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President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by karlmax2: 8:44am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Paul Ohia and Chineme Okafor In a move certain to douse anxiety over the fate of the power sector reform and privatisation programme, President Goodluck Jonathan is still reviewing the management contract for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Confirming the new twist in the $23.7 million management contract, which was awarded to a Canadian firm, Manitoba Hydro International (MHI), last July, a source in the Ministry of Power said the ministry was yet to receive notification on the cancellation of the contract, but what they understood was that the president had ordered a review of the contract. Also, Manitoba said Thursday that although it had not received any official notice on the contract’s termination, it would seek for compensation from the government if it happens. Chief Executive Officer of MHI, Mr. Don Priestman, who has been superintending activities of the firm at TCN, disclosed this in response to enquiries by THISDAY Thursday in Abuja. An official of the power ministry said last night that the management contract might not have been cancelled as reported exclusively by THISDAY two days ago and was confirmed by the president’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, that same day when other media houses made enquiries. He said the president had decided that the contract be reviewed by a team of experts, which will be concluded next week. In a bid to prove that Manitoba had not been shown the exit, the official said that its chief executive was at the Presidential Villa yesterday to meet with officials in the presidency. He explained that the review was being done to ensure that whatever irregularities that needed to be corrected in the contract are effected. “The president is a stickler for procedure and the rule of law. So the review is being carried out to correct any irregularity that has been noticed in the contract,” he said. The official added that the reason a review was being undertaken was to keep the power reform and privatisation programme on course. “The president remains committed to the programme and will do everything to keep it on course. “He is also aware that there are some interest groups and politicians who want to derail the process. “But it must not be hijacked by these politicians whose sole aim is to sabotage the programme for their own selfish gains,” he said. Priestman, however, informed THISDAY yesterday that although the government had not formally communicated its decision to cancel the three-year contract, the company would certainly ask for compensation from the government, if it communicates its position as reported in the media. According to him, “At the moment, we have got no official word from the government on the contract cancellation and everything we know about it has been from media reports which is a heck of a way to do things. “We have no official communication from the government up till now and until we get some official notification to that effect, I guess we will have to wait to know the government’s position. “But I’m still in my office at the PHCN (Power Holding Company of Nigeria) corporate headquarters, which houses TCN and our telephone lines have been shut down. I cannot make official calls outside of here but rely on calls coming in.” When asked to clarify the current position at the state-owned transmission utility as well as Manitoba’s position, Priestman said: “We have to wait to take a decision to either demobilise. “But right now, we are in a limbo. We came here in good faith to do our job but the mood here suggests otherwise and we reckon that we are not in a fight with anybody; we just want to do our job.” On the possible legal action that might be taken by Manitoba, Priestman said: “The decision is not in my hands but certainly we have got a case, we are owed a lot of money and we hope to ask for compensation if we are communicated of government’s position that the contract has been terminated.” The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), for several weeks, has been pushing for the cancellation of the contract on the premise that it did not pass through due process as provided under the Public Procurement Act. Its Director General, Mr. Emeka Eze, had written a memo to the president recommending the contract’s termination and that the BPP be allowed to appoint a new contractor within 30 days, after it had been furnished with five names by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). But the president had approved that the power ministry undertake the job of appointing a new company to manage TCN within 30 days. It is believed that he may have reviewed his decision to get the power reform programme back on track. In a related development, it has emerged that it was a petition by the Power Grid of India, which faulted the process by which Manitoba emerged as the preferred bidder to manage TCN, that triggered the chain of events that led to the contract’s review by government. THISDAY discovered yesterday that Power Grid had written to BPE alleging that Manitoba’s selection was done before the financial bids were opened, a decision they saw as not being in conformity with the rules set out by the BPE. Of the four firms that had expressed interest in managing TCN in 2007, Manitoba and Power Grid were the only two that had their bids prequalified when the process to select a management contractor for the transmission was restarted by the BPE in 2010. The Indian company contended that it had won the bid in a rigorous exercise conducted in 2007, which made it the preferred bidder for the transmission company. By yesterday, THISDAY learnt that the company was warming up to convince government officials of its readiness to manage TCN. The management contract was signed between the BPE, on behalf of the Federal Government, and Manitoba in July, with a commencement date of September 1, 2012. But owing to interference by officials in the Ministry of Power, the take-off of the deal was stalled, while the Canadian firm was prevented from effectively taking over TCN. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/president-still-reviewing-manitoba-tcn-contract/130808/ |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by takedat(m): 8:49am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Why is this government so confused? Days ago government was said to have revoked the contract and now they are reviewing it. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by karlmax2: 8:55am On Nov 16, 2012 |
There you have it those who are misled by whatever they read on papers we now knw the reason for the review,and the indian company that wrote the petition against manitoba and the process. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by iamswizz(m): 9:06am On Nov 16, 2012 |
3rd to comment.... *Dancing azonto with grandma* |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Born2beRich1(m): 9:06am On Nov 16, 2012 |
No be Nigerian Government?.... The only thing they sabi na REVIEWING....Atleast that is hard work.....Mtchewwwwww |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by mosunade(f): 9:13am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Where is Mr. Gbawe? [b][/b] |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Maxymilliano(m): 9:23am On Nov 16, 2012 |
mosun_ade: Where is Mr. Gbawe? [b][/b] You are asking for trouble madam... Lol |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by ITbomb(m): 9:26am On Nov 16, 2012 |
take dat: Why is this government so confused? Days ago government was said to have revoked the contract and now they are reviewing it.Who is confuse now. Is it you who believe whatever sh¡t u read in paper or the govt who have made their position very clear that it is a review. 1 Like |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by drnoel: 9:30am On Nov 16, 2012 |
take dat: Why is this government so confused? Days ago government was said to have revoked the contract and now they are reviewing it.Because Nigerians smelled and screamed corruption....so they had to rethink fast. If we kept quiet, it would have held. 1 Like |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by mrrock: 9:30am On Nov 16, 2012 |
This is all part of the game of corruption now perfected by Jonathan. The presidency simply wanted to threaten Manitoba hydro to part with some bribe money. That bidding started during previous administrations so Manitoba hydro is yet to ''shandi'' Jonathan. Jonathan have been missing on the bribe fees. Now, it appears Jonathan admin must frighten Manitoba hydro to part with some huge bribe money before allowing them to operate. Once they do so they will suddenly re-gain the contract and all the noise about due process will die. That's how corrupt it gets in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by tatosh: 9:30am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Symptoms of a clueless, directionless government. One step forward 20 steps backwards |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by londoner: 9:33am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Oh, so was all of this was cause by Nigerian journalist trying to sell their stories, through shocking readers? Or is this GEJ backtracking, because he knows the gov wil be sued by anitoba if the contract is cancelled, without recourse? |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by takedat(m): 9:41am On Nov 16, 2012 |
ITbomb:Airhead, is Abati no longer the spokesperson to the President or did he come out to refute what was published in the papers? So because government conceded to the outcry that followed their earlier stance by back-tracking I shouldn't voice my concern? M-U-M-U |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by lagerwhenindoubt(m): 10:24am On Nov 16, 2012 |
This brings to question the Control Processes that the Bureau of Public Enterprise uses to perform Due Diligence on prospective bidders in this Privatization Process. Thcey have been fraught with irregularities and failure to disclose to the Public who are over 40% base of consumers of Public Infrastructures being Privatized) BPE and GEJ owes Nigerians Full Disclosure. Who are the experts reviewing this Contract? Doyin Okupe or Reno Omokoroi |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by chuksmad(m): 10:25am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Gentlemen this government is confuse, infact the day Prof. Nnaji resign i smell rat and lost hope on this privatization exercise will succeed. i don't know how GEJ allow himself to be convinced by those greedy NEPA officers that dont want Nnaji to be their at all, because of his seriousness to sanitize power sector in this country. Can any good come from Nigeria? I beg GEJ to ask this man to come back and complete this work. If only one thing this government can achieve, so be it. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by gentleoyink: 10:31am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Why are you so confused. The company in question has said they have not received any official document of such. So where did the issue of Govt. revoking the contract come from? take dat: Why is this government so confused? Days ago government was said to have revoked the contract and now they are reviewing it. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by takedat(m): 10:46am On Nov 16, 2012 |
gentleoyink: Why are you so confused. The company in question has said they have not received any official document of such. So where did the issue of Govt. revoking the contract come from?Direct your question to Abati who made the pronouncement on behalf of the president |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by otokx(m): 10:56am On Nov 16, 2012 |
The fear of Canada is the beginning of wisdom for GEJ in this matter. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Gbawe: 10:59am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Maxymilliano: Characters like you just keep showing the deceit and lack of principles Nigerians are known for. Your focus on personalities on this forum blinds you to what is obvious. GEJ is only doing a u-turn because of the enormous criticism he has come under. Same as Yar Adua did a U-turn when he directed the EFCC to fall under Aondoakaa and the entire world screamed in protest. If you are not partisan beyond redemption and given to discussing personalities instead of issues then you will realize that the announcement of the cancellation of the Manitoba contract came from Reuben Abati who is the official spokesman for the Nigerian Presidency. Unless you now want to be telling us ,ridiculously, that Abati acted on his own. It is not everything folks like you should play 419 with. The office of the President made the announcement through its spokesman. Simple. All that is now going on is that a dishonest and weak government is trying to do a u-turn after coming under pressure while its dishonest supporters are here shouting other forumers name. You people have no shame. We know you fans of GEJ enjoy all his Nollywood antics and look for every small thing to jubilate but professionals and technocrats will not be fooled by this action of GEJ to stall and deceive because the information arm of his office announced the cancellation to the entire world. Perhaps Abati does not understands the meaning of "cancelled" and "terminated" when he used those words. Shameless sycophants. http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/11/14/power-reform-fg-terminates-manitoba-contract/ presidency’s spokesman on media, Dr Reuben Abati on Wednesday, confirmed to Channels TV that President Goodluck Jonathan has annulled the deal because “due process was not followed in the award of the contract…..and there were issues about the violation of due process” he said. 1 Like |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by miqos02(m): 11:05am On Nov 16, 2012 |
tatosh: Symptoms of a clueless, directionless government. One step forward 20 steps backwardsOn this issue there was never a step forward |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Nobody: 11:06am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Liar, liar pants on fire! Still, a welcome development - just like the reversal of the National football team's disbanment. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Gbawe: 11:17am On Nov 16, 2012 |
eGuerrilla: Liar, liar pants on fire! Don't mind them. Some are here celebrating sleaze while the world sees dishonesty, cluelessness, deceit and corruption - ultimately wrapped up in the notion that the President is a weak and clueless character who does not have any understanding of what is going on around him. Are we no longer meant to have confidence in the announcement of the spokesman to the Presidency? If Manitoba is re-instated, then all the pressure - online and otherwise - would have paid off. Somehow, I doubt this will happen. The GEJ Government , when cornered, has a penchant for 'theatrics' exemplified by Otedola/Farouk and Ribadu/Orasanye/Otti saga. They have already decided to sack Manitoba and draft in 'one of the boys'. The condemnation has shocked GEJ same as the subsidy protest prompted several insincere actions including the empty promise of wage cut, the formation of the Ribadu task force and the propagandist promotion of the 'panacea' of SURE which has delivered nada to date. They stall for time here as usual. The real strategy , in my opinion and going from what has been seen from this Government time and time again, will then be to go on to discredit Manitoba and validate whatever it is they have done or want to do. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by takedat(m): 11:34am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Gbawe:Don't mind those silly clowns who likes taking credit for others toil. If it was not for the public outcry they would have maintained the status quo, |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by phadat(m): 11:48am On Nov 16, 2012 |
GEj is on top of the situation soon a committee will be set up to review the contract *one day this man will set up a committee to review individuals in the country* SHM |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Gbawe: 11:54am On Nov 16, 2012 |
take dat: Don't mind those silly clowns who likes taking credit for others toil. If it was not for the public outcry they would have maintained the status quo, To be honest, Nairaland is full of the most shameless hypocrites. Like GEJ, these folks stand for nothing and move entirely with the wind. Only yesterday they were bursting their lungs arguing 100% in support of the cancellation on grounds of breach of "due process" while also imploring the forum to wait for the stipulated 30 days. Now they are here jubilating over a supposed 'stay of execution' they cannot understand only makes a mockery of them as unprincipled mischief makers committed far more to the defense of individuals (GEJ) than to having a consistent viewpoint. They argued only yesterday in defense of the cancellation and jubilate today over the non-cancellation of the contract No wonder Nigeria is troubled. Entirely crappy and blindly sycophantic followership . 1 Like |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by mosunade(f): 11:57am On Nov 16, 2012 |
Didnt I say so? They will ascribe it to their online rants. I can read through their confused minds. Old age doesnt mean wisdom, in this regard, it means poluted mindset. they will soon say they are victorious and begin to quote all manner of sources to justify their claims. I just pray this does not reduce the funds coming to Mr. Gbawe. Dont worry. Read more newspapers and you will have another thing to scream about. Just two in one week. Ribadu and Manitoba. Do more work so you can get more money. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by wildorchid(f): 12:01pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
Why the long grammar? The contract was revoked so that it could be reviewed by the govt. Simple |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by mosunade(f): 12:02pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
wildorchid: Why the long grammar? The contract was revoked so that it could be reviewed by the govt. Simple they will soon call you names for this. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by lagerwhenindoubt(m): 12:24pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
I think we should all adopt a Wait-See Approach. perhaps we should give FG and GEJ the benefit of a doubt (as difficult as it seems) What remains to be seen is how long this review will take since it took over 5 years to get it signed in the first place. POWER is critical to any nation's progress in the league of nations. If this fails, it is not GEJ's failure alone,it is ours. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Maxymilliano(m): 1:04pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
Gbawe: This is a classic case of blowing hot air over nothing, how does the original post and the link you provided invalidates my earlier stance on this issue? The fact is that a contract was cancelled because the process of awarding the contract was fraught with irreularities and a review is necessary to determine if the company involved deserve to be compensated or not, so what exactly are you blathering about 'coz I don't seem to see anything new in your contribution. And if you must know, all what is contained in the OP and your the link you provided only lend more credence to my earlier stance , the only thing missing from this version of the report is the 30 days proviso. May be you should revisit your thread where this issue was discussed and compare your false premised arguments to what we've come to understand of the situation. My stance has not changed bro, the 30 days proviso still exists, the jury is still out. |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Nobody: 1:51pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
mosun_ade: Didnt I say so? They will ascribe it to their online rants. I can read through their confused minds. Old age doesnt mean wisdom, in this regard, it means poluted mindset. they will soon say they are victorious and begin to quote all manner of sources to justify their claims.my dear,what saddens me the most about you is the fact that as a lady you are talking out of point,most ladies on Nl are usually smarter than this,smh for you. 3 Likes |
Re: President Still Reviewing Manitoba TCN Contract by Gbawe: 2:44pm On Nov 16, 2012 |
Maxymilliano: No disrespect, but as I told you on another thread, the 30 days priviso actually reflects the cluelessness and/or patent insincerity of GEJ. You don't appear to see what others see with your simplistic assertion above. You may not like what some of us say, but you should understand that we know what we are talking about when you don't appear to. You seem to be formulating your argument according to an emotional desire to defend actions of government rather than through the usage of logic or even an awareness of what is feasible and what is not. The 30 days proviso is senseless and unfeasible rubbish and suggest you and GEJ have no appreciation of the work to be done to secure a new TCN if thoroughness and "due process" is indeed to be followed. The 30 days proviso, as I stated to you elsewhere, only leaves knowledgeable folks to conclude a pre-selected 'winner' has already been lined up to take over. http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104952:fresh-intrigues-over-electricity-reforms&catid=1:national&Itemid=559 Fresh intrigues over electricity reforms |
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