Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, western Nigeria, has approved the procurement of 120 new vehicles of various brands for traditional rulers in the state.

The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Ademorin Kuye said the vehicles would be purchased in 2014 and that they would enable the traditional rulers discharge their responsibilities effectively.

“Already, the 120 vehicles have been provided for in the 2014 budget and these would add to the over 30 vehicles that we have provided in the current year.


“These vehicles speak of the commitment of the state government toward improving the welfare of traditional rulers in the state and empowering our Obas to serve their people, ‘’ he said.

Kuye told NAN that the state government was renovating palaces and building some new ones to strengthen the traditional institution and improve the living standards of the traditional rulers.

“We have just delivered a new palace for the Alara of Ilara, Epe and work would soon commence on new palaces for the Akran of Badagry and Olu of Ikeja,

“Renovation of the palaces of Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Elejigbo of Ejigbo are ongoing and we are taking all these steps to strengthen the traditional institution in the state, ‘’ he said.

The commissioner added that the state government had set up a committee to consider applications from traditional rulers seeking upgrade.

He said that the committee embedded in the State’s Council of Obas would ensure that qualified traditional rulers get the deserved elevation.

“We have different categories of Obas in the state and some of them, based on historical evidence and some other considerations, believe they should be upgraded to higher categories.

“So the committee on upgrade of traditional rulers will consider applications, scrutinise the evidence provided there-in and make recommendations to the state government for approval.

“It is State Executive Council that gives the final approval based on the merits of the recommended applications, ‘’ Kuye said.

The commissioner, who said traditional rulers were partners in progress, added that the state government would continue to work with them to ensure development in the state..

Already, the 120 vehicles have been
provided for in the 2014 budget and
these would add to the over 30
vehicles that we have provided in the
current year.

JulianBond007: At least it was in the budget unlike Peter Obi who did his to get political favour. I don't think the purchase of cars by Obi was in the budget anyway. If something has to be done, it should be done at the right time to avoid suspicion.

shine eye: APC lack political ideas see this one don copy APGA style 2moro he will come out and shout eko ni ba jeoooo

ikeyman00: ^^^ u think we are sstupid?

what about 2 bullet proof car self

JulianBond007: At least it was in the budget unlike Peter Obi who did his to get political favour. I don't think the purchase of cars by Obi was in the budget anyway. If something has to be done, it should be done at the right time to avoid suspicion.

Frank-C:


Have you gone throught Anambra 2013 budget to conclude on this? Are you aware that this purchase has just been approved but the actual procurement and delivery may be sometime next year and or few months to the election? Do you also know that the Peter Obi you hate so much does not go the press when he budget to buy cars for traditional rulers but only involve the Press during presentation unlike Fashola that gets the Press involved at approval of the purchase, procurement and delivery as well as presentation? This news item is not really necessary since the 2014 budget has been presented and it is be there, if not to politicize the purchase. But you see nothing wrong with that but are accusing Peter Obi of playing politics because he delivered vehicles to traditional rulers before camera.

JulianBond007: At least it was in the budget unlike Peter Obi who did his to get political favour. I don't think the purchase of cars by Obi was in the budget anyway. If something has to be done, it should be done at the right time to avoid suspicion.

PapaBrowne:

[s]My money was used anyhow but at least I was told first before they used it anyhow. Your money was used anyhow but they didn't tell you first, they just used it anyhow.

Very funny how Nigerians have become a sad complexion of their chosen leaders. In all cases, money that would have been used to build hospitals or roads or classrooms have been spent frivolously and we suffer the consequenses, yet we say the man across the river did the same thing but he did it without telling his people while our own told is first. This is sad and pathetic.


Now let me break down to you what the amount spent on 200 cars would have done for Lagos.

Been that it's been given to Obas, the cars must be above average. So I would assume a price of at least 5-8 million Naira given by the amount a Camry sells for in this country. That leaves of with btw 600 million and 960 million on cars for traditional rulers who play no constitutional role in the state.

That amount of money would

1) Buy 5000 solar street lights at $1000 each. It would have lighted permanently at least 250 streets in Lagos

2)It would have bought 30-40 BRT buses at N20m each

3) It would have started an rapid response ambulance system for lagos state with 50 ambulances and a complete command and control centre.

4) It would have built a world class mental institution to rid the streets of Lagos state of the unsightly mad people we see regularly.

5)It would have built a world class IT hub that would give the many young programming brainiards a base to launch their start-ups making lagos a potential silicon valley which could churn billions of dollars for the city in the future.

6) It could have built a trailer park for the teeming number of trailers on Apapa Oshodi expressway thereby allowing free flow of traffic.

7) It could have placed traffic lights in all major streets in Lagos.

Would have started a functional fire station with at least 10 trucks.

9)Would have done some much. But no he would rather give traditional rulers!!![/s]

gramci: ^^^ a very sad soul

agbameta:

Don't pass on to me what they say about you and the rest of your village..

gramci:

bros please upgrade, this your village line is stale.

#dunce

agbameta:

Why upgrade? Its not going anywhere because you are a villager and it remains the best qualification and description when it comes to you and your type.


Oponu villager oshi buruku...

ilugunboy: Chino....

At least you can see that the purchase is captured in the state schedule of expenditure ....and not out of pocket mindless car purchases to curry favor from monarchs,..school principals...and Church leaders for supporting APGA candidates



There lies the difference ....

Frank-C:


Have you gone throught Anambra 2013 budget to conclude on this? Are you aware that this purchase has just been approved but the actual procurement and delivery may be sometime next year and or few months to the election? Do you also know that the Peter Obi you hate so much does not go the press when he budget to buy cars for traditional rulers but only involve the Press during presentation unlike Fashola that gets the Press involved at approval of the purchase, procurement and delivery as well as presentation? This news item is not really necessary since the 2014 budget has been presented and it is be there, if not to politicize the purchase. But you see nothing wrong with that but are accusing Peter Obi of playing politics because he delivered vehicles to traditional rulers before camera.

ilugunboy: Chino....

At least you can see that the purchase is captured in the state schedule of expenditure ....and not out of pocket mindless car purchases to curry favor from monarchs,..school principals...and Church leaders for supporting APGA candidates



There lies the difference ....

gratiaeo:



damn! This people are unrepented hypocrites

9jagirl4re: Can you imagine that I was reading this thread expecting them to come out and bash Fashola and they are here clapping like seals in a freaking circus, they are big time pietist and sanctimonious goons!