miteolu: That is what is called budget. It is a propose amount not that it has been spent it may not even up to that figure at the end of the day. But it is sure that Aso rock to get new look while Nigerians to look uglier

Demdem: i honestly hope and pray that the NASS tear down this whole document and do the needful. Why wont each of the governors propose bogus amounts for their states houses also. The presidency leads, others follows.

Demdem: i honestly hope and pray that the NASS tear down this whole document and do the needful. Why wont each of the governors propose bogus amounts for their states houses also. The presidency leads, others follows.

Idokojimmy:
When people are constructive in their presentation or criticism, they proffer solutions when a course of action is deemed wrong or not workable. I have read some of you comments, and I keep wondering if what will take Nigeria to the desired destination is "GRAGRA" criticism. Maybe I should remind you that what GEJ presented was a Budget, subject to consideration by the NASS. The budget can either be reviewed downward or upward. It can also be adopted and passed without alteration. If you are not comfortable with the figures, give us the figure you consider workable. Better still, the period for the study of the budget has commenced, if you are a Nigerian, and know your constituency, or senatorial district, simply approach your representatives and point out areas of discontent. That way, you may be making positive contribution, but if you continue like this, I may be forced to to take you as you appear.

Demdem:

i agree, its still a proposal. However, the mere fact that such a thing was even conceived at all in the midst of abject poverty suggest the kind of leaders we currently have.

Boazizzy08: this is like a proposal which will definitely be reduced to a reasonable extent. but come to think of it,is it the only content of the budget?. you can do better by reviewing the entire budget.

usmanyaro17: This is the most useless thread I have ever seen,we were all witnesses to the budget presentation at no did we hear anything like this,this is false and unfounded,come to think of it,if the Aso villa is renovated what's the big deal?

Idokojimmy: I am happy that people have not registered displeasure over Govt resolve to Priotise Education, Strenghthened the Agric Sector, Make the Aviation sector and the sky safe, develop infrastructure and ensure the safety of Nigerians. We are happy the budget will create jobs, it will emancipate the women, the budget is all inclusive. If renovation is the problem then I'm surprised. We admire architectural designs put in places by other countries but fear to acquire same. Yet we are the giant, we want to remain on top. Are we going up or down. I think Dem dem will appreciate it if the Villa was a mud house..

Idokojimmy: I am happy that people have not registered displeasure over Govt resolve to Priotise Education, Strenghthened the Agric Sector, Make the Aviation sector and the sky safe, develop infrastructure and ensure the safety of Nigerians. We are happy the budget will create jobs, it will emancipate the women, the budget is all inclusive. If renovation is the problem then I'm surprised. We admire architectural designs put in places by other countries but fear to acquire same. Yet we are the giant, we want to remain on top. Are we going up or down. I think Dem dem will appreciate it if the Villa was a mud house..

Demdem:

U are obviously ignorant. What the Retardeen read was basically the Highlights of the full budget while the full details will be given to the NASS stipulating where and what money will be going and spent on. Nothing is wrong in renovating Aso Rock, the issue here is at what cost?

usmanyaro17: This is the most useless thread I have ever seen,we were all witnesses to the budget presentation at no did we hear anything like this,this is false and unfounded,come to think of it,if the Aso villa is renovated what's the big deal?

usmanyaro17: this is fictitious and totally untrue, always wonder where u get ur fake and counter stories from,Sahara Reporters must be tired by now.

Demdem:

u are just making a fool of ursef. ok one question:
East west road is presently under construction and cant be finished this year, how much has Govt budgeted for this road in question next fiscal year as stated from the retardeen's speech?

Infact what specific projects did he say his govt will embark on.
My friend the specifics and exact figures that are being proposed to be given to all ministries, departments, parastatals, agencies etc were not in the President's speech but will be given to NASS. This figures NASS will work on and ask these agencies to come to their various committees to defend.

usmanyaro17: Bush man can't you that there is a marginal increase in the 2013 capital expenditure,you are just a blind pessimist who see nothing good in life,can't u be hopeful for ones,I just pity your wife.....

of cos there is and its encouraging however what it will be spent on wasnt part of the presidents speech which u find very difficult to believe. The details will be given to NASS. Blind pessimist for where? me think u are dumb.

Dis Guy:

The big deal is that is being renovated every bloody year!!!

Louis88: Yes as it should be,do you know what a presidential villa is,that place is supposed to have the latest technological gadgets and equipments,that place is supposed to be the most modern,safest,and imposing structure in this country.

Demdem: i honestly hope and pray that the NASS tear down this whole document and do the needful. Why wont each of the governors propose bogus amounts for their states houses also. The presidency leads, others follows.

taharqa: Demdem i like you to help me wit analysis the article you just postd since you seem to know much about these things.

Well, i dont appreciate ur flattery because am just an ordinary Nigerian that takes keen interest with developments in my country. I am not claiming any inside knowledge neither am av i claimed i know all.


1st, do you know that the Presidency is a huge institutn made up of not only the president and his vice and their families but also other officials and their families? Do you really think that the monies votd for food is only for the president and vice alone? Do you think it is cheap to provide refreshment and entertainment for many guests that visit the villa( whether local and foreign) including state dinners, banquests, hostings etc.

[b]A govt that is looking for ways to reduce cost in the midst of abject poverty will make sure officials and their families (Nuclear and extended) who are paid huge sum of allowances are stopped from eating from the presidential Kitchen. What sort of nonsense is that? Except the president and Vice who i believe should be Fed till stupour by virtue of their position, why should we also be feeding the likes of Abati, Okupe etc and family just because they work in Aso rock. Are they not paid? What about all their allowances? what are they using it for? Except the Retardeen, the vice and family and probably guards that are entitled to eat from the presidential kitchen, others should be stopped. Because its not cheap then they should have less state dinners, banquets, hostlings etc afterall, we can do without them and besides what value does this add to the man on the street.

Infact, in developed world, heads of government even feed their families with their own money. No one is even asking for that here.

Bottom line, the amount is too much, Cut it down[/b]

Do you hv an idea of what are bn rehabilitatd/constructd in d Presidential villa? For yr info, i am a strong advocate of lean govts as much as it is possible, so wud be grateful if you can provide specifics as to why you feel the amounts are too much on the high side so i can properly direct my criticizing( plz a general ' it is too expensive' wud not be too helpful);

Is there any year, the presidential villa is not being allocated billions for rehabilitation? why billions not millions? is there no stop to rehabilitating. No one is saying it shouldnt be upgraded (which will cost money i agree) but eh if u want specifics from me then tell me what exactly those billions are going to first and i will give u the specifics. Is it that Aso-Rock depreciates so fast yearly that BIllions will have to be allocated yearly for rehabilitation/construction. i disagree.

Bottom line, the amount is too much, Cut it down


any thing that wud furda reduce d cost of governance, even drastically as long as it is necessary is very much welcomd


I agree and this should start from the presidential kitchen. Those that ought not to be fed are being fed.

( i note that already this admin has so far reducd Overhead from more than #500b when it came to just above #200b now; they hv also reducd d Recurrent from about 77.5% when they came to 68.7% proposd nx yr; just as deficit as a % of GDP has come down from more than 2.9% to 2.17%- admittedly much more still needs to be done and am thinking particularly apart Oronsaye Committee).....

I agree with u and i salute this however since the capacity to still cut more even now is still there and glaringly clear, why should i keep mute


On the side note, it doesnt make much sense that an admin that has taken it upon itself to furnish us with details about what it spends feeding its top officials, their subordinates and families( previous admins essentially treatd it as a 'state secret') wud openly want to unnecessary waste money( or even steal?).

It does to me. A leader of an admin that told me that he doesnt give a damn about me on LIVE TV suggest that they dont care about the citizenery. They can do it with much impunity knowing fully well that the vast populace are cowards that wont rise up to fight this madness. They term Nigerians has highly forgetful beings that easily accepts bullshits. Why should the top officials and families be fed when thay are being paid a world class salary + allowances + "Illegaly stealings". By the way, we now have FOI law in place.

Do you even know hw much yr state or local govt uses in this respect?

The more reason why i am crying out now. if the presidency can allocate N2.8Billion for Aso-Rock, what is wrong if each of the 30State governors allocate N1Billion naira each to their state houses culminating to N30Billion naira in all after all these states also have senior officials and families. They also organise rehabilitate and upgrade, they also have state dinners, banquents and whatever owanmbe party they deem fit.

My friend, The head must lead the way. Let FG allocate less than a Billion and lets see which state will go beyond that.

Ramcie: Jonathan and his government of misplaced priority

usmanyaro17: This is the most useless thread I have ever seen,we were all witnesses to the budget presentation at no did we hear anything like this,this is false and unfounded,come to think of it, if the Aso villa is renovated what's the big deal?