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Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 12:27pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
The Imperatives Of Change Responsive Governance and Meaningful Citizenship Anti-Corruption and Accountable Institutions Competitive Social Services for Improved Living Standard Security for Stronger and Safer Communities Fair Chance and Equal Opportunities Provision of Better Options and Skills That Matter Competencies Not Connections Creating real Opportunities for Economic Growth Providing Business Opportunities For Everyone Creating Conducive Environments for Medium and Large Scale Enterprises Developing Open and Dynamic Markets Building Infrastructure That Works Agriculture for Jobs , Wealth Creation and Food Security Intervention Schemes that Integrate National interest, Global Respect |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Nobody: 12:29pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Atiku that couldn't defend his activities in PTDF?Atiku that transformed from a "mere" custom officer to a Billionaire? His candidacy is Dead on Arrival!!!!!!!!!! Buhari is Our Man 2015 #APC 2 Likes |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 12:59pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
THE IMPERATIVES OF CHANGE Whilst the elites live pampered lives, the vast majority of the population is trapped in poverty and underdevelopment. The middle class has crumbled under the weight of a rent-seeking economic environment. Few can hope for a decent education; there are not enough jobs; infrastructure and public services are inadequate while basic social security has no real meaning. Too many Nigerians live in fear of violent crimes, communal clashes, and savage acts of terrorism. Most feel betrayed by the very institutions that were set up to serve and protect them and by corrupt and self-serving politicians. Indifferent, ill-equipped, and often brutal security forces and a weak legal and judicial system fuel public distrust of the state and feed into the widely held belief that institutions don't matter. This must CHANGE! |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 1:02pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Responsive Governance and Meaningful Citizenship Nigeria has made giant strides towards democracy. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, successive elected governments have entrenched macroeconomic stability, liberalised key sectors of the economy, promoted growth and employment, and improved the country's image abroad. Yet more than half a century after independence, full citizenship and too many democratic dividends remain elusive. This must CHANGE! Under an APC government led by Atiku Abubakar, the Federal government will no longer tolerate: The neglect by and alienation of citizens from nominally public institutions; self- serving elites, politicians and a government that only takes, and never gives to those who have little or nothing The seemingly irreversible decay of habits and institutions that could arrest or counteract the erosion of social trust The constant reminders of the stark inequality between the fortunate few and those who cannot afford to feed, clothe, and educate their children The indifferent, corrupt, and abusive public officials who get away with whatever they do The neglect of displaced persons and those living in remote villages, informal settlements, and urban slums which leaves them fearful and vulnerable A Workable Governance Structure The Federal Government dominates Nigeria's political and economic life. The Constitution gives it the mandate and the means to initiate, implement, adjust, and abandon a wide range of policies and regulations. Political practice also allows Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA) considerable leeway in interpreting legislative tasks and instructions. Checks and balances are weak and highly politicised and unless the Presidency takes a decided stance against sharp practices, heads of agencies can more or less do as they please. The FG currently receives around 56 per cent of consolidated budgetary revenues. Along with various agencies, it remains the single largest employer. Although public procurement only accounts for less than one per cent of GDP, it is the main source of capital accumulation and preservation. The FG's deep pockets, its ability to tap into the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and suspend Federation Account transfers to States and Local Governments at will, give it considerable formal and informal leverage over them. This must CHANGE. |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 1:09pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Anti- Corruption and Accountable Institutions Accountable Institutions Abundant resource rents and a skewed revenue allocation model mean that the distant and insulated federal government does not have to earn citizens' trust, and that state and local governments lack the resources to meet citizens' needs. At less than 5% of GDP, Nigeria's tax 'burden' is one of the lowest in the world - though it is more than enough to buy elite support. Instead of investing in state capacity, the fortunate few extract rents to fund expensive self-help systems that give them access to amenities other citizens do not have access to, such as safe and secure housing, reliable water and electricity supplies, mobility, effective health care, a decent education, and personal protection. The FG excels at creating redundant agencies and task forces with muddled up remits and responsibilities, frustrating efforts to evaluate their effectiveness and to streamline allocations accordingly. Also, most Ministers and Director Generals of Agencies treat their organisations as personal fiefdoms, with little censure or sanction. There are no unified - let alone transparent - procurement or recruitment mechanisms; morale at the overstaffed MDAs is poor, and careers typically reflect relations rather than performance. Anti-Corruption And Accountability Corruption and public sector accountability continues to be a scourge in Nigeria. So perverse has the influence of corruption been on Nigeria that its impact has frustrated many developmental efforts and stunted growth in almost every facet of national life. Therefore, to achieve any meaningful outcome from developmental viewpoint, the menace of corruption and low public sector accountability needs to be tackled. A robust, professional and independent anti-corruption agency is mandatory. In spite of the efforts undertaken since 1999, including the creation of new anti-corruption agencies like the EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau, corruption remains endemic in the Nigerian public and private sectors. Because of the pervasive nature of this vice, I promise to be doggedly committed to use all legitimate means to ensure that corruption in both public and private sectors is drastically reduced. This anti-corruption stance has become imperative in order to clean up the system that has long been bedevilled by different variants of abuse such as embezzlement of public fund, nepotism, bribery, extortion, influence peddling, and fraud; an Augean stable that has imposed on the nation a burdensome and recurring nexus of mediocrity and lack of probity. Like cancer, the culture of corruption has spread malignantly into every aspect of national life, making it more or less impossible to stay in business or get anything done without giving bribes. Seen as a bane, corruption has grown outrageously that it has consistently defied all efforts, both past and present, to stymie it. It is now so entrenched that anyone hoping to do any business with the Nigerian bureaucracy must include a budget for bribes. The situation is so bad that even some government officials are alleged to bribe one another to get government business done. A major culprit in the crux of corruption in the country has been identified as the overarching role crude oil plays in the economy. The Nigerian oil industry is seen as a den of corruption making the average Nigerian lose the traditional interest for hard work and the knack to generate resources as well as to accumulate capital. This vicious evil is a conundrum that has made it difficult to apprehend corrupt officials and successfully prosecute them. Perhaps, this is the reason why many high profile cases either with the EFCC, the ICPC or the courts have remained pending for years with no examples to serve as deterrents. Due to the lack of sustained prosecutorial will, many Nigerians now hold the view that the ant-graft agencies such as the EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau, the legislators, the police and the judiciary, are themselves enmeshed in this crippling social malaise. Consequently, as Nigerians constantly complain about official inaction to combat corruption in the society, the situation is not helped by the befuddling definition of what constitute corruption in itself. We believe that what constitutes this vice must be properly defined such as: The lack of integrity Impairment of virtue and moral principles Destruction of societal sense of honesty or loyalty. The use of a position of trust for dishonest gain Improperly violating official duty and code of conduct Diversion of material wealth into private hands intended for the achievement of socially desirable ends resulting in deprivation and impoverishment of many to the advantage of the few Themed greed, selfishness and lusts that render in tatters the common good on which rests the edifice of democracy Embezzlement Promotion of mediocrity Nepotism Bribery & extortion Influence peddling Fraud and Stomach Infrastructure 1 Like |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 1:11pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Competitive Social Services for Improved Living Standard Public services are a travesty and a tragedy. In rural areas, more than half of the population lives below the poverty line without access to basic amenities. Police and security presence is patchy; and there are few if any basic public services. Electricity is scarce, sanitation is poor, and health services are grossly inadequate. Access to basic education means children often walk long distances to poorly equipped and overcrowded schools, only to find out that their teachers failed to turn up for work. Few in the villages feel they have a stake in the Federal Republic, fewer still trust government. Most are convinced that the only time officials and politicians visit is during the election season, when they buy votes and promise things that will never materialise. In the urban areas, particularly in state capitals, citizens fare slightly better. Most have access to state provided services and education, many know how to demand what they know is rightfully theirs, and someone always knows someone who knows about the latest state or federal support scheme. Still, few have a say on how local governments are run, and state and local councils can be as insulated and indifferent as a federal Ministry in Abuja. This will CHANGE. |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 1:15pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Nigeria is no failed state, but it is evidently in crisis. Inequality, ethno-religious frictions, and disputes over land and resources have eroded social cohesion, undermining democratic consolidation and threatening national unity and security. Today, Nigerians have to endure terrorist attacks in the North, militancy in the Delta, communal violence in the Middle Belt, cult wars in the South, and kidnappings, armed robberies, and common acts of thuggery throughout the country. Most are left to fend for themselves. Those who turn to the police, the army or any other state security agencies usually have the means and personal connections to buy help and protection. Those who don't simply move on, resigned. The bitter ones may form vigilante groups, others join mobs that dispense jungle justice on suspects and scapegoats alike. Too many believe they have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, and the most alienated are easy prey for terrorists, militants, and thugs. This will CHANGE. Intro |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 1:16pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Osyfellaini(f): 3:06pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
ATIKU ABUBAKAR IS THE MAN WE WANT. Support the CHANGE for #ANigeriaForAll with this prepared and experienced statesman. Atiku2015.. |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by mrofficial(m): 3:08pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Please, where is Nairaland trashcan located? |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 3:59pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Osyfellaini:Atiku represents CHANGE. Change for Nigeria!! |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Chidiokereke(m): 4:50pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
barcanista: Oga, before you post something, think na? Hian. What activities in PTDF could he not defend? When he had issues with OBJ and Baba raised the issue, did Atiku not say he put PTDF money in commercial banks so it'll generate interest? Did he not return the money with interest? Na wa |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 6:09pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Creating Conducive Environments for Medium and Large Scale Enterprises In theory, mid-sized enterprises should be able to exploit a wide range of business opportunities resulting from unmet customer needs. However, with the possible exception of the firms that created the Nollywood cluster, most Medium Enterprises (MEs) rely on legacy markets, public procurement contracts, and local content provisions. Mid-sized companies transacting with public entities also suffer payment delays. Those who operate beyond the rentier economy struggle to obtain qualified business support, specialised staff, and relevant market intelligence. Many large enterprises thrive on their dominant market position, political patronage, weak anti-trust laws, and meek competition authorities. The flip side is that few are innovative and internationally competitive, and fewer still would survive in liberalised markets. Many are also vulnerable to changes in the political environment, and most face constant demands for special contributions to the personal and political ambitions of their counterparties in local, state, and federal government |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 6:10pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Chidiokereke:cc: barcanista |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Nobody: 6:21pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Chidiokereke:bros see how you sound? Was it statutory for the monies of PTDF be put into another account in the guise of "attracting" interest other than its approved account and without the knowledge of the FEC and C-in-C? Why didn't he "inform" the nation before the exposure by EFCC, Obasanjo and FEC? Bro why did he quickly withdraw some cash from a mysterious account after his scam has been exposed? Are yu aware that he was indicted by the Senate for PTDF Misappropriation? Should we dig deep to tell the world what happened as at that time? See Atiku is a bad market. You pro-Atiku should respect yourself before I change am for una oga. Sai Buhari 3 Likes |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by masamari(m): 7:31pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Atiku has no political agenda than to steal and create more hole in nation financial treasure. If he lobby and pay heavily to pick up final presidential ticket of APC party then we will all cast our vote for GEJ. 3 Likes |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Nobody: 9:05pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Atiku is one of the most unmarketable products in the world, and not even the best salesman can sell him to the Nigerian electorate. Marketing Atiku has got to be the hardest job ever. The OP is on a futile and thankless quest. 4 Likes |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Nobody: 9:14pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
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Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Curlieweed: 9:22pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
This is the first analytical manifesto from any of the Apeeshit contenders. This is a refreshing change from the dreary monotone of "kwarauption, kwarauption ad nauseaum from Bin Buhari and the antics of the other clown Sam Nda Isiah (not sure of his fcukeed name) who came up with the implausible idea of employing 4 million police (wo)men to check insecurity. 1 Like |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Ventura1: 9:33pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Talk is cheap! easier said than done |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by Nobody: 9:35pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
Where are the pdp people, come celebrate atiku. |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by vedd: 9:44pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
JulianBond007:I'm begining to like this Atiku. He appears more pragmatic and more refined than Buhari, who seems much like a dark horse. APC 2015! 1 Like |
Re: Towards A Better Nigeria- The Atiku Abubakar Policy by JulianBond007: 11:57am On Nov 25, 2014 |
vedd:join the team today as we celebrate the birthday of the man who stands out from other contestants. A refined and pragmatic man as you pointedly said it. Atiku for president 2015!! 1 Like |
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