructure (Land Mark Resort). They can go by it, around it. Something, but not pull down a 200 million dollars investment.
These got to be the highest impeachable honest black man I’ve ever listen to. He spoke without prejudice to the matter at hand, imagine Nigeria has someone like him as the head of all Nigeria government parastatal Including the presidency I think Nigeria will surely be better. He makes me proud that we have someone like this who spoke honestly with no victimhood mentality, his a shining light.
I wonder whether they don't see places like California , Miami or Hawaii where all the resorts run along the beach and the express is at the back .. olodo govt
Let's call it what is it's. I am not an Igbo man, but I can guarantee that there's ethnic undertone in this. Very unfortunate that politics in Nigeria is dangerously steeped in ethnic sentiment. Using building of roads, canals and certain infrastructures had become a pretext for government operatives to score their mobid political goals. This present government is highly complicit
You are a bigot...you don't see any other thing that tribalism...didn't you hear where the man said he believes it would be resolved... Shey na tribe draw survey?
"I can guarantee that there's ethnic undertone in this.." No, you cannot guarantee anything. All you are doing is projecting your hate and divisiveness. You think if ethnicity was an issue the man would have been allowed to build in that place in the first instance? Do you know how many different people are affected by government demolitions across the country? Not everything is tribalism - especially where money is involved. Tribalism is for poor people like you. The rich will sit together to share the largess regardless of tribe.
Then they should go and start the road from Calabar if they're really serious. This is a Lagos coastal road being built by the federal government for Lagos. Trust me, this road is not going beyond epe and that's the contract they have awarded. There's no money for the rest of the road but they claim they will source loan from AFREXIM bank.@@joshuafrank5838
About 40 standard estate along the area are affected. Stop tribalism and ask questions if you don't understand. Thousands of major structures are affected, landmark beach is affected by 50m and not the whole building.
@@JD-oz6nq Dangote isn't worshipped, these politicians are part of Dangote group. They're part owners of the group, so they wouldn't demolish their own business.
My brother, there is coast line in Anambra waterway, go build your branch of landmark there. Anambra governor is clearing the coastline for massive construction. You're invited to invest.
What a brilliant business mind opening interview. Unfortunately, we still still don't know how to trully support our own business to a level of competing globally 😢
I love this refined man ...he has good demands devoid of sentiments. Good discussion with the government should either get the road rerouted or get adequate compensation for him.
What you said has come to happen. You truly know your country and your government. They demolished everything and have stopped the coastal project. Unbelievable government and country.
Their line of reasoning / questioning (all based on sentiments)shared with most of their viewers is what is affecting the collective psyche of the Nigerian society. Nigeria now lacks the ability to put her best and brightest forward. This has to change
Nyma thought she ate with the question of trying to "blackmail" the government, when she's obviously asking from an uninformed perspective. Obviously the government did a re-alignment which is now encroaching into Landmark's space. How is that the business fault? She needs to tender a public apology to Mr. Paul for her wrong choice of words.
I am not sure she's bright enough to grasp the depth of her indiscretion with the use of such words. We sometimes get over Nigerianiz(ed) in our ways and condescend to people without realizing it. She's too old to be taught the basics of "decorum." Most unfortunate!
@beatricerotibi8564 That's an incontrovertible fact we're all educated enough to appreciate. This, however, does not exonerate the government from poor planning and knee-jerk execution. In such circumstances, the courts shall weigh the objective of the government against adequacy of compensation to the citizenry.
@@beatricerotibi8564 That is wastage of our tax money. Eminent domain means compensate him and take the land. The land is now worth $200 million or 254 billion Naira, that is far too expensive to pay for 2 or 3 kilometers of land when govt can easily pass the road in front or behind the estate!
One business we are discussing like this and how about other people houses,.... She is correct and ask him how many feet long he should be giving to a water ways 200 feet long belong to federal government road for any high way road.... stop talking about landmarks only He is a business man
Look at what this Alhaja is talking. It is very unfortunate. Really terrible. My friend in London has warned me against coming to invest in Lagos, that I could loose everything in one day for a trivial reason. I think I am beginning to get his point. They don't know what this is doing to the economy.
The Muslim lady is an APC dog. What do you expect her to have asked before? She works and support her boss tinubu. That is to tell you how useless she is to have asked the question of blackmail.
Don't mind that woman... She doesn't know the words to use .. she is just envy and too sentiment in her talk... Just show she is not happy with the business man at all
It was an exciting moment watching the interview with Mr Paul and I believe it would be resolved. As suggested by the Alahja. There could be a consideration of creating a bridge to maneuver and if it was in Dubai they could create an underground even through sea just to preserve these feats and the tourism investment. Whatever decision we make would send a Doppler effect to the in coming investors.
They should leave Landmark alone, there is already existing roads which they could utilise, which government frustrates an already established huge investments as Landmarks. Hopefully, common sense will prevail.
I am so impressed with this Interligent man! Kudos to a very sound minded business guru! Let me borrow your indulgence, it is going to be win win situation for landmark. For the government, pls is it possible to re-route this coast line project???
Stay away from Nigeria. Nigeria is a crime scene. Criminals have always been in charge of Nigeria from local to the Federal levels. The criminals will continue to be in charge as long as there is no consequences for bad behaviors.
The wicked government is simply saying you have enjoyed enough...we need our land back. They are no different from the omo oniles! Too much vawulence in that country! Oga please stop speaking British and go to MFM and pray!!
The proposed coastal road should be made to fly over some important facilities promoting tourism and hospitality. People will access the ocean front from under road than being made to run accross it, as we know Nigerians will do anyway.
My suggestion is that the Carriage Way should be a 'Fly Over' not less than 100 - 120 feet above the ground; even if possible, it should be 140 - 150 feet above the ground. Also, the government should extend the construction of Eko Atlantic to Lekki. That is create more land from the sea and/or ocean. Thank you.
That coastal road is a great idea and not meant to kill businesses which it is meañt to serve. Coastal roads can run through landmark without affecting the treasured event centre.
It's extremely easy to bypass this resort if there is a honest intention to build a coastal road. But I know they not finna build no coastal road. For me, I think Nigeria doesn't need a coastal road at all. We need deep sea ports along the eastern and western coast line as well as rail lines running all the way to the north. This coastal road is extremely limited in the terms of the value it can bring to the country's development compared to deep sea ports and rail both of which can be built by private investors at no cost to the government. I know the project will never be completed, but even if it is completed, what will Nigeria gain if I can drive my car from Lagos to Calabar along the coast? Is it not the same coast that is constantly being eroded? Right now, I can drive from Lagos to Calabar so what's special about a coastal road? They just want to grab this man's land because of their greed and Nyma the bigot is fully in support
Demolishing his business is like shooting yourselves in the foot Nigeria. It looks bad on so many levels. To investors this is very discouraging. He invested in his own country and he can’t even rip the rewards . We are watching…
This hajia ehn! Apologies for her o. I just hope she will be bringing such advise to her son if such happens to him in the future. People just don't put themselves in the shoes of the victim.
He should bw able to sue the Lagos state government. They sold him the land. They knew this was going to happen. He should take it to the Supreme Court.
Landmark and her C.E.O should be encouraged and supported to thrive, for the good of all. Demolishing that investment would mean, termination of jobs, reduction of lagos taxes and discouragement of future investors. There are some companies/establishments in most developed nations, that have lasted over 500years, so, why would lagos government be destroying properties, that have her authorization! Let the government change her style of operation and encourage people and businesses to exist. One of the primary functions of a government, is the security of lives and properties.
He failed to answer Nyma's and Bisi's valid questions. At the time he got his planning permission, was the area earmarked? If not, then he has room for negotiations. Otherwise, he has himself to blame. As he doesn't have the answer, he should let the person who knows, speak. I hope this can be resolved.
Among all the bad roads in Lagos, crying for repairs and rehabilitation Lagos state government did see see those once they are talking of coastal roads, costal roads for what? How can you destroy a business that is caring for so many people and their families, jobs that the state can’t even create they want to destroy it. The primary responsibility of a government is the welfare and security of the people and not to destroy business with the lie of wanting to build road (costal roads) nonsense.
Clean your ear and listen again . What part of the initial road plan was realigned and the realigment now encroached into his resort don't you understand,
@truethots3088 I directed my words to the lagos state government. You must learn to respect people and not to insult them. Clean your ear 👂 read and listen more.
This is so pretty and an unnecessary distraction. Why Nigeria only unleashes terror and micro-aggressions on its children? This should have been resolved privately if the intents are pure. I am embarrassed as a Lagosian.
Of course, your life is already broken. So the government shouldn't develop the state just because of one man's investment. If you guys keep talking this way, you are just putting the guy in more trouble. He should find a way to appeal the government for mercy and understanding. You can't fight the governments on their properties. They can decide to make use of it at any time.
@@amumejitaiwo4813 On whose property? Please always check fact stories before making a conclusive statement. Landmark has a legal ownership title to this land
The matter is not complicated at all. All they have to do is adjust road a little bit to accommodate landmark. All the NOISE is not necessary. The project will not even be affected according to the minister, noise makers, calm down
This is the reason is difficult to invest in the lawless country. The more reason more youths are jobless in the country because the country are the ones chasing investors away. Lagos
The resort is too close to the beach for a road to be placed there. With climate change coming Lagos is going underwater near the beach. The road needs to be further inland to anticipate land loss from global warming.
Nyma never sounded like a lawyer. I'm actually disappointed. I had expected her to quote the law like Dr. Reuben Abati would to educate and enlighten viewers. It was obvious she was cynical and sentimental. How could you deride an individual's life work? I'm flummoxed.
I have always respected Nyma’s views and I’d like to think she’s having an off day today. Her question to the Landmark guy was insensitive. Businesses are frustrated in Nigeria by govt actions and inaction. We need the private sector such as Landmark to support with job creation and the development of our tourism industry. Demolishing a tax paying company that recruits thousands of Nigerians doesn’t make any sense. A coastal expressway isn’t what we want in Nigeria at this time but for both Federal and State govt to enhance the quality of life of Nigerians through provision of affordable housing, security, education and health services. The countries that built coastal roads prioritised these basic necessities before embarking on such projects.
This Ramatu na olodo..How can you say he's there to ask you people to beg the government .(21mins:22sec).He's obviously there to try to give Nigerians a better understanding of the situation. (5mins20sec) She said the government should ask to get percentage from a privately owned business that paying taxes already. So as an alternative they should have a stake in his business? Olodo
If you are going to invite someone for an interview, the least you can do is prepare so you can ask intelligent questions. This is like having a conversation with a bunch of uneducated market women.
Mr. Paul spoke wisely. There are things he can't say here as a big entrepreneur trying to save his investment. I hope the govt do the needful to preserve his tourism business. Nyma misfired with her choice of word. She's intelligent but little stubborn and strong hearted...Lol
Very true... He left so many things unsaid. The reason is not far fetched because I'm joined in this as I work on a project along the shoreline. I've been reading, researching and documenting extensively for the past 4 years, I can tell you categorically that they purposely chose the Landmark route to pacify some homeowners that have interests in government. Why deviate from the original route? One reason is because Landmark had spent dozens of millions in dollars to secure the shoreline from erosion. Whereas towards a property belonging to a heavyweight along the shoreline, they deviated from the shoreline and realigned the road inland. Why the double standards?
The level of ignorance in Nigeria is frightening. Many people don't know that even if the man went through proper legal processes to build these businesses, nothing stops the Govt from acquiring the assets. The Govt only has to declare EMINENT DOMiAIN and 'the public good' to forcefully acquire the said assets. However, it must pay CURRENT MARKET VALUE for the assets so dispossessed. This is the universal standard and practice for any property on ' the right of way'; nothing to do with hatred or tribe or injustice.
You're the one who's being extremely ignorant here. First of all, everybody knows the government is not going to pay this man for the seizure of his property and that's why it's better to leave the property alone. Secondly, the government has been demolishing houses for over 30 years without compensation and transferring the land to their friends that's why people are right to be worried. Thirdly, the fact that the government has the power to take over private property doesn't mean they should go on rampage demolishing and seizing properties year after year even when 95% of the seized properties end up in other private hands. There must be an overriding public interest for these seizures and presently, a beautiful resort like that serves the nation's economy better than a shady coastal road. The best thing to do with coastal areas is to turn them into resorts to boost tourism and create jobs, this man has done it admirably. Why should the government pay out $200 million just to re-purchase a few miles of coastal land? That is certainly not the best use of tax payers money. Currently, people drive daily from Lagos to Calabar and this road will add nothing new to the nation's economy especially when compared to the demolitions that will take place. The money about to be wasted on this white elephant project would much better be spent on other things while private investors can be invited to build deep sea ports and rail lines on the Easter and western coast. Deep sea ports will make international trade easier and cheaper for Nigerians, that's what we need
@@obiflexyou ar the very lame one here. You told u the Government don't pay for it. Ar u not aware that most of the properties rightfully acquired nd whn ever the Government sees reasons to acquire those pay for them. Example, most of the houses demolished in Lagos with C of O or those not on Government reserved Areas. Ask to kw if u don't kw. What that person said was 💯 correct.
@obiflex Anything for the betterment of Nigeria/ Africa. We can't put Nigeria at the mercy of an individual private business. I don't know if you suggesting that they should rather demolish all the buildings of many Nigerians in that area just to save landmark. Stop being emotional and face reality.
@@lagosian123 The planned demolition is just another land grab by the greedy people in power. There's an expressway in from of landmark and the coastal road was originally supposed to incorporate that road. There's really no need to destroy people's property under the guise of building a road, it is satanic and primitive. Landmark is not selfish for relocating from London to invest his hard earned money in Nigeria. It is a patriotic act to help develop Nigeria. There's no where else in the world where people will respond to the government's plea for foreign investment and the government will turn on them and demolish their property, calling them selfish. Nigeria can never develop like this
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