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Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Gooogle(m): 2:48pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
President Goodluck Jonathan hinted on Tuesday that Nigeria has committed $34 million (about N7 billion) on the immediate deployment of troops and logistics support to stop the activities of Islamic terrorists in Mali and return the country to order. He said he has also made additional $5million pledge to further help that country, even as Nigeria has already deployed 900 combat soldiers and 300 Air Force personnel to Mali as part of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA). The sum of US$5.5 million out of the N7 billion, according to him, had been used for the re-construction and refurbishment of a number of medical clinics in the military barracks of some of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) intervention. Speaking at the Donors' Conference held at the end of the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, Jonathan explained that about $2million of the said amount has been spent on humanitarian relief and supplies, while the additional $5million pledge which was in response to the call for more donations, was a further expression of Nigeria's commitment to the international effort to restore peace in Mali. The AU had set a target of $50 million, but the total pledges announced at the end of the conference was $455.53 million apart from other commitments made by the donors to contribute to the training of the Malian Defence Forces and other assistance President Jonathan said, "Nigeria has commenced the deployment of 900 combat soldiers and 300 Air Force personnel to Mali as part of AFISMA. Nigeria has so far provided about $32 million for the immediate deployment and logistic support for the troops. "Prior to this, Nigeria dispatched relief and humanitarian relief and supplies amounting to US$2 million and Nigeria has undertaken the re-construction and refurbishment of a number of clinics in the military barracks of some of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) intervention to the tune of US$5.5 million." He noted that Nigeria was part of the joint initiative being undertaken by the African Union (AU), Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) aimed at mobilizing adequate financial resources in support of the Malian Defense and Security Forces (MDSF) as well as African-led International Support Mission in Mali AFISMA. The president added that though this initiative would be considered as rather belated, given the rapidly unfolding events in Mali, it was better to start now than to wait even a day longer. "The collaboration between these four organizations on this initiative is a clear demonstration of international solidarity, sympathy and cooperation required for a definitive resolution of the Malian crisis which has serious international consequences", he noted. http://www.leadership.ng/nga/articles/46349/2013/01/29/nigeria_spent_n7bn_mali_crisis_jonathan.html
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Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Gooogle(m): 2:49pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
I am beginning to think there is money somewhere else that we are not seeing or are they 'paper' money ni. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Igwe9(m): 2:50pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
was this made known to us before the deployment? I'm pretty sure NAS wouldn't have approved it |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Kx: 2:56pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
Typical Nigerian govt |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Obiora4life: 3:24pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
Wait o, spent N7billion? Almost $40million? Maka gini? Na wa o, the way they're spending money without think is just amazing. Shouldn't we be saving since our source of revenue is on the decline? 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by fkaz(m): 3:26pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
"Prior to this, Nigeria dispatched relief and humanitarian relief and supplies amounting to US$2 million and Nigeria has undertaken the re-construction and refurbishment of a number of clinics in the military barracks of some of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) intervention to the tune of US$5.5 million." giant of africa 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by ujchief(m): 3:40pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
The sum of US$5.5 million out of the N7 billion, according to him, had been used for the re-construction and refurbishment of a number of medical clinics in the military barracks of some of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) intervention _______________________ Have you seen our police academy We're refurbishing other country's security forces. #. . Eye service. . .# 13 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by CyberG: 8:26pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
And what is in it for Nigeria for a $ 40 M investment? Is it killing of our forces, bringing them home to poor hospitals why retardeen click fly to Germany, poor salary, no lights, no education for their kids, etc? For a responsible government, this $ 40 M is an investment that will guarantee the companies/citizens of their country get a first right access to oil wells, gold mines, establish further influence etc. You can be sure the retardeen is only eager to dash out some more money while helping himself and his goons to more than enough! 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Nobody: 8:54pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
Well, if the United States spent hundreds on billions of dollars on their war on terrorism, whats stops Nigeria from spending a paltry 40 million for the same cause? 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by OmoTier1(m): 8:56pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
J12: Well, if the United States spent hundreds on billions of dollars on their war on terrorism, whats stops Nigeria from spending a paltry 40 million for the same cause?A real product of the Nigerian education system 12 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Nobody: 9:25pm On Jan 29, 2013 |
Omo_Tier1: If there's a problem with my post, reveal it. Don't ask stupid questions 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by ifihearam: 12:12am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Well that's a paltry amount spent as the giant of africa compared to the US who spends billions of dollars,I salute your courage your excellency because we need to support the weaker countries by so doing it prevents terrorists from spreading like a virus in africa. God bless you sir. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Nobody: 12:13am On Jan 30, 2013 |
After you let Africa down |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by ebamma(m): 12:14am On Jan 30, 2013 |
As the poet John Milton once said 'On his blindness' |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by dayokanu(m): 12:14am On Jan 30, 2013 |
While some people are crying in this country dying daily we use 7billion on a country Mali who doesnt send us How much did we waste on ECOMOG in the past Liberia, Sierra leone Cote D voire etc and what did we get back from it? While The country is suffering African father christmas Owambe country Naija we hail thee 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by ifihearam: 12:14am On Jan 30, 2013 |
CyberG: And what is in it for Nigeria for a $ 40 M investment? Is it killing of our forces, bringing them home to poor hospitals why retardeen click fly to Germany, poor salary, no lights, no education for their kids, etc? For a responsible government, this $ 40 M is an investment that will guarantee the companies/citizens of their country get a first right access to oil wells, gold mines, establish further influence etc. You can be sure the retardeen is only eager to dash out some more money while helping himself and his goons to more than enough! U dey find trouble ni? |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Nobody: 12:17am On Jan 30, 2013 |
dayokanu: While some people are crying in this country dying daily we use 7billion on a country Mali who doesnt send us Its foreign policy is centered around Africa.and it should protect it and guard it from invasion,exploitation. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by thegistarena(m): 12:17am On Jan 30, 2013 |
The Nigerian gov always create an avenue to embezzle fund, they have not spend money to tackle there own issues its to go to mali to spend 7bn. go and ask those soldier, they will tell you say them never see any money or say them no even get bullet 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by maninmood(m): 12:18am On Jan 30, 2013 |
At expense of tax-payer's money.. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Lexusgs430: 12:19am On Jan 30, 2013 |
How can ? Another ploy to cover - up stolen funds !!! |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by tjskii(f): 12:20am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Is this country not sinking into an abyss of madness,7billion on anoda country wen ur own peopl r languishing in poverty 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by dayokanu(m): 12:22am On Jan 30, 2013 |
[size=16pt]CHARITY BEGINS IN MALI[/size] 13 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Imyourex(m): 12:23am On Jan 30, 2013 |
NA WHO SEND DEM? |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by PBundles(m): 12:24am On Jan 30, 2013 |
At last these clueless corrupt politicians have found another avenue to steal. Mali,Mali Mr President are you serious? The things this joker is proposing have not even been done in Nigeria.Who gives their neighbor a driver for their car whereas they dont have a bike. We all know whats going on,BUT WHO CARES! They know we wont and cant do a DAMN THING BUT RANT ON BLOGS. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by ayoola2002(m): 12:28am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Mr president is working, jona is working tiredless in aso rock. Please where are we going in this country? Can we just be looking folding our hands? I needed just N3.5M just to stabilize my business, upon my proposal to bank, nothing to justify and mr jona is speending our money any how without a single chalenge, i rest my case for now. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by iamswizz(m): 12:28am On Jan 30, 2013 |
¤Sighs¤ i hope Mali will always remember this help and not betray us like those Cape town bigots (south Afrique)... well,guess its time to sleep... Zzz 1 Like
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Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Roland17(m): 12:30am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Is the war in Mali the utmost priority of Nigeria on a scale of preference? there are numerous issues that require attention of the federal government, but i guess the federal government spending a ridiculous 7 billion Naira and being a pretentious big brother serves our image better than rectifying the recurring issues 7 billion naira can help in the revamp of our power sector 7 billion naira can help renovate some Federal health institutions 7 billion naira can help reform, equip and properly compensate our police force, so as to face the enormous challenges of securing lives and properties of the average Nigerian 7 billion naira can renovate some federal educational institutions The list is limitless.. Nigerians deserve better than this. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by HezronLorraine(m): 12:35am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Big brother nigeria likes to show and prove dmselves on the international desk.7bn to mali.jeez.how much as FG paid victims of d local islamists attacks.just waiting to see how dt money is truely spent.we just won't get details.big brother naija amidst ur storms u still have to send firefighters to put out fire from another's house.naija i hail thee. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Nobody: 12:37am On Jan 30, 2013 |
J12: Well, if the United States spent hundreds on billions of dollars on their war on terrorism, whats stops Nigeria from spending a paltry 40 million for the same cause? Yes indeed, there is problem with your post....uneducated bitch. The gentleman earlier said... you are a product of Nigerian Education System. He is very right. Go and study deeply on what is happening around the world before you choose to comment. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by tutu1: 12:37am On Jan 30, 2013 |
War is expensive, but I don't see how N7 billion has been spent in just a few weeks of us intervening, only reasonable thing GEJ can say is Govt intends to spend this amount, if they say he has spent it already, please that is a lie. what is the Job of House of Rep and Senate self smh 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by HezronLorraine(m): 12:38am On Jan 30, 2013 |
Big brother nigeria likes to show and prove dmselves on the international desk.7bn to mali.jeez.how much as FG paid victims of d local islamists attacks.just waiting to see how dt money is truely spent.we just won't get details.big brother naija amidst ur storms u still have to send firefighters to put out fire from another's house.naija i hail thee.btw.dt money can do justice to many of our epileptic,stroke hitten sectors.smh. |
Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by misreal(m): 12:51am On Jan 30, 2013 |
ujchief: The sum of US$5.5 million out of the N7 billion, according to him, had been used for the re-construction and refurbishment of a number of medical clinics in the military barracks of some of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) interventionmy dear u r clueless. |
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