The Canadian government has said it was satisfied with Nigeria’s democratic credentials and promised to provide the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) with $5 million to conduct the 2015 general elections.The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Chris Cooter, said at an interactive session with the media and civil society groups on Sunday in Benin city, that his country was impressed with INEC’s conduct of the 2011 general elections and other subsequent elections in some states of the federation.

“We hope it will get better in 2015 and we have dedicated about five million dollars to that project.

“We will be working with Prof. Jega and INEC very closely to promote democracy in Nigeria” he declared.

The High Commissioner acknowledged that since his arrival in the country three years ago, “we have seen great improvements in governance in your country.

“It does not mean we have to have a revolution, but it just means that there has to be a little more of transparency in governance and a bit more of good governance to make a difference in most peoples’ lives.

“It is never a straight path. But a path that requires lots of people working together, But I am confident that Nigeria will make lots of progress because we have had a great year with Nigeria”.

He however, added that the vibrant presence of civil society groups “is a guarantor of good governance”.

He said after travelling to 29 of the 36 states in Nigeria, he could realize the improved difference in governance.

http://en.starafrica.com/news/canada-gives-5m-for-nigerias-2015-polls.html

Yet haters would never see anything good in GEJ. I have always told those haters that " there is never anything hidden under the sun"

Seems I have been vindicated by the Canadian envoy.

Another cake waiting for to mal-sliced

$5million in return for what?
Yes our elections are becoming free and fair,but we don't need your so-called aids as validification.
We can fund our elections by ourselves.
Keep your 'aids' to yourselves.

$5 million dollars is too small. Please make $100 million for us

Trust me when I say these Canadians are eyeing something big and important in return.

Selfish people.

omaigala: Trust me when I say these Canadians are eyeing something big and important in return.

Selfish people.

You may be right. But politics is about interest. No businessman invests without expecting good returns

This ain't necessary

Mtcheeew dis na chicken change even for a deputy governor in nigeria to steal.dats about #800million naira wtf will dat be used for when up to 70billion naira will be used for d election.well anywat kudos to dem for d free chin-chin which we know will hav no direct effect on d masses.

solomon111: $5million in return for what?
Yes our elections are becoming free and fair,but we don't need your so-called aids as validification.
We can fund our elections by ourselves.
Keep your 'aids' to yourselves.

na fight ? See this one oh.

is this supposedly incentive for doing something right, or some plot for selfish interest.

Rubbish, what are they supposed to do with that change?

$5million Canadian dollars, should be about 10% of what they make from visa fees paid by Nigerians annually! That is using Abu's money to refresh Abu....

Gej for 2015

That's another pure sign that we are breaking up come 2015.

solomon111: $5million in return for what?
Yes our elections are becoming free and fair,but we don't need your so-called aids as validification.
We can fund our elections by ourselves.
Keep your 'aids' to yourselves.

who is giving you what.... Money wey u no go see... Mtscheew

$5m for $5b worth of crude abi?

it seems there will be huge cash flow come 2015 election; making my way to partner with inec.

Nigeria i weep for thee,

What Canada is saying is:

We want the continuation of the Manitoba Energy contract in the Power Sector
We appreciate GEJ's effort to sanitize the Electioneering structure
We want GEJ in power from 2015 so Manitoba Energy can be assured a continuation
We want more contracts in Nigeria
We will continually support your democracy instead of bullying you like USA.

Guys relax ur nerves. Don't you want to hear any gud news except the bad ones

solomon111: $5million in return for what?
Yes our elections are becoming free and fair,but we don't need your so-called aids as validification.
We can fund our elections by ourselves.
Keep your 'aids' to yourselves.

Exactly my thoughts. One local government chairman here, can afford to give away that.

Maga don pay ;DMaga don pay

Billyonaire: What Canada is saying is:

We want the continuation of the Manitoba Energy contract in the Power Sector
We appreciate GEJ's effort to sanitize the Electioneering structure
We want GEJ in power from 2015 so Manitoba Energy can be assured a continuation
We want more contracts in Nigeria
We will continually support your democracy instead of bullying you like USA.

atleast somebody is thinking far beyond the normal

Not really about the list below. The implications of conducting commendable election is effectual
as to having a good administrative team. The result is lesser migration and limiting much strains to
their limited economy. Broaden your scope.

Billyonaire: What Canada is saying is:

We want the continuation of the Manitoba Energy contract in the Power Sector
We appreciate GEJ's effort to sanitize the Electioneering structure
We want GEJ in power from 2015 so Manitoba Energy can be assured a continuation
We want more contracts in Nigeria
We will continually support your democracy instead of bullying you like USA.

gny kelly: Guys relax ur nerves. Don't you want to hear any gud news except the bad ones

to you your level of understanding, this is good news??if so,please go to romance section

solomon111: $5million in return for what?
Yes our elections are becoming free and fair,but we don't need your so-called aids as validification.
We can fund our elections by ourselves.
Keep your 'aids' to yourselves.

Please!

tendercharles: Another cake waiting for to mal-sliced

Haha. You can say that again!